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Holleigh McLaurin

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Seller possession after closing can be awful and it can be wonderful. In this episode, I am telling the craziest stories from seller possession after closing! One man actually fired his shotgun! Let’s dive in and weigh the risks and the rewards.

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Topics Covered:

  • Seller possession after closing
  • Closing attorney for legal advice
  • Seller possession can be wonderful
  • Consequences of “trespassing”

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Anything can happen in real estate—even misbehaving dogs! In this episode, I take a client for a couple of showings with her very spirited four legged friends. We talk about appraisal timelines and possession prior to closing, both with several factors to be aware of in the home buying process.

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Topics Covered:

  • Showing houses in real estate
  • Guidelines for buyers to know when touring a house
  • Appraisal Timeline
  • Possession prior to closing

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On today’s episode, we are going to the beach! I often like to take a mini vacation over the July 4th holiday weekend and this year my son and I drove to our beach condo. Now, as a real estate agent, you are working 24/7–even on vacation. We encountered obstacles with our condo, our car, and even with the keys to get into the condo–all on top of a client wanting to write an offer. Welcome to my crazy real estate world!

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Topics Covered:

  • Working on vacation
  • Obstacles often encountered on vacation
  • Safety precautions of July 4th fireworks
  • The process of fixing your HVAC unit in your vacation condo

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A lot of lessons learned on today’s episode! Planning ahead is key and giving your real estate agent plenty of time to write an offer is imperative. I received a request to write an offer fifteen minutes before the offer was due; join me on today’s episode to find out what happens next!

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Topics Covered:

  • Real Estate offer deadlines
  • A tip to help get your offer accepted
  • Seller’s process in choosing an offer

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It’s always a good idea to start your day with a sunrise and a refreshing cup of coffee. It’s not always a good idea to show a client a foreclosure. As a realtor, there is a lot of mud to wade through on the way to a sale. This house has A LOT of mud, and that is putting it nicely. Join me today on this week’s episode to learn the bare basics of what buying a foreclosure really means.

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Topics Covered:

  • What is a foreclosure?
  • Renting to own a home
  • Buying a property in “as is” condition
  • Possible causes of mold/mildew

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In this crazy Real Estate world, we have even crazier stories. Most of them will make you laugh until you cry and some may be an educational opportunity. You never know what the market will do nor do you know what story will be next so stay tuned to guarantee that good laugh!

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Topics Covered:

  • Getting your house ready to show
  • Showing clients potential houses
  • Always make sure the water is on in a house for show
  • Working overtime as a real estate agent
  • What it means to be a real estate professional

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