Episode 171: Renovated? Really? Plus the latest on the NAR Settlement Changes
Release Date: 09/10/2024
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Lauren and Amanda return for Part 2, and things kick off with a laugh as the crew plays a hilarious game: Where Would the Cast of White Lotus Live in Charleston? (Spoiler: Walton Goggins’ character is definitely a Goat Island guy—because people? No thanks.) From there, the gang dives into stories from recent out-of-town clients and how they tailor home tours to match the very different vibes across Charleston’s many boroughs. Amanda and Stacy make their case for Daniel Island, while Lauren and Erin are riding hard for Mount Pleasant. Finally, they unpack some hot trends in...
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On today’s episode Erin + Stacy sit down with Smith Spencer Superstars: Lauren Delamater + Amanda Noble to discuss their incredible backgrounds in Real Estate, their investment properties and whether or not there are still deals to be had in Charleston. The four agents get into an in-depth discussion around the recent headlines calling for Real Estate Agents to “justify their commissions” and shed some fascinating light on what actually goes into earning that 2%. They also share some red flags to look for when working with new clients and get real about why ‘part-time’...
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Ok, so maybe she just *thought* about it...On this solo episode Stacy and Erin answer a listener question and dive into why reality shows get it wrong when it comes to real estate. E-mail your questions (and undying love and affection for Erin) to: Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Coastal Creek Design
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On today's episode Stacy and Erin sit down with their incredible Social Media Manager and content creation wunderkind: Justin Tucker. They discuss how he has changed their business and dive into his personal strategy for creating compelling and original content. They discuss Justin's career and he shares some very helpful guidelines for putting yourself out there on social media in a way that feels unique and authentic to you! Follow Justin on IG: Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Coastal Creek Design https://coastalcreekdesign.com
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On today's episode Stacy and Erin sit down for a little catchup. Erin has some grievances to air for 2025, including how Real Estate agents in Charleston need to go back to etiquette school. Stacy has her own renovation frustration and has to "become a Karen" for a day. Plus, Erin runs down what the market has been like for her so far and shares a hilarious inspection gone wrong that you have the hear to believe. (HINT: it involves the words 'termite fecal matter') Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First Home Mortgage Coastal Creek Design...
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On today's episode Stacy and Erin welcome Brian Wells of Coastal Creek Designs back to the show to talk all about renovations. So often clients find a home with good bones but it can be tricky to get realistic estimates for what it would cost to get that diamond in the rough up to snuff. Brian shares real numbers and good solid advice for how to arm agents with accurate information so buyers can make educated decisions and set themselves up for success when looking at renovating or building an addition onto their dream home. Check Out Our Partners: Bill Payne NMLS ID#: 283298 with First...
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On today’s episode Erin and Stacy sit down to discuss the recent meeting they had with their Business Coach and how it has them pumped up for the year ahead. Erin makes some predictions for how things might go in 2025 and points to some recent current events that are impacting the Charleston market while Stacy shares some health challenges she’s been navigating and how it is reframing her definition of success. Finally, the ladies get into an impromptu discussion about grief, regret and loss and how it can make you a better person, even if it hurts. Work with Smith...
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On today’s episode Stacy and Erin sit down with the owner and creator of ‘Portico Longevity’ Dr. Sarah Relyea-Logan, to discuss her career in Medicine and how it has evolved since moving from her home country of Canada to the United States. After becoming wildly disenchanted with the way Western Medicine is practiced in America, Dr. Relyea-Logan decided to take a step back and run her own farm for nearly a decade before feeling the call to get back to her roots of helping people feel better. Fast forward to her opening Portico,( which is technically a medispa but once you get...
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Stacy and Erin sit down for a quick Holiday chat and cover all the things that they love (and hate) about being in real estate during the holiday season. Plus, they dive into what the year ahead might look like and gear up for a busy (and we mean busy!) 2025. Happy New Year to all of our beloved listeners. Cheers to all that 2025 holds.
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Back in the Fall, Stacy had the brilliant idea of hosting their annual company retreat at Theatre 99. The entire team got together to take an improv workshop with Brandy Sullivan and Greg Tavares who are the founders of the fabled theatre on Meeting Street. Brandy and Greg have been doing improv together since college and founded Theatre 99 in 2000. Nearly 25 years later they are still some of the funniest people around and on today’s episode Erin and Stacy interview them to find out how they got their start and share how improv has helped the team at Smith Spencer Real...
info_outlineOn today's episode Stacy and Erin discuss misconceptions about what constitutes a renovation. Hint, to renovate means to make new, and new is new, not 10 or 20 years old y'all. They also call out the half-assers and DIYers on their versions of renovations. Sorry sellers, but changing the sink in your 50 year old bathroom doesn't *quite* constitute a "full renovation". Plus, the ladies share their formula for success when prepping your home for sale. Lastly, they dive into the fallout they're seeing from the new commission laws that are in effect and how it impacts agents, buyers, and deals in the real world.
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