Real Real Estate Today

In a new recurring theme called House-Stories, we're chatting with home owners about their home buying/selling process, what went well, what went wrong, and what we can all learn from each other. This week we're talking with Bloomington resident and local business owner, Jaimie Schwartzman, about her House-Story. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro as she welcomes back Brittany Libbert from Greene County Regional Title for an episode on the closing process. Deb and Brittany will run through a closing in real time, so you'll know what to expect when it's YOUR turn to close on a new home!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor and host Deb Tomaro talks remodeling with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders located in Bloomington, Indiana. Loren Wood Builders is a family-owned business that works hard to uphold a reputation for quality, client experience, and commitment to the community. Those are beliefs we think everyone should aspire to and we're excited to share their mission and values with our listeners. We'll also get the builders perspective on the remodeling process and get a better understanding of where to start, what to expect, and a whole lot more. If you've ever considered the realities of a remodel, this show is for you!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we're bringing it back to the basics. A lot of people are planning on listing their homes this spring. We'll tell you what you should be doing NOW and give you a really simple checklist of the 10 things you should be doing now to make your Spring home selling successful and more importantly, less stressful. It's your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

Consumers often do their own research on the internet to find answers to their real estate needs. How legit are the answers they find there? To determine the answer to this, we are going to examine 4 articles from MSN.com and break down that information is realistic and what info needs debunked. The articles are: 8 ways to save on mortgage closing costs, 11 must dos for first time buyers, 7 questions to ask yourself before buying a home and How to Avoid PMI when buying a home. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

One show wasn't enough to cover everything you need to know about buying a home while you're burdened with student loans. Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall as they finish the conversation on navigating the purchase of your first home without those student loans getting in the way!

Got the student loan blues? Think home ownership is a pipe dream? With the right resources, that dream can be a reality. Join licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Senior Loan Officer Karan Rastall as they guide listeners through the steps to better position themselves for buying a home. You'll learn what's changed and what's new this year. Update your home loan knowledge with the pro's and feel confident moving towards your dreams. Just another perk of listening to REAL Real Estate Today Radio!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're keeping it SUPER real. We'll talk about what you should expect from a Realtor, how they get paid, if you should care which brokerage your Realtor works for and a whole lot more. Realty TV would have you believe a lot of things about being a Realtor, but we're here to set the record straight about the Realities of Realty. Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today radio, Licensed Psychologist Amanda Quinby returns to talk about relational issues involved in home buying. From making the big decision with a partner to parents that need to let you grow, we delve deeper into the psychology of home buying. Don't miss your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we delve deep into the psychology of home buying with Amanda Quinby, Ph.D., HSPP. We explore the anxieties of home buying and how to manage the stress of making big decisions. You'll also get some great tips on testing the waters by adjusting your current behavior to match your goals so you can feel confident you're making a sound decision. How do you define your values before looking at homes? Not just, I know I want a garage, but asking yourself why you value having a garage so much. It's another great dose of REAL real estate advice!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Cheryl Smith of Consider It Done Lifestyle Concierge services joins us again to talk about how to live in your home while it's listed. Cheryl is a Certified Pre-Planning consultant and a member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. She'll walk us through how to prepare your home before it's listed and give us some helpful tips on how to stay organized day to day. Even if you aren't listing your home, this episode will be full of tips for anyone hoping to feel less stress by having less stuff!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, insurance super hero Jeremy Goodrich of Shine Insurance joins us again to talk about the steps in filing an insurance claim. Who do you call first? What happens next? How does the process work? If you have no idea where you would even begin if disaster were to strike your home, then join us and demand to understand the process from start to finish!

It's time to revisit the topic of inspections! An inspection can be a terrifying and intimidating process, but it doesn't have to be. This week on REAL Real Estate Today, we'll talk about the top 10 things Deb sees on inspection reports, How a buyer should approach an inspection and how a seller should prepare and handle an inspection response. We will also uncover public enemy number one for a house. Demand to understand the home inspection process with Deb Tomaro!

There's a lot to cover this week, but we'll be focusing on three main topics: 1. We'll finish our discussion on being a seller and a buyer in a seller's market and include Deb's top tips on how to survive with your sanity intact. 2. We'll explore the meaning of escalation clause in a real estate transaction. and 3. Find out the number one thing that's driving Deb batty these days in real estate (hint: it has nothing to do with clients!). Join us for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

Many real estate markets are sellers markets these days. That means as a seller, you're getting top dollar for your home. Sounds like a great thing to take advantage of, right? But what if you are a seller AND a buyer in a today's market? What are your options so you don't end up temporarily homeless? You have some big choices and decisions to make and Deb will guide you through it. Join us for another weekly dose of REAL Real Estate advice!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're joined by local Insurance Superhero, Jeremy Goodrich of Shine Insurance. From comparing policies, to all the insurance steps you'll have to make during the homebuying process, Jeremy has a way of making a confusing (and often boring) topic make sense! Also joining Deb is frequent guest and Senior Loan Officer, Karan Rastall.

How do you know what to offer when you've found the home of your dreams? This week Deb will give you sound advice on how to listen to your head, your heart and your Realtor when deciding what to offer. Smart sellers will find this information valuable, too, as it will help you get inside the buyer's head and understand what they heck they are thinking! Join Deb for your weekly dose of REAL real estate advice!

Have you ever wondered what you would do if the deal you thought you had in the bag doesn't go down? On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're going to talk about the kinds of things that kill deals, what you can do to prevent them, and what your next steps should be.

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, Deb & Karan will chat about the role social media plays in real estate. From finding resources to finding your next home, buyers, sellers and realtors are utilizing this tool to reach a wider audience every day. And since selling season definitely isn't over, Deb will also discuss multiple offers. Join us for another dose of REAL Real Estate advice!

In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb looks back at her first home purchase. 20 years later, Deb still clearly remembers the first time she bought a home. She wasn't in real estate and looking back, she has no idea how she got to the point where she had keys in her hands. At the end, things went wrong and she felt so powerless from lack of information, that she didn't know what to do. We're going to talk about the major milestones for buyers and sellers once there's an accepted offer, so listeners are empowered. Make sure the purchase or sale is on track and you meet your goals with another dose of REAL real estate advice!