Konversations with Kim: Recent Episodes
Konversations with Kim
We talk all things current in the real estate market! A show for all...not just for agents. Come join us weekly for your up to date news, gossip, and any and everything in the industry. Also a great place for home buyers and sellers to get tips and be in the know!
Most contingencies are easy to work through if you ask the right questions and communicate with the other parties to the transaction.
Successful communication is a cornerstone of real estate excellence. In the 2023 market, understanding how to effectively connect with both clients and counterparts is more vital than ever. We will explore best practices for building rapport, negotiating skillfully, and fostering positive relationships with all parties involved.
In this episode we go down the rabbit hole of stagging a home. To hire a professional or not? That is the Question! Do you know how to prepare a home to sell? Tune in for a few tips and deciding factors on hiring a staging professional and preparing a home to sell.
The time of AI has arrived, making an impactful landing in our industry! The new technologies and the abilities they have can really change the way you operate your business. But trouble may be ahead for some agents. Don't get caught up in the dark side of the tech. Tune in as Kim dives into the pros and cons of AI and how you can make it work best for you!
A bank collapsing puts fear and distrust in the banking industry. Most of us remember what happened in 2008. It was a disaster, and thankfully, we're not going to relive that experience. Tune in as Kim tells us what's different with what's going on today as opposed to what happened 15 years ago. Thankfully, we're in a much better position!
After a successful week in Vegas, celebrating 50 years with RE/MAX 🎉 and meeting tons of people, we felt it was important to talk about WHY we attend these events. YES, of course, they're a freaking blast! When it comes down to it though, business is business. At the end of the day, make your moves COUNT!
In this weeks episode, Kim gives us some great insight on how to make the best out of these moments and connecting with other agents. How can you make an impact, be memorable? ... And not the annoying kind of memorable (i.e. loud, flashy giveaways or shwag).Â
Really it's about making an impression and building relationships that matter. Your referral network can be a forever bank. Tune in to find out how to maximize (and monetize) these moments!Â
The must-haves to nail your listing presentations:
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Talk about your background and experience
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Have a marketing plan
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Prepare a pricing strategy
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Discuss your communication plan
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Talk about your track record
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Show your expertise on your local market
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Explain your commitment to customer service
Tune in as Kim discusses, in detail, how to prepare and what to bring to the table in order to win those listings!
What's the ONE thing you need to bring with you to a listing appointment? PREPARATION. But what does that look like? HOW do you prepare for a listing appointment? Listen in as Kim and Lauren discuss the necessary mindset and preparation before going into a listing appointment.Â
This is part one of our "listing appointment" series. Next, we'll discuss the details & processes that will help you win those listings! You don't want to miss it.Â
The real estate market has been a whirlwind for the past couple of years, providing opportunity for some and challenges for others. Well, the test of time is upon us. "Success" is going to look much different going forward than it has in the past...or at least the means in which we attain it. If you're a new agent, it's time to start digging into the wisdom of the wise. Experienced agents understand how to approach a market that is not sprinting at them. Understanding how to be proactive and to create a solid foundation will prove to be the key to building a successful career. Find your support system, your mentors, and continue to educate yourself on everything real estate.
Listen in and get tips from a seasoned real estate expert. All that and more on this episode of Konversations with Kim!
It's 2023! Wow time flies. We thought we'd start you off with some guidelines to help you map out your mission to a successful year. Listen in as we talk about these 9 points that will help you start your year off in the right direction. Special thanks to Jared James for posting these!
With a new year around the corner, creating a business plan will make the road to success a much more attainable one. This week, we dig into the SMART way to put your plan into action.Â
- Specific
- Measurable
- Attainable/achievable
- Relevant/realistic
- Timely
The SMART way to create a successful business plan. Check it out on this week's episode of Konversations with Kim!
It's that time of year! Yep, it's time to start planning for 2023. Ughhhh, dread!
Hey, don't worry! Just gather your calendars, planners, vision boards, or whatever your method of madness. Kim's got you covered in this week's episode of Konversations with Kim!
We'll break down specifics in the following weeks. You don't want to miss it!
What's your niche? One of the most important parts of having a successful real estate career is standing out amongst the crowd. Find your niche. Find your specialty. What are you good at, specifically?Â
Tune in as we discuss that AND more on this weeks episode of Konversations with Kim!
Are you a good agent? What does that even mean?Â
One of the most important things you can do as an agent, and in life in general, is to be PROactive. Yes, it's hard to know how to be proactive without the experience to help you anticipate what's ahead. As agents and brokers, we must do our due diligence in preparing for what's ahead and to navigate hiccups along the way. If you don't know the answers, ASK QUESTIONS. It may FEEL dumb to ask questions, but it can LOOK a lot dumber to act on something you don't know.
Listen in as we discuss some specific scenarios where a little prep work could have been a major difference!
In this episode of Konversations with Kim, we discuss ways agents can connect with other businesses to create a mutually beneficial relationship. Let me help you help me, or help me help you. You get it. It's a WIN/WIN!
Tune in and learn how to maximize your business!
Ughhhhh - freakin scammers! Their tactics are endless and ever changing.
Have you ever been scammed? I have, and so has he, and oh, she has too! When it comes to the real estate industry, there are many avenues for a scammer snake to slither their way into your personal space. All things considered, it is crucial to never click on any unknown links sent via email or text, never offer personal info without knowing 100% who's actually requesting said info, and if somebody wont let you get off the phone, that's a RED FLAG. The list goes on! You must question everything. If you feel "stupid" asking questions, just think how you'll feel when you get duped.Â
Tune in as we cover some of the major (and recent) scams, some we've even personally experienced!
These last 2 years have been an emotional rollercoaster in the real estate industry. It's created major wins but also some upsetting losses for agents and clients alike. But one major player in the industry seems to always sit in the power seat. Yep! I'm talking about the builders. While builders have the upper hand in most cases, they don't always come out victorious.
Lucky for us, "builder" is another hat that our very own Kim wears snuggly. Listen in as Kim tells us some of the pros and cons of being a builder in such a rapid-fire industry. It's not all cupcakes and rainbows in the King's chair!
Proactively managing your time is crucial in this industry. That means not just creating a schedule, but sticking to it!Â
Ever heard of pomodoro?Â
- Extreme focus
- 25 minutes
- A Goldfish is capable
Tune in as we discuss the different aspects of time management, including tips on how to organize your time!
It's August! That means the season is changing, in life and in the real estate market. The shenanigans of summer can make for an uneasy shift into the scheduling norms. What's one of the most important aspects of this process...?? TIME MANAGEMENT!Â
Listen in to this week's episode as we dabble into what it means to effectively manage your time. More to come on this topic as we dig into the specifics on how to live an efficient, successful life, both with your family and in your career. You don't want to miss it!
This week we talk about pricing in a changing market. With the chaos of the sellers market starting to slow down, that means houses are living on the market longer than a day or two. While that may bring long-awaited hope for buyers, it doesn't go without disappointment and impatience from sellers.
So, what now? It's time to change the conversation and set new expectations. It's not just an agent-to-client conversation. As professionals, agent-to-agent, broker-to-broker, we must be able to communicate and find some common ground. All of this and more on this week's episode of Konversations with Kim!
Are mortgage rates scaring you away?
The rise in rates seems to be all the outrage, but those percentage points aren't everything! Don't be fooled by hidden lending fees. Finding a lender you can trust is crucial in this market. Listen in as our special guests, Ryann Thornton and Trish Thompson, from Flat Branch Home Loans, dive into the lending process and give us all the details. All that and more on this week's episode of Konversations with Kim!
Recession ≠Housing Market crash
Tune in to hear Kim's thoughts on all this "bubble pop" talk!