No Contingencies Podcast: Recent Episodes
Dan Prud'homme and Heather Nix
Beneath the glitz and glam of the "HGTV" idea of real estate, there's a real industry with real people and real stories. As agents who have seen it all, Dan and Heather will join forces to reveal the good, the bad, and the absurd on the No Contingencies Podcast. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn about the industry along the way.
In this episode, Heather and Dan dive deep into the complex relationship between the media and real estate market predictions. They take a closer look at the accuracy of these predictions and discuss why it's important to look beyond the headlines. Together, they analyze the unexpected shifts and changes in the market, and the impact of external factors on the economy. Join them as they discuss the future of the Real Estate industry and what to expect in 2023.
The year is 2021, and real estate marketing doesn't matter... oh, what? Sorry, we've just been informed that the year is actually 2023, and yes, whether you're in a tight, appreciating market like ours, or a stagnant, even depreciating market, it still matters how many eyeballs you can attract as a real estate agent, whether for your listings or for yourself. Dan and Heather are no strangers to it, and even have continued to invest in marketing all through the skyrocketing market of yesteryear, and so they're poised to give the scoop on bad habits agents might be forming, as well as strategies that work, strategies that are overblown, and everything in between. They'll share stories of some of the craziest marketing expenses they've ever considered, and what marketing is really about for real estate agents in 2023.
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We won't lie. We have a lot to be grateful for as Realtors in 2022. We had great years, homes flew off the market like selling life boats on a sinking ship, and a new class of buyer was created-- "distressed buyers"-- that we've never seen before. But all that has consequences, both for the market, which saw the FED printing money like it was going out of style, and for the real estate agent, many of whom will have learned all the wrong lessons for 2023 if they aren't careful. And we aren't above that either, so join with us as we bare all in what surprised us most about the insanity that was the last two years, what we wish we had done differently, and what agents, buyers and sellers will need to watch out for if they're going to survive 2023, especially on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.
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So, this one might get us both into some trouble... but there's things that need to be said. HOA's are such a good thing in theory, and usually in practice, but there are some times that make you want to pull all of your hair out. Whether it's overharsh rule enforcement, not enough rule enforcement, vocal critics, bitter fights, misused funds-- there's any number of things that can go wrong when trying to live in civil society with other people, and just when we think we've seen it all, someone gets into a knock-down drag-out fight over NOTHING and you wonder why you ever moved into this place.
Okay, rant over. It's not all bad, and sometimes, it's painfully helpful. But it is something that people need to be aware of before they move in somewhere. So today we go over the highs, the lows, the do's, the don'ts, and everything in between having to do with Property Owner Associations (POA's as they're called in Hilton Head Island) or more commonly known as Home Owner's Association (HOA's). Buckle up and grab your popcorn because we have to get a few things off our chests.
Contrary to what you may have heard, real estate agents are human beings too. So this time, it's time for us to have a little more humility and share some of the most embarrassing moments from our long careers. From awkward situations to klutzy conundrums, we've had our fair share of "oops!" moments over the years, and now, you get to laugh and learn with us so that you-- whoever you are-- can maybe not make the same mistakes we did. HEY! Share with us YOUR embarrassing stories. It's your turn!
We have the pleasure of hosting Hilton Head Island mayoral candidate Alan Perry! Alan joins us to discuss the tough issues facing the island, especially those with a bent towards real estate, such as heavy traffic, affordable housing, short-term-renter relations, and what he would do on his first day in office, if elected. Dan and Heather aren't afraid to ask difficult questions, and Alan Perry isn't afraid to answer them. So grab a snack, put your 'Problem Solving' caps on, and dive into this episode for some real insight on what's really going on with Hilton Head Island behind the scenes.
Learn more about Alan and support his campaign:
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Heather Nix and Dan Prud'homme are back to discuss one of the most crucial topics that agents get wrong year after year, contributing to the enormously high annual turnover rate of roughly 90%; agents can't manage their money! There have been so many horror stories of good agents who didn't have the right training or knowledge having to learn tough financial lessons the hard way. Between Dan and Heather, they've done it all, seen it all-- okay, almost everything, but definitely enough to give you a crash course on how to not get on the bad side of the IRS.
Plus, they'll talk about what the end game of real estate really is, what money represents to an agent deep down, and more.
Beneath the glitz and glam of the "HGTV" idea of real estate, there's a real industry with real people and real stories. Beginning Wednesday, Dan and Heather will join forces to reveal the good, the bad, and the absurd on the No Contingencies Podcast. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn about the industry along the way.
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Welcome to the No Contingencies Podcast! We're trying to debunk the myth of the HGTV agent and show you what real estate is really like. In this first ever episode, we dish on the ways that things that really separate experienced agents from the pack, and it's a lot more manners than methods. Plus, we talk about how real estate is changing from even how it was five years ago and what it's going to take to succeed five years from now. Finally, Heather shares her most painful lessons from the recession and what it means for agents today.
Beneath the glitz and glam of the "HGTV" idea of real estate, there's a real industry with real people and real stories. Beginning Wednesday, Dan and Heather will join forces to reveal the good, the bad, and the absurd on the No Contingencies Podcast. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn about the industry along the way.
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If they gave awards to local legends on knowing what's up in the mortgage industry, David Crowell would be a 10-time winner. But they don't, so instead we were able to book him to tell us why the American consumer seems uniquely obsessed with interest rates, what interest rate changes look like from the bank's perspective, and why he tried to do more than just slap an interest rate on paper and call it a day. Thanks for letting us borrow David, Mortgage Network.
Beneath the glitz and glam of the "HGTV" idea of real estate, there's a real industry with real people and real stories. Beginning Wednesday, Dan and Heather will join forces to reveal the good, the bad, and the absurd on the No Contingencies Podcast. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn about the industry along the way.
Loving the podcast? Let us know what you'd like to see in the comments!
Real estate agents know that in 2022 (and whatever future year you're reading this, probably) they need to be on social media. In an industry all about relationships, it's too important not to be building a presence online! But talking to strangers and trying to help them on social media is something that even the most experienced agents may struggle with. So this episode Dan and Heather share their experiences about making it work, from now all the way back to Heather's days on Myspace, and why social media today terrifies many agents still.
Beneath the glitz and glam of the "HGTV" idea of real estate, there's a real industry with real people and real stories. Beginning Wednesday, Dan and Heather will join forces to reveal the good, the bad, and the absurd on the No Contingencies Podcast. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll definitely learn about the industry along the way.
Loving the podcast? Let us know in the comments what you'd like to see next!