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More Custom Fit Realty Show with Don Moore Podcast StoriesCustom Fit Realty Show - 06/28/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy knows the process of selling your home can be incredibly frustrating, so he offers up some solutions to these troublesome periods. This particular show will also clear up confusion surrounding the first time home buyer incentives that have been offered by the government, while covering a myriad of topics such as what is considered the true value of a house (i.e. market value, perceived value, & real value). Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 06/21/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy tackles one of the more trickier issues when looking to sell your house, that being how to deal with a neighboring property that is an eyesore and possible hindrance to your potential buyers. He'll provide some tactful solutions to dealing with this problem while hearing from others as to how they successfully dealt with similar situations. In addition, Essam lends advice on the topic of "short sales" and also how you want to go about determining "fair market value" for your property. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 06/14/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy lets the listeners choose the topics of discussion for this show! As such, he covers a wide array of home buying/selling subjects including the current market for condominiums, the importance in hiring an inspector for your own home before selling, and explaining what to do if the seller's inspector and the buyer's inspector have differing observations. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 06/07/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy fields calls on the anxiety that both buyers and sellers go through during their respective processes. What are some of the stresses that you have experienced when buying or selling? Whether your anxiety comes from the seemingly never ending waiting game or from the fear that you'll get less for your house than it's worth, Essam covers it all and will put your mind at ease. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 05/31/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy explores the thought process that sellers go through when choosing a realtor, while offering up a few tips of his own on what traits make a good one! He'll also address buying or selling a condominium at the present time as well as further explain the background and inner workings of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 05/24/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy tackles some of the top questions posed by home buyers upon first walking into a prospective house (i.e. Why are you selling? What's the condition of the roof?). He'll also address the topic of "short sales" and give helpful insight as to the realtor's secrets regarding water damage. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 04/19/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy wants to hear from you if you are planning to purchase a new home, but continue to wait. What has to happen in order for you to jump into the housing market? Why have you chosen to play the waiting game? Essam also explains the delicate balance within the buying process as it pertains to the relationship between the price of a home and the overall conditions of the property. Plus, great news is on tap when looking at the most recent Affordability Index numbers! Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 04/12/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy explains and fields calls on how home remodeling can add great value to ones house. He also handicaps the current market for lake property and offers valuable advice if you're having trouble refinancing right now. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 04/05/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy relays some great low cost things you can do to make your house more attractive to potential buyers. Plus, you'll want to keep that pen and paper handy as he also shares advice for those just getting started in the home buying process who want to take advantage of the great deals out there. Finally, for those of you frustrated by the selling process right now, Essam offers encouragement through the story of a Brookfield family with whom he has helped sell their home. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 03/29/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy takes on the art of negotiation in the home buying and selling process. This includes managing the entire process, common mistakes that are made, valuable strategies to use, and using personal stories from callers to address the issue. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 03/22/09Custom Fit Realty's Essam Elsafy addresses the buying/selling of a house from the perspective of the buyer on this particular show. He also breaks down the difference between a "buyer's agent" and a "seller's agent" as well as simply addresses whether or not now is indeed the right time to jump into the housing market. You'll also hear first hand accounts of those that decided to jump into the market and are glad they did! Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 03/15/09If you need an update on the Milwaukee real estate market, here's your chance. You might be surprised to learn that the Milwaukee area is quite good when compared to the rest of the country. Also, be listening for three keys that are vital to selling your home right now. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 02/15/09Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz continue to compair your community in terms of property taxes in other areas. They also fill us in on what to expect with President Obama's Stimulus Package. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 02/08/09Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz unveil where your community ranks in terms of property tax in the area. They'll also examine the long term impact should the government's tax credits and low interest rate levels be successful in the short term. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 02/01/09Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz want to find out what is your primary factor when considering to list your next home (i.e. company, agent, commission plan)? They also explain exactly how the role of a "neighborhood" real estate agent has slowly declined since the advent of the internet and it's increasingly popular role in the real estate industry. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 01/25/09Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz remind you to avoid waiting until spring to list your property--now is the time! When it comes to this listing process, what are the primary factors in deciding where to list and with whom? A review of the different real estate listing models (i.e. limited service vs. full service) can be very valuable when making your home buying and selling decision. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 01/18/09Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz take aim at the process of listing a house on the market. Did you list your property in '08? If so, with whom and are you still waiting? You'll want to catch Bob and Craig's exciting news regarding the three major MLS listings in Wisconsin and how they will all soon be combined and at your fingertips! Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 01/11/09Craig Schmitz fills us in on interest rates for new home buyers and homeowners who want to refinance. Flat Fee/Full Service listings of real estate on the internet. Craig also answers questions on home improvements for sellers. Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 01/04/09Bob Tarantino and Craig Schmitz kick off the first show of '09 by explaining how on-line advancements have dramatically aided the home buying experience and process. In these volatile economic times, Bob and Craig give their take on the effect reflected in the lowering of interest rates. Could they go lower still? And, historically speaking, where exactly do mortgage rates stack up as we know them today? Read more » Download PodcastCustom Fit Realty Show - 12/21/08Custom Fit Realty's Bob Tarantino introduces himself to you by presenting his vast array of experience in the realty business, on this his first show as host. If you're a renter, Bob forecasts the future of the housing market to help you decide whether now is the time to buy or if you'd be wise to hold off a little longer. The topic of refinancing is also tackled in terms of the costs involved and if it is, in fact, worthwhile to refinance at all at the present time. Read more » Download Podcast |
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