Russell Realty Minute with Evan Russell: Recent Episodes
Evan Russell
The Russell Realty Minute Podcast is hosted by Evan Russell, Broker/Owner/Realtor of the Russell Realty Group in North Reading MA, and it discusses all things real estate from a Realtor’s perspective in today’s market. Evan’s podcast is published once a week and is only 3-5 minutes in length, packed with informative content and information on one particular topic per episode as Evan shares his real world, real estate experience with you. The episodes are recorded with no prep, no script, completely off the cuff, and based on real world examples of what is happening in today's real estate market, for both buyers and sellers
Open houses can still be effective as they provide opportunities for prospective buyers to view a property in person, ask questions, and envision themselves living there. They can generate local interest, create a sense of urgency, and sometimes lead to quick offers. However, their effectiveness depends on market conditions, location, and how well they are marketed.
In this episode. Evan talks about home inspection credit regarding the buyers perspective.
In this episode, Evan talks abuot getting a home inspection credit vs having the seller do the work.
In this epsiode Evan talks about mortgage calculaters and putting or adding in the taxes to your estimated payment.
In this episode, Evan gives you some advice on how to determine if a listing is overpriced in this market.
In this episode, Evan gives you some advice on how to handle multiple offer situations.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan talks about sharing political posts on social.
Evan Russell Real Estate Broker Owner discusses how to budget your direct mail campaigns.
In this episode, Evan talks about his style of pulling real estate comparable properties to find value.
In this episode Evan Russell discusses the benefits of using your personal facebook page vs. your business page. Part 2
In this episode Evan Russell discusses the benefits of using your personal facebook page vs. your business page. Part 1
Evan Russell talks about the importance of vanity URL's in your marketing. Your www address tells the story!
In this episode Evan talks about his buyers wanting to offer more than asking price and why it is not as bad as it seems.
Evan Russell Discusses the 3 most important questions to ask your listing agent before listing you home!
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses whether or not to stage your home and how to stage your home to get ready to sell it.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses how to find the true value of your home, and what your home is currently worth.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses the Truth about today's open houses.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses the time to get in the real estate market is NOW! Here is why...
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses whether or not the home prices will drop in the coming months.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses how best to negotiate home inspection credits.
Evan Russell discusses how Realtors pull comps from the MLS in this episode of the Russell Realty Minute.
There are 5 scenarios in life that drive the real estate business, Evan Russell discussed them on his latest episode of the Russell Realty Minute.
in this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan discusses the custom website he creates for each of his listings.
Evan Russell, Broker Owner of the Russell Realty Group discusses the timing of selling your home and what makes most sense for you!
Evan Russell explains the marketing the he does for each listing he takes and each seller he works with. Your home deserves a certain standard and them some.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell asks the question, on making your highest and best offer in today's real estate market.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell discusses how the home search process has changed.
In this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell, discusses how to make the home you buy the perfect home!
In this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell, discusses if the time is now to sell your home. It all depends, have a listen.
In the latest episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell, Realtor discusses the current market conditions for agents and consumers. There can only be one winner!
Renting vs. Buying — it’s the oldest question in the book for people in the real estate business! There are certainly pro's and con's to both renting and buying, but there’s one little thing people seem to overlook: the initial cost.
On today’s episode of Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell breaks down what it really takes to purchase a home
(spoiler: it’s not as much as you think) and how that really compares to the cost of renting.
In this episode, Evan Russell, discussed how pricing and selling your home is similar in today's market to that of an online auction.
In episode at 112 of the Russell Realty Minute Podcast, Evan Russell discusses how the highest offer is not is always the best offer. Have a listen.
In this episode Evan Russell, discusses one of the questions he gets most in real estate is “Are these crazy home prices coming down any time soon!?”
My take? Definitely not.
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks about whether or not Open Houses are still effective in todays market
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks how the real estate market is different from any other industry.
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks about getting an approval before looking at a new home.
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In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, explains the current log jam in the real estate market today and why the sellers are getting so much over asking price and why the buyer demand is so high.
In this episode, Evan Russell will discuss how he will assist you in determining a listing price for your home.
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, answers the question, “Is it really your dream home?” He debunks this myth and explains why it’s based on your budget and the housing market.
"As you move through life, your dream home changes." - Evan Russell [01:17]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:18] It’s not your dream home
[03:38] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, discusses what to look for in buying a condo as a real estate investment. It’s important to consider all the fees, especially the association fee, to ensure that the property is cash flow positive.
"It seemed like they were cash flow positive until you dig really deep down and you find out there’s a special assessment on the unit in a condo fee, which turns a positive rent roll into a negative or almost break even really quickly." - Evan Russell [01:21]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:18] Don’t forget the association fee
[01:58] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, discusses why we’re not in a housing bubble.
"The three reasons why we’re definitely not in a housing bubble is because the supply is limited, the demand is real and the homes have value." - Evan Russell [02:02]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:25] Three reasons why we’re not in a housing bubble.
[02:24] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, discusses how to handle more than one offer on a home.
"If there’s more than one offer, at least one of them is full price. You can start with that." - Evan Russell [00:35]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:19] Make an offer
[01:24] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks about taking a moment to think before you respond during the home negotiation process.
"There’s nothing wrong with just thinking about it for a minute, sleeping on it. Making sure that your response is accurate." - Evan Russell [02:20]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:48] Just pause
[02:42] Get back to them in the morning
[03:18] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks about a house that “needs work.” He defines what the phrase could mean based on your personal preference.
"Those terms are all different depending on your view on the situation and how handy you are or aren’t." - Evan Russell [01:32]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:18] It needs work
[02:41] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, talks about buying a home through the virtual world. He discusses the statistics between viewing a house online and in person and what really matters when it comes to selling a home.
"It’s really all about the price." - Evan Russell [03:18]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:16] Buying a home virtually
[01:35] Not all real estate sites host virtual tours
[02:09] Number of homes viewed online vs in person
[03:35] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, defines what it means to be a realtor and how it differs from being a real estate agent.
"In my opinion, if you don’t join the National Association of Realtors, and you just operate with your license, real estate salesperson license, that you’ve earned from the state, doesn’t mean that you’re any less ethical or any less professional. It just means that you don’t choose to subscribe to that particular trade organization." - Evan Russell [01:31]
What You Will Learn:
[00:00] Intro
[00:17] What makes you a realtor?
[02:41] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, discusses the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) that delivers listing information to all real estate portals. He talks about why it’s important to start with the MLS.
"MLS is where all the marketing starts." - Evan Russell [02:18]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:18] How realtors use MLS
[02:17] Why it’s important to use MLS
[03:12] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, discusses the likelihood of a foreclosure crisis brought by the covid outbreak.
"Foreclosure means you just stop paying and walk away. Why would you stop paying and walk away if you had some equity in your house?" - Evan Russell [02:20]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:18] Is there a chance for a foreclosure crisis?
[01:47] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “The Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, continues the conversation on bidding for a house by sharing the variety of factors that contribute to landing on a good deal.
Listen to know what you should do if you're looking to buy a house
"it only makes sense that we come and bring our strongest offer as our first offer and that incorporates understanding the finances, being ready to move quickly, making a fair offer, understanding what the seller is looking for in the offer and being reasonable on your terms." - Evan Russell [00:46]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:18] How to bid for a house
[01:47] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “The Russell Realty Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, provides real estate advice on how to approach buying a house in today's competitive market.
"The market is so aggressive and so competitive right now that if you've got more than one offer at least one of them is full price." - Evan Russell [01:26]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:19] How to move towards buying a house you are interested in
[02:48] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
In this episode of “The Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, gives a real estate answer to, "Why is now a good time to sell your home?"
"That's really what it's all about; The number one thing is that you get the highest maximum value; the second thing is to get you the greatest return on your investment; and the third thing is, out of all of the offers, you'll get the best possible terms." - Evan Russell [03:08]
What You Will Learn:
[00:11] Selling your home: three ways low inventory is a win for sellers
Resources:
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In this episode of “The Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, explains his position on contracts, why he finds the word problematic, and how they differ from agreements.
"I personally think that the word contract is tough, I’m more fan of ‘agreement,’ because that’s really what it is, it's an agreement to work together and if for some reason that agreement changes, then both parties are free to go." - Evan Russell [03:07]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] intro
[00:17] Home marketing: agreements vs. contracts
[01:31] When does an agreement turn into a contract?
[02:20] Purchase and sale agreements are contracts
[03:24] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of the “Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of The Russell Realty Group, discusses real estate marketing strategies that will help sell your home.
"When I come into your house and give you a listing presentation on what I'm gonna do to market your home above and beyond, there are a couple of things that seem really cool but frankly don't have much value." - Evan Russell [00:44]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:20] A follow up: reasons your home won't sell
[00:33] Real estate marketing tips
[02:53] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of “The Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of the Russell Realty Group, reveals the two reasons he thinks a home won’t sell. Listen to learn why your house is not selling.
"We can never say that price is not an issue, price is always the issue, price is always the problem, it's always the solution." - Evan Russell [03:07]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:20] The two reasons that will cause a home not to sell
[02:07] Pricing to value
[03:07] Recap
[04:46] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of the “Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of The Russell Realty Group, talks about the challenge of adjusting your home layout to the new reality of working from home. He provides insight on how to best approach the situation, and whether or not moving homes is the right decision for you.
"I really think trying to uproot your kids, your lifestyle, your school district, your location to have a different space to do your work, maybe that's being a little irrational" - Evan Russell [03:00]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:29] Is the layout of your house allowing you to work from home?
[01:14] Americans are now deciding to move homes because of remote work
[01:27] What does a decision to move look like for you?
[03:50] Outro
Resources:
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In this episode of the “Russell Real Team Minute Podcast,” Evan Russell, owner of The Russell Realty Group, discusses the decision to move from big cities to the suburbs during the pandemic. He also discusses the impact this has on the real estate markets in the urban area, and the challenge of maintaining a good quality of commute when moving to the suburbs.
"If you work in the urban area and you move to the suburbs, the commute is a big deal" - Evan Russell [01:23]
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:19] The impact covid had on people’s choices to relocate to the suburbs
[01:05] The challenge of managing your commuting
[03:53] Outro
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
Couples can bicker when trying to decide on a home to purchase. A certain level of compromise is usually required in finding the right one. As a real estate pro, you may find yourself a mediator to these disputes.
Have you ever searched a home online and have three different agents show up as to who to contact? Who is actually the listing agent and who are these other guys?
Home inspections can be scary for first time home buyers or buyers at anytime. In this episode, Evan Russell talks about some of the common finds a home inspector may find and what to do with it.
Strategic pricing is very important when it comes to pricing a home for sale. Evan Russell talks about the buyer's thought process and how to get your home priced just right.
Is there such a thing as a dream home? Evan Russell narrows it down to two key things when it comes to your dream home.
This is the fourth episode of a six part series on how to answer questions that a real estate will ask you during an open house.
This is the third episode of a six part series on how to answer questions that a real estate will ask you during an open house.
This is the second episode of a six part series on how to answer questions that a real estate will ask you during an open house.
This is the first episode of a six part series on how to answer questions that a real estate will ask you during an open house.
This is the first episode of a six part series on how to answer questions that a real estate will ask you during an open house.
In this episode, Evan Russell discusses his views on offering lower commission fees and why they make sense when a seller is trying to reach their goals.
In the episode, Evan Russell discusses how to make an offer when there are more then is more than one offer on the property!
Recap of the the previous 26.5 episodes of real estate questions answered by Evan Russell, Broker/Owner of ERA Russell Realty Group
Evan Russell answers question number 26 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Have you ever been involved in litigation on a real estate transaction?
Evan Russell answers question number 25 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Who is your manager and may we call him?
Evan Russell answers question number 21 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How will we find out what prospective buyers think about our home?
Evan Russell answers question number 23 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How often will we be in contact after we sign the listing agreement?
Evan Russell answers question number 22 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Will we deal with you or with your assistant?
Evan Russell answers question number 21 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How many people visit your website each month?
Evan Russell answers question number 20 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What other websites will you use to feature my home?
Evan Russell answers question number 19 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Do you have an website to feature my home for sale?
Evan Russell answers question number 17 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Will you help us enhance our home for a quicker sale and a higher price?
Evan Russell answers question number 17 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. May I see examples of the materials you will use to market my home?
Evan Russell answers question number 16 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Are open houses part of your market plan?
Evan Russell answers question number 15 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Part 2 - what is your written marketing plan to sell my home?
Evan Russell answers question number 15 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Do you have a written marketing plan to sell my home?
Evan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is your professional fee structure?
Evan Russell answers question number 13 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How do you ensure that our real estate transaction will close smoothly and on time?
Evan Russell answers question number 12 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What percentage of your transactions actually close?
Evan Russell answers question number 11 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What percentage of your listings sell during the listing period?
Evan Russell answers question number 10 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How close to the asking price do your listings sell for?
Evan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is the average market time for your listings?
Evan Russell answers question number 8 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Have you sold any homes in my area?
Evan Russell answers question number 7 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How do you rank compared with other agents in your company?
Evan Russell answers question number 6 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is your market share in your area?
Evan Russell answers question number 5 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What share of your business comes from repeat clients and referrals?
Evan Russell answers question number 4 on how to interview your real estate agent. May I see some letters of reviews from your past clients?
Evan Russell answers question number 3 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How many clients have you served and may I review your client list?
Evan Russell answers question number 2 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Is real estate your full-time career?
Evan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent.
Evan Russell answers 26 questions on how to interview your real estate agent. Each question is a individual episode, answering each question as detailed as ever before.
Does buyer feedback about your home actually? The only feedback that matters is if they are interested or not.
If you've done your homework, you should be able to take a pretty educated guess at setting the price of your home.
The “as-is” language in all of the local contracts puts a heavy weight on a buyer’s shoulders.
Your monthly mortgage payment is made up of several components. This housing expense is commonly made up of principal, interest, taxes and insurance. PMI and homeowner's association dues may also make up a portion of your total payment.
Everyone knows that spring is the best time of the year to buy or sell a house? Isn’t it?
If you're searching Zillow for homes than you need to consider the likelihood that it will be incorrect. The data Zillow provides is no longer the best data on the web, even though their real estate website is awesome!
If you are buying a home, you don’t have to pay real estate agent commission. If you are selling a home you pay commission to both your agent and the buyer’s agent when your house closes.
With the evolution of the Internet and home search sites it had become the norm for buyers to be dialed into the new listings almost as fast as the agent is.
The recent sales in the neighborhood give you and your agent ammunition and information to make a solid offer.
A good real estate agent, with knowledge of the local market and negotiation experience, can make the difference between a successful transaction vs a deal that falls apart.
When it is time buy a home, you’re certainly hoping to get the best price and terms. To do that succesfully, you need to know when to start negotiating and when to stop.
When using an online home valuation tool, you need to understand that the results won't likely be 100 percent accurate. However, this isn't to say that the results will be far off, either.
When you are considering a house, mentally try to remove the staging from you planning. Try to pay more attention to the layout of the house and the structure itself, rather than the pretty wine glasses and pillow cases.
All homes have flaws. Some you can deal with; others are deal breakers. Here's how to know the difference.
This episode is a continuation of what information is need to present an offer on a home.
Home-buying is one part love, one part legal transaction, and starts with an offer. When you’re ready to buy a home, here are the details you need to write an offer.
Yes, buyers still drive the neighborhoods they like looking for signs. Then they either look it up on-line or call the agent they are working with. Make sure if you call, you ask the right questions
Before you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector.
Use the best real estate agent to market your home, not just the local agent one. Selling a home is about exposure to the mass of buyers, not the location of the office.
Making an offer on a house shouldnt be a guessing game. There are some basic steps you and your Real Estate agent can take to arrive at a price range and other terms that make sense.
A seller's concession is a means by which a buyer can finance their closing costs. In a nutshell, the buyer will be borrowing more money and increasing their monthly mortgage payment by a small amount over the life of the mortgage
Most home buyers are often eager to start looking at homes and tend to leave what they view as the unimportant process of obtaining a proper pre-approval to the last minute, here is why that shouldn’t be the case!
While pictures online can say a thousand words about a home, seeing it in person truly speaks volumes. Visiting a property is your first opportunity to “kick the tires.”
My friend is upset because I didn't hire her as my real-estate agent. Experts caution that hiring a friend as your real estate agent could backfire
A “CMA” or a comparative market analysis is an evaluation of similar, recently sold homes, often referred to as “comps” that are near a home intended to be bought or sold. Comparative market analyses establish the current market value of the home and are prepared by real estate agents.
Choosing an agent is a simple as finding one you trust, you connect with and feel understands your needs and wants.
Looking at homes online during the week is a great way to see what is available, however, the market moves so fast, that what you see available early in the week, may be off the market by the weekend, So booking your showings later in the week is always a good idea.
In the past several years, an explosion of online real estate listings services has drastically changed the way we look for homes. It's now possible, with a click of a mouse, to find the sales price of the home next door, search for listings in a given school zone and take virtual tours of homes you're interested in. Find out where and how to start your search.
Open Houses are as much for you as it is for the seller. Remember you are there to view the home and picture if the home fits you. Enjoy the process, take your time, and if you have questions that is the host is there for.
The only feedback a seller wants to hear is, “Are they going to make an offer?” and “Do you think it’s going to be close to the asking price?”
A home assessment is delivered by the town and is based on the amount they are taxed. So, your home tax is based on the house’s assessed value.
The process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times, but you don't need to go through it alone.
This free eGuide will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you didn’t even know you should consider when buying a home.
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