http://www.evanrussell.comenBusinessCopyright Evan Russellhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c8da354a49200cdf366218b96fa9ba3a.jpghttp://www.evanrussell.comMon, 06 Oct 2025 15:19:23 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russellevan@therussellteam.comThe Russell Realty Minute Podcast is hosted by Evan Russell, a 20 year licensed Real Estate Broker located 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...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-open-houses-still-effective--68031993https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68031993Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:19:14 +0000Evan RussellOpen 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...179century21ne,dreamhomesearch,homesforsale,househunting,newlisting,openhouse,propertylisting,propertyoftheday,realestatbuyer,realestate,realestateagent,realestatemarket,realestatesellercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-in-a-housing-crisis--67974321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67974321Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:08:25 +0000Evan RussellAre we in a Housing Crisis, is the Market gonna crash? Lets dive into that.152buyingrealestate,evanrussell,housemarket,housingcrisis,housingmarket,realestate,realtor,sellingrealestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-inspection-credit-part-2--67942102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67942102Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:03:37 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode.  Evan talks about home inspection credit regarding the buyers perspective.114century21,evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyers,homebuyers,homeinspection,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-inspection-credit--67931970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67931970Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:43:20 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan talks abuot getting a home inspection credit vs having the seller do the work.  121century21,evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyers,homebuyers,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dont-forget-the-taxes--67909356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67909356Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:50:03 +0000Evan RussellIn this epsiode Evan talks about mortgage calculaters and putting or adding in the taxes to your estimated payment. 60evanrussell,firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-listing-overpriced--67908903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67908903Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:16:30 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan gives you some advice on how to determine if a listing is overpriced in this market.  58evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/offer-advice-for-buyers--64563594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64563594Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:37:35 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan gives you some advice on how to handle multiple offer situations. 101evan,evanrussell,homebuyer,homeselling,realestate,realestatecoach,realestatecoaching,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-politics--64301019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64301019Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:14:49 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan talks about sharing political posts on social. 129evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realestatecoach,realestatecoaching,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/direct-mail-stats--63883037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63883037Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:13:54 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell Real Estate Broker Owner discusses how to budget your direct mail campaigns.  121evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realestateagent,realestatecoaching,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-pull-comps-in-today-s-market--63883020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63883020Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:11:28 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan talks about his style of pulling real estate comparable properties to find value.  298evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-family-changes-that-drive-real-estate--63882996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63882996Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:08:39 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan discusses the 5 events in life that drive real estate.102evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facebook-page-part-2--62252659]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62252659Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:37:53 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode Evan Russell discusses the benefits of using your personal facebook page vs. your business page.  Part 2]]>135evanrussell,firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realestateagent,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facebook-page-part-1--62252641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62252641Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:36:46 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode Evan Russell discusses the benefits of using your personal facebook page vs. your business page.  Part 1181evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyers,homebuying,homeselling,minute,realestate,realestateagent,realtor,realty,russell,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/url-s-tells-the-story-of-your-online-journey--62231331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62231331Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:56:08 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell talks about the importance of vanity URL's in your marketing. Your www address tells the story!326evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyers,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,realtortraingincleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-really-over-paying--62154839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62154839Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:04:49 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode Evan talks about his buyers wanting to offer more than asking price and why it is not as bad as it seems.130evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-get-back-into-it--62117156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62117156Thu, 26 Sep 2024 14:24:47 +0000Evan RussellAfter a break we are getting back into the swing.148coaching,evanrussell,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-questions-to-ask-before-listings-your-home--50495777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50495777Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:00:02 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell Discusses the 3 most important questions to ask your listing agent before listing you home!202evanrussell,fsbo,homebuying,homeseller,homeselling,realestate,russellrealty,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-customized-home-search--50495652www.searchwithevan.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50495652Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:40:37 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell offers a custom home search just for you! www.searchwithevan.comwww.searchwithevan.com]]>125evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-stage-my-home--49987984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49987984Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:00:02 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.186evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,homestaging,realestate,realtor,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-my-home-worth--49987969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49987969Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:03 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.170evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homeseller,homeselling,openhouse,realestate,realtor,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-about-today-s-open-houses--49987887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49987887Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:02 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses the Truth about today's open houses.249evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,openhouse,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-time-is-now--49987864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49987864Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses the time to get in the real estate market is NOW! Here is why...210evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-home-prices-drop--49987736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49987736Sun, 29 May 2022 16:07:14 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses whether or not the home prices will drop in the coming months.155evanrussell,homeprices,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroup,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-inspection-credits--49894869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49894869Mon, 23 May 2022 11:00:02 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Group, Evan Russell discusses how best to negotiate home inspection credits.210evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeinspection,homeselling,realestate,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-do-the-comps-say--49894849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49894849Sun, 22 May 2022 16:00:47 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell discusses how Realtors pull comps from the MLS in this episode of the Russell Realty Minute.124evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-things-that-drive-real-estate--49842737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49842737Wed, 18 May 2022 11:40:55 +0000Evan RussellThere are 5 scenarios in life that drive the real estate business, Evan Russell discussed them on his latest episode of the Russell Realty Minute.137evanrussell,firstimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-your-listing-have-a-custom-website--49674970https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49674970Thu, 05 May 2022 12:36:05 +0000Evan Russellin this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan discusses the custom website he creates for each of his listings.286evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,northreading,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroup,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-defines-a-local-agent--49647116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49647116Tue, 03 May 2022 20:54:56 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell discussed what a local agent means in today's market.229evanrussell,fsbo,homebuying,homeseller,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroup,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-sell-my-home-now--49599750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49599750Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:23:29 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell, Broker Owner of the Russell Realty Group discusses the timing of selling your home and what makes most sense for you!232boston,evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,fsbo,homebuying,homeselling,northreading,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroup,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-marketing-your-home-deserves--49581992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49581992Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:08:43 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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.179evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,northreading,realestate,realestatemarketing,realtor,russellrealtygroup,sellmehomecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/highest-and-best-offer-podcast--49482822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49482822Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:05:45 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.163bostonma,evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,northreadingma,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-home-search-process-has-changed--49060697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49060697Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:25:21 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell discusses how the home search process has changed.262evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,northreadingrealestate,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroup,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-such-thing-as-the-perfect-home--49060567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49060567Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:18:06 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode of the Russell Realty Minute, Evan Russell, discusses how to make the home you buy the perfect home!134cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-now-a-good-time-to-sell--48287963https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48287963Fri, 14 Jan 2022 00:49:50 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.174evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-current-market-condition-there-can-only-be-on-winner--48177085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48177085Wed, 05 Jan 2022 14:40:54 +0000Evan RussellIn 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!165evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtor,russellrealtygroupcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-buy-or-rent-my-next-home--48110566
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48110566Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:49:52 +0000Evan RussellRenting 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...
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.]]>172evanrussell,firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-selling-your-home-like-an-online-auction--47836020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47836020Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:22:51 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan Russell, discussed how pricing and selling your home is similar in today's market to that of an online auction.186evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-offer-is-not-always-the-best-offer--47753090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47753090Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:30:33 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.158evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-market-going-to-cool-down--47704307
My take? Definitely not.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47704307Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:25:23 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.
My take? Definitely not.]]>148evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-open-houses-still-effective--46221358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46221358Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:43:36 +0000Evan RussellIn 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 market161evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everybody-is-interested-in-real-estate--46221267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46221267Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:37:46 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.181evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-i-need-a-pre-approval-before-i-look-for-a-new-home--46174707
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46174707Fri, 20 Aug 2021 19:20:12 +0000Evan RussellIn 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. Resources: Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/
Resources:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>213evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-log-jam-in-real-estate--46025273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46025273Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:47:23 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...161evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-you-price-my-home--45750193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45750193Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:51:07 +0000Evan RussellIn this episode, Evan Russell will discuss how he will assist you in determining a listing price for your home.257evanrussellcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dream-home--43636398
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43636398Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:31:40 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>227cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-forget-the-association-fee--43604754
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43604754Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:36:52 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>126cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-not-in-a-housing-bubble--43528453
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43528453Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:22:49 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>152cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-one-offer-on-a-home--43493154
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43493154Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:37:52 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>93cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-a-think-about-it--43405703
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43405703Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:29:43 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>227cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/definition-of-needs-work--43359381
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43359381Tue, 09 Feb 2021 14:00:04 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>169cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/virtual-home-buying--43238469
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43238469Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:20:12 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>224cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-a-realtor--43170136
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43170136Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:03:18 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>167cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mls-is-the-root--43128967
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43128967Tue, 26 Jan 2021 17:10:59 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>200cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/foreclosure--43050553
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43050553Thu, 21 Jan 2021 20:28:55 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>225cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bidding-tips-part-2--42996449
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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42996449Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:01:36 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bidding-tips-part-1--42933692
"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42933692Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:23:39 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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/]]>175cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-been-a-better-time-to-sell--42828119
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42828119Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:50:11 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>225cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-hate-the-word-contract--42828087
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42828087Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:45:19 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>212cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tried-and-true-real-estate-marketing--42721227
"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:

Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42721227Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:50:16 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:

Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>181cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-reasons-your-home-won-t-sell--42724367
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42724367Thu, 31 Dec 2020 06:40:14 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...
"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:
Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>294cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-space-improving-the-work-from-home-life--42636987

"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:

Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42636987Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:50:03 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...

"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:

Visit our website: https://www.therussellteam.com/]]>247cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commuting--42636624

"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/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42636624Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:30:06 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...

"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/]]>247cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closing-cost-credit-vs-reduction-in-purchase-price--22925684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22925684Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:35:11 +0000Evan Russell120homebuying,homeselling,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-feedback-doesn-t-matter--22925607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22925607Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:33:47 +0000Evan RussellThe only feedback a seller wants to hear is, “Are they going to make an offer?”124evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-things-couples-agree-on-when-home-shopping--22920502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22920502Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:17:08 +0000Evan Russell5 Things Couples Agree on When Home Shopping117evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-things-couple-agree-on-when-home-shopping-part-2--22887908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22887908Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:27:30 +0000Evan Russell163evanrussell,homebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-things-couple-s-bicker-about-while-home-shopping--22887179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22887179Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:39:57 +0000Evan RussellCouples 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.172evanrussell,home,homebuying,househunting,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-the-listing-agent--13389093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13389093Fri, 24 Nov 2017 16:00:04 +0000Evan RussellHave 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?216buyeragent,evanrussell,listingagent,realestate,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-the-commission-split--13386404https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13386404Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:00:04 +0000Evan RussellWho pays for the commission? How is it split? The answer may surprise you.243buyeragent,commission,commissionsplit,evanrussell,realestate,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preparing-for-the-home-inspection--13384353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13384353Tue, 21 Nov 2017 15:06:49 +0000Evan RussellHome 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.224beprepared,evanrussell,homeinspection,homeinspector,realestate,russellrealtyminutecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-strategic-pricing-important--13372158https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13372158Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:00:04 +0000Evan RussellStrategic 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.203evanrussell,pricingyourhome,realestate,strategicpricing,thepriceisrightcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-only-want-to-work-with-the-listing-agent--13349966https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13349966Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:30:05 +0000Evan RussellAre there disadvantages or benefits to working solely with a listing agent?149buyingagent,evanrussell,listingagent,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-dream-home--13345050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13345050Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:23:01 +0000Evan RussellIs there such a thing as a dream home? Evan Russell narrows it down to two key things when it comes to your dream home.222dreamhome,dreamhouse,evanrussell,findingyourdreamhomecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house-questions-does-this-home-have-the-features-you-are-looking-for--11990498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11990498Sun, 04 Jun 2017 10:05:27 +0000Evan RussellThis 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.235homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house-questions-how-does-this-home-compare-to-others--11990490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11990490Fri, 02 Jun 2017 10:00:07 +0000Evan RussellThis 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.208firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house-questions-are-you-working-with-an-agent--11990483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11990483Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:00:31 +0000Evan RussellThis 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.261firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,openhouse,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house-questions-how-long-have-you-been-looking--11990447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11990447Wed, 31 May 2017 10:00:02 +0000Evan RussellThis 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.208firsttimehomebuying,homebuying,homeselling,openhouse,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-house-questions-what-do-you-think-of-the-price--11990507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11990507Tue, 30 May 2017 17:17:14 +0000Evan RussellThis 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.192homebuying,homeselling,openhouse,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-discounted-commission-bad--11760157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11760157Mon, 01 May 2017 18:17:30 +0000Evan RussellIn 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.290discountcommission,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/handling-multiple-offers--11731717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11731717Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:08:04 +0000Evan RussellIn the episode, Evan Russell discusses how to make an offer when there are more then is more than one offer on the property!153evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recap-of-the-the-previous-26-5-episodes-of-real-estate-questions--9765344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765344Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:00:38 +0000Evan RussellRecap of the the previous 26.5 episodes of real estate questions answered by Evan Russell, Broker/Owner of ERA Russell Realty Group128evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-ever-been-involved-in-litigation-on-a-real-estate-transaction--9765340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765340Sat, 26 Nov 2016 10:00:12 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?253evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-your-manager-and-may-we-call-him--9765336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765336Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:00:16 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 25 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Who is your manager and may we call him?91evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-we-find-out-what-prospective-buyers-think-about-our-home--9765332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765332Thu, 24 Nov 2016 10:00:10 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?88evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-often-will-we-be-in-contact-after-we-sign-the-listing-agreement--9765287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765287Wed, 23 Nov 2016 10:00:20 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?42evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-we-deal-with-you-or-with-your-assistant--9765273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765273Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:00:40 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 22 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Will we deal with you or with your assistant?50evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-many-people-visit-your-website-each-month--9765262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765262Mon, 21 Nov 2016 10:00:41 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 21 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. How many people visit your website each month?75evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-other-websites-will-you-use-to-feature-my-home--9765258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765258Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:00:22 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?58evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-a-website-to-feature-my-home-for-sale--9765251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765251Sat, 19 Nov 2016 10:00:35 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?74evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-you-help-us-enhance-our-home-for-a-quicker-sale-and-a-higher-price--9765243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765243Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:00:03 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?96evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-i-see-examples-of-the-materials-you-will-use-to-market-my-home--9765241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765241Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:00:11 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?75evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-open-houses-part-of-your-market-plan--9765230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765230Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:00:02 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 16 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Are open houses part of your market plan?82evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-written-marketing-plan-to-sell-my-home-part-2--9765316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765316Tue, 15 Nov 2016 23:00:02 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?107evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-have-a-written-marketing-plan-to-sell-my-home-part-1--9765221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765221Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:00:39 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?112evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-professional-fee-structure--9765208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765208Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:00:49 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is your professional fee structure?49evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-ensure-that-our-real-estate-transaction-will-close-smoothly-and-on-time--9765204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765204Sun, 13 Nov 2016 10:00:23 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?75homebuying,homesellingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-percentage-of-your-transactions-actually-close--9765182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765182Sat, 12 Nov 2016 10:00:19 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 12 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What percentage of your transactions actually close?72evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-percentage-of-your-listings-sell-during-the-listing-period--9765163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765163Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:00:12 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?35evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,northreading,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-close-to-the-asking-price-do-your-listings-sell-for--9765130https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765130Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:00:05 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?86evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-average-market-time-for-your-listings--9765067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765067Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:00:16 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is the average market time for your listings?77evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-you-sold-any-homes-in-my-area--9765051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765051Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:00:27 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 8 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Have you sold any homes in my area?82evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-rank-compared-with-other-agents-in-your-company--9765041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765041Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:00:05 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?76evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-your-market-share-in-your-area--9765027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765027Sun, 06 Nov 2016 10:00:43 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 6 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. What is your market share in your area?100evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,interviewingrealestateagent,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-share-of-your-business-comes-from-repeat-clients-and-referrals--9765017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765017Sat, 05 Nov 2016 09:00:26 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?60evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-i-see-some-reviews-from-your-past-clients--9765002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9765002Fri, 04 Nov 2016 09:00:41 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 4 on how to interview your real estate agent. May I see some letters of reviews from your past clients?62evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-many-clients-have-you-served-and-may-i-review-your-client-list--9764914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9764914Thu, 03 Nov 2016 09:00:16 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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?61evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-real-estate-your-full-time-career--9764906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9764906Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:00:01 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 2 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent. Is real estate your full-time career?52evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,homevalues,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long-have-you-been-a-real-estate-professional--9764897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9764897Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:00:05 +0000Evan RussellEvan Russell answers question number 1 of 26 on how to interview your real estate agent.60evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,homevalues,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intro-to-26-questions-to-ask-your-real-estate-agent--9764989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9764989Mon, 31 Oct 2016 16:01:11 +0000Evan RussellEvan 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.90evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-buyer-feedback-actually-matter--9491000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9491000Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:00:23 +0000Evan RussellDoes buyer feedback about your home actually? The only feedback that matters is if they are interested or not.245homebuying,homeselling,homevalues,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-reasons-why-a-home-doesn-t-sell--9454894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9454894Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:33:18 +0000Evan RussellThere are only 2 reasons why a home doesnt sell.207homeseller,homeselling,homevalues,realestatemarketingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-the-north-reading-ma-real-estate-market--9454753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9454753Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:17:49 +0000Evan RussellNORTH READING Residents: Our home market report for August 2016 is out.203homepricing,homesold,homevalues,realestate,whatsmyhomeworthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pricing-your-home-for-sale--9422516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9422516Sun, 18 Sep 2016 09:00:49 +0000Evan RussellIf you've done your homework, you should be able to take a pretty educated guess at setting the price of your home.199homepricing,homeselling,homevalues,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buying-an-as-is-house--9422488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9422488Sat, 17 Sep 2016 02:01:13 +0000Evan RussellThe “as-is” language in all of the local contracts puts a heavy weight on a buyer’s shoulders.202cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/communication-is-the-key--9295743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9295743Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:51:36 +0000Evan RussellCommunication is key to any successful real estate transaction!153evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuyer,homeseller,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-my-mortgage-payment-calculated--9202997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9202997Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:53:49 +0000Evan RussellYour 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.126homebuying,homeselling,mortgage,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-not-to-do-when-buying-a-home--9202992https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9202992Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:52:32 +0000Evan RussellTop Things You Should NOT Do When Buying a Home167homebuying,homeselling,lending,mortgage,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-is-best-time-to-buy--9162948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9162948Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:20:18 +0000Evan RussellEveryone knows that spring is the best time of the year to buy or sell a house? Isn’t it?142evanrussell,firsttimehomebuying,homebuyer,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-available-or-not--9162874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9162874Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:02:51 +0000Evan RussellIf 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!210homebuying,homesearch,homeselling,realestate,zillowcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-mortgage-commitment--9111870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9111870Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:57:09 +0000Evan RussellWhat is the difference between a pre-approval and a mortgage commitment167homebuying,homeselling,mortgage,realestatelending,reficleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-pays-the-real-estate-agents-commission--9111466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9111466Tue, 02 Aug 2016 18:44:44 +0000Evan RussellIf 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.206homebuying,mortgage,mortgagelending,mortgageprocess,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-my-agent-actually-doing-for-me--9111232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9111232Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:59:19 +0000Evan RussellWith 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.224homebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,realestateagentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-estate-negotiations-part-3--9065882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9065882Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:26:45 +0000Evan RussellThe recent sales in the neighborhood give you and your agent ammunition and information to make a solid offer.188homebuying,homeselling,negotiation,realestate,realtorcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-estate-negotiations-part-2--9065870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9065870Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:24:53 +0000Evan RussellA 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.203firstimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,negotiation,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-estate-negotiations-part-1--9065864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9065864Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:23:22 +0000Evan RussellWhen 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.145evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,negotiation,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-valuation-sites--9039461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9039461Fri, 22 Jul 2016 18:13:47 +0000Evan RussellWhen 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.182cma,homebuying,homeselling,homevaluation,onlinehomevaluationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/truth-about-home-staging--9022593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9022593Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:14:17 +0000Evan RussellWhen 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.210homebuyer,homeseller,homestaging,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meeting-your-buyer-agent-for-the-first-time--8990756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8990756Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:39:22 +0000Evan RussellMeeting your buyer agent for the first time, here is what you should expect.172evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfect-house--8966858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8966858Tue, 12 Jul 2016 12:52:45 +0000Evan RussellAll homes have flaws. Some you can deal with; others are deal breakers. Here's how to know the difference.137evanrussell,firstimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-what-information-do-i-need-to-put-in-my-offer--8880830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8880830Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:10:13 +0000Evan RussellThis episode is a continuation of what information is need to present an offer on a home.192evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-information-do-i-need-to-put-in-my-offer--8880820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8880820Wed, 29 Jun 2016 15:03:13 +0000Evan RussellHome-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.210evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/calling-on-a-real-estate-yard-sign--8873904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8873904Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:01:34 +0000Evan RussellYes, 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 questions180evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeselling,realestateyardsignscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-need-a-home-inspection--8844255https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8844255Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:20:36 +0000Evan RussellBefore you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector.218evanrussell,firsttimehomebuyer,homebuying,homeinspection,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-a-local-real-estate-agent-part-2--8815694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8815694Mon, 20 Jun 2016 20:20:35 +0000Evan RussellUse 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.180buyingahome,homebuying,homeselling,realestate,sellingahomecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-should-i-hire-a-local-real-estate-agent--8815442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8815442Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:48:14 +0000Evan RussellBut I see that you are not with a local company, so you might not be a good fit211erarussellrealtygroup,evanrussell,homebuying,homeselling,localrealestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-a-website-to-search-homes--8793910https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8793910Fri, 17 Jun 2016 14:08:01 +0000Evan RussellThe purpose of any website for the business or site owner is to generate a lead.226firsttimehomebuyer,home,homebuying,homesearchcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-much-should-i-offer-on-a-home-i-like--8785453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8785453Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:38:10 +0000Evan RussellMaking 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.139buyerahome,homebuying,homeselling,realestatecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-seller-concession--8767874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8767874Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:53:48 +0000Evan RussellA 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 mortgage199evanrussell,home,homebuying,homeselling,mortgagecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-i-need-a-pre-approval-before-i-see-a-home--8728211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8728211Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:07:48 +0000Evan RussellMost 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!201mortgage,preapprovalcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-look-for-when-touring-a-home--8702869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8702869Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:19:51 +0000Evan RussellWhile 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.”209cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-i-use-a-friend-as-my-real-estate-agent--8679601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8679601Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:47:50 +0000Evan RussellMy 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 backfire197cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-cma--8671087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8671087Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:11:43 +0000Evan RussellA “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...170cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-choose-an-agent--8613092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8613092Thu, 26 May 2016 12:22:07 +0000Evan RussellChoosing an agent is a simple as finding one you trust, you connect with and feel understands your needs and wants.176cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-time-to-head-out-and-look-at-homes--8606718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8606718Wed, 25 May 2016 18:00:34 +0000Evan RussellLooking 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...149cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-a-home-online--8594811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8594811Tue, 24 May 2016 14:54:30 +0000Evan RussellIn 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...176home,homesearch,homesearchonlinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attending-an-open-house--8584626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8584626Mon, 23 May 2016 12:54:52 +0000Evan RussellOpen 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.175homebuyer,homebuying,openhousecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-buyer-feedback-matter--8523307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8523307Mon, 16 May 2016 12:43:36 +0000Evan RussellThe 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?”174cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-home-s-assessed-value--8523192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8523192Mon, 16 May 2016 12:27:46 +0000Evan RussellA 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.161cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russell-realty-minute-episode-1--8498454This 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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