Real Real Estate Today

How do you tell a deal from a disaster? On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, licensed Realtor Deb Tomaro and Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall are telling listeners everything they need to know about buying a distressed property. What does short sale mean anyway?! They'll be answering questions about bank owned properties, websites advertising pre-foreclosures and the risks involved with buying a foreclosed property so REAL Real Estate Today listeners will know a deal or a disaster when they see one!

The old adage holds true, you don't get something for nothing. From Craigslist scams to so called secret foreclosure listings, licensed Real Estate Agent Deb Tomaro is exposing the top 10 things in real estate that are probably too good to be true. Tune in to REAL Real Estate Today Radio and learn the warning signs of a bad deal!

How do you know when it's time to move into a bigger home, into a better school district or even downsize? What options are there for making the transition as smooth as possible? In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today, we're sharing the 10 Things sellers need to know about the process of upgrading or downsizing.

The phrase home staging might fill sellers with dread and a barrage of questions like, 'How much is this going to cost?' or 'Where do I hide all the My Little Pony memorabilia my wife has been collecting since 1985?' In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb shares her Top 10 Super Duper Easy & Cheap Ways to Prepare Your House For Sale. Don't worry-it doesn't involve renting uber expensive silk drapes and Persian rugs. Deb has sold close to 700 homes and knows what makes a buyer say ewwwww.... and what makes a buyer say ahhhhh! Join us and get the knowledge you need to set yourself up for successful sale!

On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb cuts through the clutter and directs listeners to the top ten websites she finds recommends most to clients. From understanding your local MLS site, to digging deep into the history of a property through Google, Deb guides smart buyers and sellers through the online maze to find the tried and true tools all smart buyers and sellers should be using!

We had so much great information about inspections, we had to turn it into TWO shows! br In Part 2 of 10 Things You Need to Know About Inspections, host Deb Tomaro & her guest, Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall will finish explaining the process and answer listener questions we received after last weeks show. br Tune in and Demand To Understand inspections!

You can find the perfect house, get pre-approved for a home loan and stay up late picking paint colors, but none of it matters if you don't make it through the home inspection! br On this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we'll be talking about how the inspection process works vis à vis the contract. This is a crucial step in the home buying process and one you want to be prepared for. Join host Deb Tomaro & Mortgage Loan Originator Karan Rastall as they work through 10 Things You Need to Know About Inspections.

The definition of disclosure is 'the action of making new or secret information known,' but what does that mean if you have a stigmatized property? What the heck is a stigmatized property anyway?! br In this episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, we'll be talking disclosures. How do they protect a buyer? What exactly do you have to disclose? Get the answers you need on 10 Thing Buyers & Sellers Need to Know About Disclosures. Plus, everything you need to know about selling a haunted house.

On the 10th episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb & Karan take listeners on a trip down memory lane with a highlight (or 3) from each episode. Whether this is your 1st or 10th time listening, you're sure to walk away with REAL Real Estate knowledge you can use.

What is it really like to be a Realtor? Is it martinis and sushi every day while discussing million dollar deals? Vacations in South Beach? More money that you know what to do with? (If it was, Deb wouldn't be doing this show. She'd be on a private jet to the South of France.) br With 10 years of experience in the field of real estate and property management, Deb will help listeners understand what to expect from a career in real estate.

What's a condo vs. a PUD? br What should I look for when reviewing HOA documents? br How might financing be different when buying a condo? br If you're considering buying a condo and can't answer these questions, then this is the episode for you! br Owning a home means something to different to everyone and condos can be a great option. Find out what you need to know to make the best decision about YOUR style of home ownership.

As a follow up to Episode #6, '10 Things Smart Sellers Are Doing Before They List' where we talked about empowering sellers to be a driving force in the sale of their home, Episode #7 will teach buyers and sellers other things they can do to help ensure a smooth transaction. br From understanding your contractual obligations to learning how to determine what's best for you, REAL Real Estate Today Radio is here to guide listeners through one of the biggest investments of their lives!

Learn 10 Things smart sellers are doing BEFORE they list their home. It's ALL about planning ahead, but do you know where to start? br In this weeks episode, Deb will help listeners define their goals for selling. Listeners will also gain a better understanding of paying off their current mortgage and all the financial options that come with selling one home while looking for another. br Bonus tip: How to keep from living out of a U-Haul when Plan A doesn't work out!! br With selling season in full swing, this is one you don't want to miss.

You've been sending them in- now it's time for Deb and Karan answer all your REAL Real Estate questions! br Why does Zillow make Realtors crazy? How should I price my home for sale to a family member? Those are just a few examples of what's been on our listeners minds. Tune in to hear the rest!

Deb continues debunking 10 mortgage myths with Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall. br From the realities of getting cash back for home renovations to why you shouldn't finance a new car right before closing, Deb & Karan bring years of REAL experience and knowledge to this week's show that will give listeners insight on the process of obtaining a mortgage.

Deb debunks 10 mortgage myths with Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall. From the realities of getting cash back for home renovations to why you shouldn't finance a new car right before closing, Deb & Karan bring years of REAL experience and knowledge to this week's show and can help YOU get prepared for home ownership!

In the second episode of REAL Real Estate Today Radio, Deb will once again be joined by her pal, and Mortgage Loan Originator, Karan Rastall, to discuss the 10 Things You Need to Know About Working With a Realtor. From how to pronounce Realtor, to interviewing and hiring your very own, Deb will give listeners REAL advice. Deb and Karan will also answer listener questions at the end of the show.

This show is about what you really need to know about real estate. It's not always the fancy luxury homes and the $5 million deals over martinis. In fact, it’s almost never that. So we're going to get real and tell you what you really need to know about one of the biggest investments you may ever make in your life. For my first episode, I'll tell you a little bit about me, my career and the experiences that led me to become a Realtor and how I can help listeners feel confident about their real estate decisions.