Going the Extra Mile...: Recent Episodes
Melissa Avara
Melissa Avara of Coffee For Cops and The Melissa Avara Realty Group @ TVG encourages you to go the extra mile in everything that you do.
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ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
It's time to play a game all about the real estate market with Melissa Avara
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Melissa talks about the importance of getting your business in order to make it as easy as possible for your friends and family to say goodbye.
Preparing a will is vital to this process.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Melissa and Eric walk you through the mortgage and home buying process during crazy economic times.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Friedo and Melissa discuss the importance of gratitude in life and business
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Friedo challenges Melissa and Eric to show him how buying a home is a great investment even for his special circumstances.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Eric Tomlinson of Supreme Mortgage and Melissa help you make sense of this wild real estate and mortgage market.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Melissa talk about some not so great customer service experiences she's had recently
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Dreams can become reality. In this episode, Melissa and Friedo talk about chasing (and catching) your dreams!
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
One of the keys to success is mastering the daily habits. Daily habits become easier and easier as you execute them consistently.
One of the keys to success is mastering the daily habits. Daily habits become easier and easier as you execute them consistently.
Melissa tells you what she loves about her job and how it gives her the energy and desire to go out and simply crush her day...every day!
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Melissa tells you what she loves about her job and how it gives her the energy and desire to go out and simply crush her day...every day!
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
With interest rates and inflation rising, plenty of potential home buyers are wondering if they should wait things out.
Erik Tomlinson of Supreme Lending joins Melissa Avara in this episode of Going the Extra Mile. Together they discuss the latest in the world of real estate.
They both think this is a great time to purchase. And, Melissa wants you to fall in love and "marry" the house...but just "date" the interest rate
Contact Erik at:
Direct: (214) 442-0454
Branch: (214) 572-2555
Fax: 214-451-2684
erik.tomlinson@supremelending.com
Is the real estate market returning to normalcy? How have increased interest rates impacted the environment?
Erik Tomlinson of Supreme Lending joins Melissa Avara in this episode of Going the Extra Mile. Together they discuss the latest in the world of real estate
Contact Erik at:
Direct: (214) 442-0454
Branch: (214) 572-2555
Fax: 214-451-2684
erik.tomlinson@supremelending.com
Relocating can be one of the most stressful situations home buyers ever have to deal with. Melissa Avara has basically spent her life in North Texas and specializes in the North Texas Market. Today she spends time with one of her clients--Kyle Helms from PGA America. Ken and his wife Sara worked with Melissa when they relocated from Florida.
If you are trying to buy a house right now then you know that it is definitely a crazy market and Melissa has some tips for you.
- Start with your best offer
- Include an Appraisal Waiver
- Shorten the option period
- Put up significant option money
- Move fast
- Don't ask for basic repairs
- Offer to cover additional fees
- Make sure that you are working with a realtor
Is it still a seller's market? What's going to happen to interest rates? How competitive is the market for buyers?
Melissa and Erik Tomlinson of Supreme Lending answer these questions and many more.
ABOUT MELISSA
My job is real estate, my business is building relationships. I am committed to always providing high quality service that goes beyond the sale. When you work with me you'll get someone who provides experience, expertise, and goes the extra mile to take that stress out of your hands. I love to help my clients create a vision for their lives by helping them buy with confidence and sell with success.
Have you ever had a home repair that you know you can handle but you'd really like to let an expert do it? Melissa has the answer for you as she welcomes Andy Bush--Owner of Ace Handyman Services -- to the podcast.
Ace Handyman Services is a professional construction company that specializes in small jobs. they can handle anything from changing a light bulb to a complete bathroom remodel Andy and his crew can handle it all.
Andy opened the Collin County office in January 2007. Growing up, Andy always wanted to be an Architect, which lead him to initially pursue an Architecture degree at Texas Tech University.
He ultimately graduated with a BBA in Finance and became a certified Project Manager and served in that capacity in several industries throughout his corporate career before "finally finding his niche" upon opening Ace Handyman Services.
When not at work, Andy and his wife enjoy camping, driving off road in their Jeep and spending time with their family - especially the three grandchildren.
https://www.acehandymanservices.com/offices/collin-county
Are you looking for a worthy charity that needs community support?
Or how about a very simple way to make a difference?
Melissa has been running Coffee for Cops for about 5 years now and she would love to have you and your neighbors join the team.
Melissa is joined by Julian Cofer Owner of is a Marine Corps Veteran with 12 years of dedicated service to our country with multiple deployments to foreign regions.
His experience and training from the Marine Corps gives him an eye for detail during inspections.
- What are points?
- Why is the refi rate different from the purchase rate?
- Are there additional requirements for condos vs homes?
Melissa and Erik talk about the common mistakes and misconceptions that borrowers have.
- Do you really need to put 20% down on your purchase?
- What's the best type of loan for you?
- Looking for the little things that matter when buying a house
Erik Tomlinson of Supreme Lending joins Melissa in this episode og Going the Extra Mile.
Together they give some great advice for 1st time home buyers
To contact Erik
NMLS #363555
GA License #51213
Direct: (214) 442-0454
Branch: (214) 572-2555
Fax: 214-451-2684
erik.tomlinson@supremelending.com
Melissa wants you to invest in yourself. If you have a goal to achieve, you don't need to do it alone. Sometimes an accountability partner or a coach can be the difference between achieving your goal or spinning your wheels.
Asking for help does not mean that you are weak. It can mean that you want to grow and you have the realization to understand that the people around you can be huge assets.
Melissa's Accountability Partner and Personal Trainer -- Josh Santiago joins the show today.
Hear how Josh and Melissa hold each other accountable to ensure success.
Josh can be reached at hello@friscotxliving.com
There's never been a better time to sell your home.
In this episode Melissa walks you through the process of preparing for that sale. She wants to help you get the most for your investment.
Friedo had the opportunity to witness a great example of how Melissa goes the extra mile with her latest Client Appreciation Party.
There are plenty of great ideas and lessons in this episode.
Are we currently in a housing bubble? Melissa Avara and Mark "Friedo" Friedman answer the biggest question facing the real estate market today. Plus, Melissa and Friedo discuss the benefits of selling now.
Contact Melissa: Melissa@MelissaMovesDFW.com / MelissaMovesDFW.com / 214-280-4317
How important is "expertise" in the real estate market? Melissa Avara and Mark "Friedo" Friedman are joined by Emily Vaile for a discussion on why you need to trust the experts in the market, and what the key is for daily success. Plus, what Emily thinks is a major red flag to look for in real estate agents.
Contact Melissa: Melissa@MelissaMovesDFW.com / MelissaMovesDFW.com / 214-280-4317
Melissa Avara is joined by Mark "Friedo" Friedman and Kris Gross to introduce herself.
In her roles as a business professional, a founder of a non-profit organization, a mother and a wife Melissa Goes the Extra Mile every day of her life.
Melissa lets you know why this podcast is a MUST listen and what to expect when working with her. What makes Melissa different from all other realtors? Listen in to find out!
Contact Melissa: Melissa@MelissaMovesDFW.com / MelissaMovesDFW.com / 214-280-4317
A brand new podcast coming to you soon.
Going the Extra Mile with Melissa Avara from The Melissa Avara Realty Group @ TVG and Coffee for Cops encourages you to go the extra mile in everything that you do.