Ep. 107 - Make sure you pay your taxes; otherwise you can get in a lot of trouble.
Release Date: 03/07/2024
Ep. 136 - The Walk Through Before Closing
Real Estate Finder
Recently at the walk through before a closing for one of Jill Glanzer’s Buyers, we discovered that the Seller failed to deliver the property in the condition that was agreed to in the contract and inspection addendum. The contract was supposed to include all television sets, and according the the inspection report the Seller was supposed to replace all of the light bulbs that where out. Usually not a big deal, but when the ceiling is 20 feet tall, changing a lightbulb is not as simple as changing a lightbulb. Join us as we discuss the walk through before closing, What is the walk...
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Ep. 135 - Today’s Real Estate Market with Frank McKinney, Real Estate Rockstar
Real Estate Finder
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Real Estate Finder Podcast. Today, we have an absolutely incredible guest—someone who has made a name for himself not just in luxury real estate but as a true visionary, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. If you’ve ever dreamed of Making It Big in this business, our guest today is living proof that with boldness, creativity, and a fearless mindset, the sky is truly the limit. Frank McKinney is not your typical real estate developer—he’s a real estate artist, a bestselling author, a keynote speaker, and philanthropist. Over...
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Ep. 134 - Cover Your Ass With a Seller’s Disclosure
Real Estate Finder
While not required by law, a Seller’s Disclosure is a good way for a Seller (and a Seller’s agent) to cover their ass. Buyer’s agents should always ask for one in any offer they draft on behalf of their Buyers. Listing agents should ask their Sellers to fill one out after they sign the listing agreement, while they are waiting for photos and preparing the listing for the MLS. It does not matter if the seller ever lived in the property. Want to know more? Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder...
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Ep. 133 - Stop Ghosting People and Always Be Following Up
Real Estate Finder
The biggest complaint that I hear about real estate agents from their customers is that the real estate agent has not been in touch with the customer for an extended period of time. It is very important to follow up with your sellers, buyers and leads. Do not let too much time pass without contacting them. If you show one of your listings, understand that the seller got the house ready, and vacated to accommodate you. You MUST let the seller know if you are finished and if there is any feedback. You must follow up with the showing agent and see if they...
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Ep. 132 - Selling South Florida
Real Estate Finder
There are a lot of reality shows dealing with real estate and a new one dropped over New Year’s called Selling the City. Matthew and Staci are joined by Preston Smith this week and discuss our guilty pleasure of watching real estate TV like Sellling Sunset, Million Dollar Listing, Selling Tampa and the like. Should we make our own show? Selling South Florida? We can feature Staci’s new listing in Palm Beach Gardens, film a listing appointment at Matt’s new lead in Collonade and show Preston’s new Hollywood listing. Would you watch? ...
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Ep. 131 - Should I Stay or Should I Close?
Real Estate Finder
This week we are joined by Preston Smith, who tells us about the successful closing of a condo that he listed in Miami, Florida. It almost didn’t close. Find out what happened and how we got the deal done. Great job Preston!!! Want to know more? Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast! Check out our other Podcasts: Shop podcast T-shirts: Check out some of the best vendors and service providers in Florida: Subscribe to our newsletter or see past issues at: Brought...
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Ep. 130 - Offers of Compensation Can Be Advertised Anywhere EXCEPT the MLS
Real Estate Finder
According to the new rules that went into effect August 17, 2024 you may not display any form of compensation in the Multiple Listing Service. This includes a Bonus. You may however advertise it ANYWHERE ELSE. Sky writing. A billboard. A tattoo that says Bonus! It’s an easy rule. Just ask yourself: is this the MLS? If it’s Facebook, or a television ad, the answer is clearly No. Similarly, according to the new rules a real estate agent may not show a house to a customer without a written agreement that specifies how much the real estate agent will be...
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Ep. 129 - Fortunate After 50 with David Dweck
Real Estate Finder
Today on the Real Estate Finder podcast, we are joined by my good friend David Dweck author of Amazon best seller Fortunate After 50. David is the president and founder of the Boca Real Estate Investment Club and I am proud to call him a friend and mentor. Please join us as we talk to David about real estate investing and we welcome you to join us at our monthly real estate investment club meetings. Want to know more? Send us an email or ask to join us on The Real Estate Finder Podcast! Check out our other Podcasts: Shop...
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Ep. 128 - As Is with the Right to Re-Inspect with Preston Smith
Real Estate Finder
When a Buyer and Seller enter into the Florida As-Is Contract many times they have a different view of that As-Is means. Buyer’s often believe they can ask for credits and/or repairs during the inspection period. Seller’s often believe they are selling the house As-Is and they do not have to make any repairs. Often when a Seller negotiates they will agree to a price but want to let the Buyer know they will not negotiate anything during the inspection period. Sometimes this is a declaration from the Seller, and it is not an agreed upon term...
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Ep. 127 - Purchasing During Holiday Times
Real Estate Finder
It’s a hectic time of year with the holidays around the corner, tons of uncertainty in the media, and an election year. So how do you get buyers and buyer’s agents to your listings? On today’s episode of The Real Estate Finder podcast, Staci asks Matthew how to get buyers to her listing. Aside from the usual marketing, is there a secret sauce to get the attention of agents? Join us for Matthew’s answer and if you’re in the market for a completely 3 bedroom 3 full bathroom single family home in Palm Beach Gardens, contact Staci Garcia...
info_outline"Make sure you pay your taxes; otherwise you can get in a lot of trouble.” I did not write that title. It is a quote from President Richard Nixon. The other quote I was thinking of using for a title was by Albert Einstein "The Hardest Thing in the World to Understand is Income Tax.” That one is amusing because of course, Albert Einstein was a genius and if he thought it was hard to understand, what hope do the rest of us have?
Well there is hope. And her name is Jessica Green! Jessica is the managing director of Green Tax and Business Advisors.
Jessica has a Master in Business with focus in Accounting and has over 15 years of experience in business strategy and has been doing tax preparation, tax strategy, and accounting for over eight years. She enjoys solving complex tax problems and designing strategies to take the tax burden off her clients’ shoulders and believes all clients should be served with the highest levels of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service.
We discuss many common issues that affect Real Estate Agents and Investors. Imagine if you will: You are a real estate agent. You sell a house and make a $15,000 commission. There is no withholding, and that money is going to burn a hole in your pocket. Jessica can help you take the proper deductions and reduce your tax liability, and just as important she can help you plan for the eventual tax bill you will have to pay.
As Ben Franklin said: "In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.”
We are very glad to have met Jessica, we are glad she is a Signature Preferred Vendor and member of our Vendor & Affiliate Network. And we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.
For more information or to contact Jessica please click here: https://greentaxandbusinessadvisors.com
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