Best Dave Nimick Podcasts (2025)

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Dave Nimick: June 2023: Interpreting the Market 12:59

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2y ago12:59

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In this episode, Dave discusses the current real estate market through May 2023. Key Takeaways: So far, the northside neighborhoods have had a better year than much of the city. As a whole, supply is down about 15%, but demand is down almost twice that across all of Chicago. Interest rates are driving both the low supply and the lower demand. Suppl…

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Dave Nimick: Tales from the Real Estate Market {May 2023} 24:13

2y ago24:13

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Stories happening in the Spring 2023 real estate market. What makes this year different from prior years. The inconsistencies in the current market. Understanding what you want during your sale or purchase. Key Takeaways: You want to work with an agent who listens to what is most important to you and understands the…

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Interview with CFP Ed Gjertsen: Real Estate & Overall Financial Health 28:05

2y ago28:05

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In this episode, Dave and Ed discuss: Why you should consult a financial professional when buying a home. Active engagement on behalf of your clients. Areas homeowners might overlook when purchasing real estate. Real estate investing. Key Takeaways: Your financial advisor can give you guidance, but, ultimately, it is your decision. They are the coa…

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Dave Nimick: Top 5 Questions to Ask an Agent When Buying a Home 31:22

2+ y ago31:22

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The top questions to ask an agent when buying a home The deeper dive insights into the questions you are asking The answers you should be happy to hear, and the ones you should be concerned with Dave’s responses to each of these questions! The 5 Questions (and a bonus!): Will I be working with you or with someone el…

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Welcome to LiveWinnetka 5:29

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Contact Dave: Website: https://livewinnetka/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewinnetka/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiveWinnetka

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Dave Nimick: Top 5 Questions to Ask an Agent When Selling Your Home 16:48

2+ y ago16:48

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The top questions to ask an agent when selling The deeper dive insights of the questions you are asking The answers you should be happy to hear, and the ones you should be concerned with Dave’s responses to each of these questions! The 5 Questions (and a bonus!): What are the drawbacks of my home? What makes my home…

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What Top U.S. Real Estate Agents Saw in 2023 First Quarter 1:24:07

2+ y ago1:24:07

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In this episode, Dave, David, Kelley, Brittany, Chip, Jessica, Diane, and Christine discuss: The types of market agents are seeing throughout the country. What types of inventory are available depending on the region. Multiple offer situations. The changing demand over the last couple of years. Area-specific challenges faced by buyers and sellers. …

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Dave Nimick: Top 5 Questions to Ask an Agent 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The best questions to help you tell the whether they’re an agent worth working with Insights to listen for Responses you want to get Answers that should give you pause. The 5 Questions (and a bonus!): What is your track record for the # of transactions, overall production, and client service? What did you do before …

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Mark DeBartolo: Talkin' to the Pros: Roofer 45:24

2+ y ago45:24

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In this episode, Dave and Mark discuss: Most common roofing problems homeowners face. Types of roofing and the one Mark most recommends. Important factors to consider when choosing a roofing contractor. What to expect during a roofing project. The future of the roofing industry. Key Takeaways: Until there is a problem (such as leaking) many homeown…

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Dave Nimick: Real Estate Wrap • February 2023 28:17

2+ y ago28:17

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February Numbers are in! Dave reviews: 🏠 Supply 👍 Demand 🚀 Velocity 📊 Transactions Want to skip straight to your area? 0:30 • CHICAGO OVERVIEW 2:33 • Entire City of Chicago 4:47 • Lincoln Park 6:52 • Lakeview 8:57 • Bucktown & Logan Square 10:42 • Wicker Pk, Uk Village, WestTown, River West 12:45 • Roscoe Village, St Ben’s, NorthCenter 14:22 • Linc…

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Dave Nimick: How Real Estate Commissions Work 14:52

2+ y ago14:52

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In this episode, Dave discusses: How real estate agents get paid. What a listing agreement is and what it does. The Split: how brokerages and agents make money from the real estate transaction. Being a 1099 Contractor as an agent. Key Takeaways: Agents cannot be paid directly by the seller. They must be compensated by their brokerage. Most traditio…

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Dave Nimick: What to Know About Closing Costs 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What buyers and sellers have to pay at closing. Why a title company is important to closing (and who gets to pick the company). The reason closings often happen near the end of the month. The various charges that may or may not appear at closing. Key Takeaways: Closings almost always happen at a title company, or at…

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Dave Nimick: Why Chicago's Real Estate Inventory Is So Low 20:17

2+ y ago20:17

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The multiple reasons the real estate inventory is low across housing types. Why it feels like it is a tight market. Current statistics on single family home and condo listings in the areas tracked.. Interest rates, inflation, layoffs, and the overall economy. Key Takeaways: As a whole, the inventory for the city is …

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Andrew Balderson: Taxes & Real Estate 45:30

2+ y ago45:30

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In this episode, Dave and Andrew discuss: Questions people are asking during tax season. Differences in taxes between primary and investment properties. Deductibles in real estate taxes. What it means to be a Real Estate professional on your taxes. Key Takeaways: On your primary residence, assessments are not generally deductible. That may be diffe…

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Dave Nimick: 2023 Home Seller's Guide 23:21

2+ y ago23:21

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What creates urgency and how that plays into the market. Supply, demand, and the best and worst months to list. The current 2023 stats and their comparison to 2021 and 2022 in the same time frame. What to look for in your agent. Key Takeaways: This is not the year to be ambivalent. Decide now if you plan to move or …

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Dave Nimick: 2023 HomeBuyer’s Guide 24:42

2+ y ago24:42

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Be prepared - understand what you need to know going into buying your home. Pre-Approval process and knowing your finances. Choosing the right agent and not settling for less. Understanding and prioritizing your needs (“deal killers”) versus your wants (“nice-to-haves”). Key Takeaways: The normal contract-to-close p…

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Dave Nimick: 2023 Predictions 14:44

2+ y ago14:44

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Why 2022 was such a unique year. What’s currently happening in the real estate industry. Inflation and interest rates. Expectations and predictions for 2023. Key Takeaways: 2022 was a time when a stratospheric market came back to earth. Following a record-breaking year like 2021, some numbers are destined to decline…

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Turning the Tables on Dave Nimick 21:35

2+ y ago21:35

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In this episode, Dave and Doug discuss: How Dave got into real estate in the beginning and why he chose to enter the real estate business. A good agent versus a great agent. Communication, changing technology, and the evolution of real estate. The changing rates and home affordability. Key Takeaways: The ability to interpret the market and effectiv…

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Dave Nimick: The Dirty Little Secrets in Real Estate 14:43

2+ y ago14:43

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Marketing in real estate. How much (or little) effort agents put into valuing a property for clients Do digital newsletters provide insights? Authentic agent/client communication. Why Open Houses exist. Key Takeaways: On its face, advertising a home is about the property. Moreso, however, it is about marketing the b…

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Dave Nimick: 2023 Real Estate Predictions - What NOT to Believe 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What to believe and what not to believe in the rumors of the 2023 housing market. Concerns and realities about interest rates. Why 2020 and 2021 were an anomaly, and a realistic look at 2022. Key Takeaways: There are more differences than similarities between the current housing situation and the housing crisis of 2…

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Dave Nimick: How to Choose an Agent When It Matters Most 19:06

2+ y ago19:06

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Why you need to choose your agent carefully, not just based on who you know. The skills needed to be a good realtor. Ways in which you can meet a real estate agent. The good agent checklist. Key Takeaways: Most people do not take enough time to make the important financial decision of choosing the right real estate …

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Dave Nimick: Making Sense of This Market 9:12

2+ y ago9:12

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The uncertainty in real estate. Making sense of the current market. The difference between 2021 and 2022 in the real estate market. Historical interest rates. Key Takeaways: 2021 is the gold standard for real estate. In 2022, the interest rates have more than doubled, which has never happened before. The sky is not …

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George Kontos: Maximizing Your Streaming While Minimizing Costs 33:11

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In this episode, Dave and George discuss: How George got started helping people cut the cord and built Marshmallow Streaming. Misconceptions people have about the internet and streaming services. Determining what internet speed you actually need. Why fiber and 5G internet are changing the at-home internet game. Key Takeaways: Switching to streaming…

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Dave Nimick: Real Estate as Part of Your Wealth-Building Plan 19:28

3y ago19:28

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The upsides and downsides of real estate as an investment. Similarities and differences between real estate versus stocks. Landlord best practices. Mindset of owning real estate investment property. Key Takeaways: Owning real estate helps to diversify your portfolio. The longer you own a property, the more likely yo…

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John Baethke: Talkin' to the Pros: Plumber 19:55

3y ago19:55

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In this episode, Dave and John discuss: John’s professional journey to accumulating 35+ years in the plumbing industry. The changing reputation of those in plumbing and other trade jobs. Differentiating yourself from the competition at the beginning. Red flags surrounding permits, licensure, and insurance. Key Takeaways: The trades have, previously…

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Dave Nimick: What Happens to Real Estate in a Recession? 13:48

3y ago13:48

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The relationship between recessions and real estate. What a recession is and the stages of a recession. Reasons for a recession. A historical look at real estate in past recessions. Key Takeaways: Inflation tends to be a big cause of recessions, which we are seeing right now. In a recession, buyer demand almost alwa…

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Curt Kessler: Buyer-Friendly Financing Options When Rates Are Rising 26:10

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In this episode, Dave and Curt discuss: Buying when it is right for you, not just when it’s a buyer’s market. What the current interest rates mean for you. Seller buy-downs, 2-1 buy-down mortgages, and assumable mortgages. Why you should talk to a mortgage specialist. Key Takeaways: The interest rate on rent is ALWAYS 100%. Loans are underwritten b…

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Dave Nimick: Real Estate Apps ... What to Know 21:36

3y ago21:36

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The four big real estate apps rated by aesthetic, reliability, search parameters, evaluation tools, and accuracy of information. Benefits and drawbacks of each of the different real estate apps. Comparing Zillow, Redfin, Trulia, and Realtor.com. The evolution of the smaller brokerage apps. Key Takeaways: If you sche…

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Sean Buino: Q&A - Best Home Improvement ROIs 36:04

3y ago36:04

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In this episode, Dave and Sean discuss: Growing up in a hardware store and the transition from a handyman to a construction business. Enjoying the improvement, not just improving to sell. The typical timeline of a bathroom or kitchen remodel. The best ROI return for a planned sale within two years. Key Takeaways: Construction is, first and foremost…

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Dave Nimick: The Best Time to Sell 13:22

3y ago13:22

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The surprising information regarding when to put your home on the market. All 12 months (ranked in order, worst to best) regarding when to list. When to sell by quarter. Regardless of the month, what’s going in your life should drive your decision. Key Takeaways: It is impossible to identify and track the number of …

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Max Ieuter: Insurance and Real Estate 31:31

3y ago31:31

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In this episode, Dave and Max discuss: An insurance agent’s need to understand what makes people tick. Benefits of working with an independent insurance agency. The value of persistence. Key Takeaways: When someone is talking about an insurance need, they are talking about a part of their life that is valuable and they want to protect. This is very…

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Ross Neag: What to Know: Condo & Building Inspections 49:39

3y ago49:39

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In this episode, Dave and Ross discuss: Ross’s professional journey, starting in 1998. What is checked for on all inspections. Working within HOA (Homeowner Association) guidelines and understanding your rights and responsibilities. Reserve studies and special assessments. Key Takeaways: Inspectors cannot tell you whether or not to buy, but should …

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Dave Nimick: Did I Miss the Market? 18:22

3y ago18:22

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What it means to miss the market. The psychology behind it. How to avoid missing the market. How to learn from the market as a whole. Key Takeaways: The market is always changing and those changes aren’t always visible. The fear of missing out is natural. It is often the driving emotion behind the decisions people m…

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Shameen Thakrar: The Contract to Close Process 49:18

3y ago49:18

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In this episode, Dave and Shameen discuss: States that use attorneys vs. non-attorney states in the real estate process. The importance of understanding the contract-to-close process, regardless of how many times you may have bought or sold a home. The tricky property taxes that come into play during the real estate transaction. Negotiating power, …

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Dave Nimick: The Art of Real Estate Negotiating 22:53

3y ago22:53

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In this episode, Dave discusses: The tools an agent needs to have in their toolbox. Negotiating based on factual information, not feelings and emotions. Understanding where the line in the sand is for clarity and strength of negotiating. Structuring the best possible negotiation strategy. Key Takeaways: Negotiations will always include a “risk/rewa…

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Dave Nimick: Comps & Real Estate 29:22

3y ago29:22

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In this episode, Dave discusses: How comps function in real estate transactions. What a realtor’s job is in understanding real estate information. The things to look for in the best comps. The importance of spending time on analysis. Key Takeaways: Comps are the evidence put together to get the best, most accurate current value of your home. Realto…

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Tom Merritt: Mortgage Do's and Don'ts 39:05

3y ago39:05

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In this episode, Dave and Tom discuss: What the preapproval letter does (and what it doesn’t do). Having a cohesive team behind your purchase. Ways you can sabotage your own closing. Why communication is so important throughout the loan process. Key Takeaways: Communication is the key to everything in life, but especially in mortgages and closings.…

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Dave Nimick: What Sells Homes and What Doesn't 34:06

3y ago34:06

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What sells homes online and in person. How your real estate agent (or their team) presents themselves. Arguments for and against listing agents being at a showing. Staging and the instant impressions that it gives to buyers. What to look for in an agent. Key Takeaways: It takes 7-10 seconds online for people to deci…

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Dave Nimick: Pocket Listings - Are They Worth It? 20:15

3y ago20:15

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In this episode, Dave discusses: What pocket listings are and why they are popular. Who benefits from pocket listings. How pocket listings can differ from a listing on the MLS. Examples of successful pocket listings. Key Takeaways: Pocket listings are private listings of property, outside of the MLS. Pocket listings are popular because of perceived…

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Dave Nimick: Worth Risking Your Friendship? 25:58

3y ago25:58

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In this episode, Dave discusses: How to make the right choice in which Realtor to work with. The way most people choose the agent they work with. Why you know so many realtors. The many benefits of being straightforward in your conversations with agents you’re considering working with. Key Takeaways: There is no shortage of finding agents that you …

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Dave Nimick: Are We Heading for Another Crash? 20:57

3y ago20:57

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Similarities between current and 2005-2008. Differences between now and the mortgage meltdown era. Dave’s predictions of what is going to happen in the next couple of years. What factors are important in real estate predictions. Key Takeaways: Appreciation has been greater over the last few years than ever before. T…

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Jonathan Aven: Fraud in Real Estate 32:47

3y ago32:47

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In this episode, Dave and Jonathan discuss: The evolution of fraud in real estate and how it has changed through the years. Protecting yourself from wire fraud. What title fraud is and how it has become more prevalent over the last 5 years. Having a little paranoia to protect your money in real estate transactions. Key Takeaways: If you catch fraud…

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Dave Nimick: Is it overpaying if...? 19:46

3y ago19:46

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In this episode, Dave discusses: When buyers tend to think about having overpaid for their home. Making the smartest decision that you can at the time you are making it in order to prevent buyer’s remorse. How the market defines what a home is worth. Identifying what overpaying means to you. Key Takeaways: The only two constants in real estate are …

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Dave Nimick: The Signs of Change in Real Estate 19:12

3y ago19:12

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In this episode, Dave discusses: Understanding if it is a good or bad real estate market. Your real estate timeline. Making the right decision for you, even without knowing the future of the market. The changing nature of the real estate market and how to spot those changes. Key Takeaways: Nobody wants to be on the wrong side of the market after th…

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Marc Churchill: Why Should You get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage 29:20

3y ago29:20

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In this episode, Dave and Marc discuss: What it means to get pre-approved for a mortgage. The steps involved in the pre-approval process and how long it takes. Questions you should be asking your mortgage lender. Managing expectations as a mortgage lender. Key Takeaways: A pre-approval is a much more detailed analysis of a buyer’s qualifications th…

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Selling? Think SPACE 30:53

3y ago30:53

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In this episode, Dave discusses: How the acronym S.P.A.C.E. can help you prepare your home for selling. How buyers will be looking in your home. Tips for maximizing the value of your home before going on the market. Controlling everything you can in the environment of the home. Key Takeaways: As the seller, you do have control over the selling proc…

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Welcome to Putting the REAL in Real Estate! 8:48

3y ago8:48

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Welcome to Putting the REAL in Real Estate! Real estate is a topic that is important to everyone, for many reasons. Each week, join Dave Nimick as he cuts through all the noise to deliver you the unfiltered truth about residential real estate. Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, actively in the market, or just enjoy keeping up to date with what’s…

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Why Pricing and Presentation Matter to Sellers in a Shifting Market

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Proper pricing and presentation will be crucial to your success when you list in a shifting market, and today we’ll explain why. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Pricing and presentation are important in any market, but even more so in one that is changing—especially when buyers have…

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Important Facts, Terms, and Trends You Must Understand to Interpret the Market

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Do you know how to interpret market conditions? Today, we will teach you how to do so by illuminating some basic, yet important, facts and terms. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The most common question people ask Realtors is, “How’s the market?” The answer to this question, however…

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First-Time Homebuyers: Follow These 10 Steps to Ensure Your Success

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If you’re about to make your first home purchase, following these 10 steps will set you up for a successful deal. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you’re about to purchase your first home, there are 10 important steps you should follow to ensure your success. 1. Check things out o…