Welcome to The Real, Wausau’s Real Estate Show. Our team has helped over 1,400 homes sold, totaling 250+ Million in Sales Volume. I launched this podcast in 2020 to educate buyers, sellers and anyone interested in real estate in our local Central Wisconsi
If you're considering buying a property in the country, you should understand the different types of septic systems and county requirements (for older systems to be in compliance). This week on The Real... Tune in! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
A buyer agency agreement is not just a piece of paper you sign, it's an agreement between you as "the buyer" and your agent - who is acting as your representative during the buying process. So, what does that entail and what are the benefits? That's what we are talking about today, tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
We're in the full swing of spring... Coming at you with a spring market update! Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
This episode is a re-run from one of our early recordings, but it's a question I get asked this question a lot. Some agents may shy away from it, but it's a good question, and an honest one that we're diving into that on the show!Tune in on this week's episode of The Real, Wausau's Real Estate Show.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
We get this question a lot from students in high school or maybe recent graduates looking to purchase their first home or an investment property... "What can I be doing now, so I'm ready to buy a property?" Tune into this week's episode with Cody Hoelsher!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Over the past few years, our aim has been to provide timely market updates during each season and also practical tips for buyers and sellers during the various seasons. With winter upon us, Cody Hoelscher shares practical tips for all! Tune in.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Technology has changed almost every industry out there, including our own, real estate. Today, Danielle shares some of the key areas we've changes in over the past several years with digitally signed offers, virtual tours and more... Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
This a re-run from an episode recorded in 2020 when Austin was in the studio with Justin Bates, Attorney at The Bates Legal Group. Today we're revisiting title work and what it means to take title in real estate! We have Justin sharing his perspective on the different ways to take title.For more information on Justin Bates, see the website and contact information below:Justin Bates, The Bates Legal Group(715) 843-5599https://www.bateslegalgroup.com/
This is a unique topic as we dive into avoiding real estate and rental scams, that sadly have become more and more prevalent today. Tune in! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
This episode is a rerun from earlier this year... buyers remorse can be a reality for many different people, and in may different purchases... including real estate! Today we are diving into practical tips on avoiding remorse in your next purchase.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Are you considering buying a single family home or a condo? What should you consider when purchasing a condo as it pertains to pets, bylaws & restrictions, HOA fees and more... this week on The Real.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Owning a home comes with changes and more responsibility in terms of maintenance... and that's what we're talking about today - 5 practical tips for home owners! Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Are homes still selling well over asking, buyers waiving home inspections, and multiple offers on homes? These are some common questions I get asked - check out the video below for a fall market update in our local Marathon County real estate market. This week featured on The Real with Austin Solomon.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today we're talking about buying a home in the current market when interest rates are higher and the overall cost of living continues to climb... How can you make your dollar go further when buying today. Let's dive in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Buying a home for most American's is the largest purchase they'll ever make. Selecting the right agent and understanding agency is a good place to start when getting ready to buy a home! This week Kendra dives into commonly asked questions and answers. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today, we're talking about escalation clauses. What is an escalation clause? How can buyers effectively use this technique to strengthen their offer? Are there times this tool isn't as effective? All this and more... tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today, Danielle Schneider is talking about 1.) how staging can help buyers visualize themselves in your home, 2.) the importance of staging, and 3.) tips to help you prepare your home for sale. Let's dive in! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Welcome back to the podcast! As summer draws to an end and fall is around the corner... What has been happening in our local marketplace and what is expected for this coming fall market? Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
We're reaching back in the archives to talk about bump clauses. We talked about them in 2020... but as they are making their way back into offers, it's time to revisit them!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Many homes in our local area were built in the late 1800's and early 1900's. If you're considering buying or selling a home with an older electrical system, what should you consider? Is it potentially hazardous? All this and more, this week on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
If you're considering owning a home in the country or even on the outskirts of town with a private well, it's helpful to understand what's in your water. This episode is all about well-water testing, what is tested for and what the results mean... E. coli, coliform bacteria, arsenic, nitrates and more! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Considering purchasing a country property with a rural home loan? There are benefits to you as the buyer, but there are a few things to consider including the location of the property, condition, etc. Tune into this week's episode with Danielle Schneider!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Getting ready to move? These simple tips are helpful when planning to switch utilities over, informing various companies, packing & unpacking and more! This week on The Real, Wausau's Real Estate Show with Kendra Wolfgram. Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today we have Austin Solomon and Matt Mullen in the studio talking about investment trends we're seeing in the local marketplace - What makes a good rental property? Are investors having success buying in a low-inventory market? And how to get an investment property under contract in a competitive market? All this today on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Ever considering buying a home that needs work, renovating it and then reselling? Today, Carly Schwanz, agent with The Solomon Group, shares here experience with this process, as she's personally done it successfully with 4 homes and more to come. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today we have Cody Hoelscher & Lucca Tonelli in the studio providing a spring market update! With the limited inventory, what does the market ahead hold? This week on The Real, Wausau's Real Estate Show! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
This week, Realtor® Kendra Wolfgram, dives into what is "an appraisal gap" and how it can be helpful for both buyers and sellers in a competitive market. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
A lot of people shy away from moving in the winter months, but it DOES have some hidden benefits you may not have considered. This week with Lucca Tonelli & Cody Hoelscher.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
This year there is less inventory in general than in previous years... We are experiencing a "shift in the market". In my opinion, the reason for this shift in the market has to do with the number of buyers in the market and the current "buyer mentality"... this week on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Hey everyone, it's Lucca Tonelli with The Solomon Group at Coldwell Banker Action. Today I'm talking about what investors should consider as we head into the 2023 market. Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Hey everyone, it's Cody Hoelscher with The Solomon Group at Coldwell Banker Action. Today I'm talking about Mortgage Buydowns and how that impacts interest rates & monthly payments for buyers!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Hey everyone, it's Lucca Tonelli with The Solomon Group at Coldwell Banker Action. Today I'm talking about why our current market during the pandemic and today is different than the market in 2008/2009 for 3 main reasons. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Excited to dig this re-run out of the archives. Jeff Newman, licensed home inspector, and I are talking about some of the common misconceptions around home inspections. As the market shifts, we are seeing more inspection contingencies in offers today! Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Cody Hoelscher dives into how sellers can take advantage of this seller's market to get top dollar for their property. There are two key factors to this equation... this week on The Real - tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today Cody Hoeslcher is behind the microphone, sharing his insight on home inspections, especially during this competitive seller's market. Are people still waving them? What percentage of offers have home inspections? Are sellers willing to negotiate if inspection repairs are requested? All this and more on this week's episode - tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today Matt Mullen shares how purchasing a home often includes navigating uncharted territory... especially for first-time home buyers. Most steps aren't as intimidating as they may seem when you're partnered with an agent guiding you each step of the way. This week on The Real - tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
We couldn't do what we do without our team. It's not only beneficial for providing our clients with top service and quick response times, but also for our team members to encourage one another and push each other to do their best. This is a fun episode with multiple team members behind the mic, enjoy! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
How can a buyer today be prepared to enter the marketing with today's market being so competitive. This week, Kendra is sharing valuable insight to prepare you to be successful in the real estate marketplace. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today we are joined by Carly Schwanz, Realtor with The Solomon Group - Coldwell Banker Action. Carly's been a Wisconsin native her entire life and today she's sharing practical advice to consider when moving to an area with four seasons, especially if relocating from another climate or part of the country. Hot summers, cold winters and everything in between. Tune in! Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
We've seen a little bit of change on this topic over the past few years... why some states across the country are discouraging buyers from writing personal letters to sellers. This week on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
What are some of the joys of being a real estate agent? And on the contrary, what are some of the lows of being an agent? This week on The Real, Wausau Real Estate Show.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
There are a lot of misconceptions about lock boxes... what they are and how they function. They are a great tool that agents use daily, here's a short, fun episode all about lock boxes.Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Everyone wants that "perfect" home, but as a buyer oftentimes finding a home in this competitive market includes "compromising" in certain areas. In my experience helping buyers, I tend to recommend these steps as you start your search... this week on The Real!“Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/ “
Over the past few years, we've seen an influx of people moving across the country from larger cities to smaller cities - like our hometown in Central Wisconsin. With differing budgets and cost of living... How has this trend played out in our local market? This week on The Real!
The long awaited summer is finally here! What does the summer market look like for buyers and sellers in Central Wisconsin? How will the increasing interest rates and historically lower inventory affect buyers and sellers alike? This week on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
As spring makes a delayed appearance in Central Wisconsin, you might consider putting your home on the market! Today, I'm discussing criteria to consider for selecting an agent for your sale. This is rerun of one of my early episodes on the show but the same principles apply today! Tune in!
Can any sense be made from the current market we are in? As a buyer, competing against other offers may leave you discouraged, or for the winning offer, knowing you've gotten a home that's extremely desirable. This week on The Real!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
What is going to happen in the next 3 months, 6 months, 12 months in the real estate market? Is there going to be a large downturn? Should I buy now or should I wait? ... A lot of people are asking and here's the answer! This week on The Real. Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
As a buyer... how can you make your offer stand out when you're competing against 10, 20, 30 offers? Today we are taking about 3 tips to getting your offer accepted in this crazy market. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Today I'm joined by Ryan Molstad, a fellow DC Everest graduate, that grew up in the area and now is a mortgage lender at Envoy Mortgage in the Twin Cities. We're talking about aspects of the area we really appreciated while growing up. Tune in!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/
Just a fun episode this St. Patrick's Day! Some fun real estate stories where I've seen a little "Luck of the Irish"... enjoy!Listen on your favorite podcast app or on our website at: https://www.thesolomongroupwi.com/about/the-real-podcast/