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    Explore " brokers" with insightful episodes like "Easy Financial Protection", "Stay Connected with Connecticut (Real Estate) - David Lemel Tells All", "Obie streamlines insurance and risk management for the real estate investor", "Episode 31: Financial definitions" and "Ep 13: Your Real Source Season Finale" from podcasts like ""Talking Real Money Minute - Investing Advice and Money Musings", "The Brad Weisman Show", "Technori", "Wealth, Taxes, and Finances with John Cindia" and "Your Real Source"" and more!

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    Stay Connected with Connecticut (Real Estate) - David Lemel Tells All

    Stay Connected with Connecticut (Real Estate) - David Lemel Tells All

    My good buddy and fellow Realtor, David Lemel, joins me for some chitter chatter about his market up in Connecticut.  They are crazy busy and experiencing many of the things we are here in Pennsylvania.  Listen as he walks you through the current market and his predictions for the future of their market.  Stay Connected w/ Connecticut!! 

    David runs a team called Team Powerhouse at Coldwell Banker in Connecticut, for more information go to his facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TeamPowerhouseSells. 

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    Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show (formerly known as Real Estate and YOU), where we dive into the world of real estate, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take on the real world. Get ready to explore the ups and downs of life with a side of humor. From property to personality, we've got it all covered. Tune in, laugh along, and let's get real! 🏡🌟 #TheBradWeismanShow #RealEstateRealLife #realestateandyou

    Credits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

    Obie streamlines insurance and risk management for the real estate investor

    Obie streamlines insurance and risk management for the real estate investor
    Insurance tech has been an industry ripe for disruption with a slew of companies like ClearCover, CoverWallet, Kin and Vouch making waves recently. Obie, a combo insurance brokerage and risk management platform is geared to join the fray by focusing on serving real estate investors from multiunit to single family residences (SFRs). Aaron Letzeiser, founder and CEO of Obie, joins the show to share with Scott how he identified the pain point, the emergence of millenials rapidly joining the real estate investment market, why tech is expected to solve problems and how they are making management clean.

    Episode 31: Financial definitions

    Episode 31: Financial definitions

    In episode 31, John focuses on defining some of the terms that have been used in previous podcasts. These terms are important to understand when completing any banking or financial task.

    John Cindia can be found at www.lifestagesadvisory.com and this podcast can be found on all major podcast platforms. Additionally, if you have information to share or want to be on the show, please email jcindia@lifestagesadvisory.com

    Ep 13: Your Real Source Season Finale

    Ep 13: Your Real Source Season Finale

    In this episode, Dave interviews Brian Alford, the Chief of Information Officer at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. They discuss the benefits of RESO (Real Estate Standards Organization) for Real Estate Professionals.  

    Brian dives deeper into how RESO and standardization is important for technology in real estate, especially in regards to data working together, API data fields, and the efficiency of moving data and implementing new software programs.

    They also share how MiRealSource is a RESO Charter Member and the importance of standardization in the industry as whole. Dave and Brian discuss a public service announcement for listeners while continuing to answer listeners' popular questions.

    And as always, Dave shares an etiquette minute and discusses the market statistics with an evaluation of the pandemic curve graphs: new listings, pending listings and sold listings.

    Ep 12: MLS History With Chuck Reaume

    Ep 12: MLS History With Chuck Reaume

    Owner of Century 21 AAA North and a 9 time President on the MiRealSource Board of Directors. Dave and Chuck discuss the 100 Year Anniversary of MiRealSource coming up in 2021, they share some fun facts about the MLS, the industry, and what life was like 100 years ago back in 1921. Chuck talks about his 52 years working in real estate and all the changes he’s seen, plus his experiences working 34 years on the Board of Directors for the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource

    Dave also answers listeners questions, discusses the market statistics and his evaluation of the pandemic curve graphs regarding new listings, pending listings and sold listings.

    Ep 11: Interviews With Board of Directors

    Ep 11: Interviews With Board of Directors

    In this episode, Dave interviews Broker Owners & Board of Directors Hank Mendez and Edwin St. Aubin. Hank is the Broker-Owner of WEICHERT REALTORS-Excel, and the Director representing the Middle Third Category seat on the Board for MiRealSource. Edwin is the Broker-Owner at St. Aubin Real Estate and the Director representing the Lower Third Category seat on the Board of Directors for MiRealSource.

    Both Hank and Edwin discuss what brought them to run for a seat on the Board of Directors, what a broker-owned MLS means to them as Shareholders and as Broker-Owners. Edwin and Hank also share what they appreciate about MiRealSource’s resources, education, tools, and what they’ve learned since taking their recent seats on the Board of Directors after decades of being in the industry.

    Dave also discusses the pandemic curve with the current market trends.

    Ep 10: A Mixin' it up with MiRealSource Celebration

    Ep 10: A Mixin' it up with MiRealSource Celebration

    In this episode, Dave has two guests, Taylor Fedewa (Director of Communications & Photography) and Colleen Delange (MLS Account Manager) who both work for the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Colleen & Taylor discuss their hit online variety show/webinar they co-host together.

    They share what you can expect when watching the Mixin’ it up with MiRealSource shows and celebrate the conclusion of their first season, their favorite episodes and the launch of season two (2) of the variety show with new content, guests and fresh ideas for your learning pleasure.

    Dave & his producer Jake also answer listeners questions, discuss the recent pandemic market statistics and of course share an etiquette minute.

    Ep 9: Two New MLS Statuses

    Ep 9: Two New MLS Statuses

    In this episode, Dave breaks down two new statuses added to the MLS with his guest, Colleen Delange, Realtor® & MLS Account Manager at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Dave and Colleen share their opinions and experiences as well as what to be aware of in terms of the two new statuses: Coming Soon Status & Accepting Back Up Offer Status (ABO). Colleen does a wonderful job explaining some specific examples of how these two new statuses can effect your listings and clients & ways to use these two statuses to better serve you and your clients.

    Dave also answers listeners questions, discusses the market statistics and his evaluation of the pandemic curve graphs regarding new listings, pending listings and sold listings.

     

    Ep 8: A Broker-Owned MLS

    Ep 8: A Broker-Owned MLS

    In this episode, Dave DeRees talks with Traci DeWitt, the Chief Operating Officer at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Traci and Dave discuss how brokers join and what it means to be a broker-owner and shareholder with MiRealSource. She also shares the involvement brokers have with the MLS, their data, and their ability to voice their needs, concerns and hopes for what the MLS can provide to brokers and agents.

    Traci also explains how the Board of Directors seats and categories are determined and how MiRealSource plans to handle the 2020 annual shareholder meeting in October during this pandemic. Dave answers questions from listeners, discusses this week's market stats during the pandemic and everyone's favorite etiquette minute. 



    Ep 7: A Membership with MiRealSource

    Ep 7: A Membership with MiRealSource

    In this episode, Dave talks to Monica Kapolka, Membership & New Office Set Up at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Monica and Dave discuss becoming a member of MiRealSource as well as the different categories of membership offered and all that’s included in being an active member.

    Other topics discussed include benefits for teams, pandemic curve graph update, market trends and Dave answers questions from listeners.

    Ep 6: Willie Ray Shares His Experiences w/ MLS Vendor Services

    Ep 6: Willie Ray Shares His Experiences w/ MLS Vendor Services

    In this episode, Dave speaks to special guest, Willie Ray.  Willie is a Real Estate Broker from Grand Blanc, Michigan & the past President & current Treasurer of the Eastern Central Association of Realtors® (ECAR) as well as Colleen Delange who is MiRealSource's MLS Account Manager. 

    The three of them discuss ECAR's experience when NAR went to MLS of Choice and their experience switching their MLS system platform on to MiRealSource's Paragon Platform & all the additional integrations and education offered through the MiRealSource vendored services. 

    Dave also goes over a variety of real estate topics including, Market Trends, lockboxes, etiquette tips and listeners questions.  

    Ep 5: Pandemic Takeaways & Real Estate Photography

    Ep 5: Pandemic Takeaways & Real Estate Photography

    In this episode, Dave speaks with Taylor Fedewa, the Director of Communications and Photography at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Taylor and Dave discuss how agents have evolved their business during the shelter in place order and moving forward with a pandemic. Taylor also shares the effect photography has on the real estate industry & what agents can be doing moving forward as well as what MiRealSource offers in terms of photography classes and more!

    Ep 4: MLS Education

    Ep 4: MLS Education

    In this episode, Dave speaks with Debbie Fajardo, Director of Education at the Michigan MLS MiRealSource. Debbie discusses all the different educational opportunities available through MiRealSource and ways MiRealSource has offered support, guidance, variety of classes and all the styles and options. Dave also gives updates on market trends and answers listeners questions.

    Setting The Hook: A Blueprint For The First Meeting

    Setting The Hook: A Blueprint For The First Meeting

    It's no news that a great first meeting with your prospect determines your business relationships. Successful brokers should never leave it to chance and carefully design their conversation and sales pitch. 

    However, it's not an easy job to stand out from the crowd of competitors if you use the same sales pitch they do. Luckily, this week you're going to get some NEW ideas on how to impact your prospects and get them out of the rate-driven mindset. 

    [TUNE IN] for the latest episode of the Heads Up Adviser Show - [SETTING THE HOOK: A Blueprint for the First Meeting] with John Sbrocco and Craig Lack. 

    Here's what we cover: 

    • How to avoid information overload
    • Qualifying questions for the first meeting
    • Selling the future: moving from numbers to benefits
    • Financial planning & Self-Funded plans

    Meet John Sbrocco & Craig Lack at High Stakes Advising 2020 (Aug 3-4) >> https://headsupadviser.com/high-stakes-advising-2020/

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    Ep 3: MLS Vendor Services

    Ep 3: MLS Vendor Services

    In this episode, Dave interviews Colleen Delange, REALTOR® & MLS Vendor Relations Director at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource. Colleen and Dave discuss what vendoring means, how MiRealSource has built relationships with MLSs and Associations around the State of Michigan by assisting in vendoring the MLS tools and services, while still allowing those MLSs to operate on their own. Colleen and Dave also talk about how vendoring benefits all participating MLS, the real estate industry in Michigan and of course our members, she even share how it leads to transactions facilitated by Data Sharing. To reach out to Colleen, please email her at cdelange@mirealsource.net

    Ep 2: Data Distribution

    Ep 2: Data Distribution

    In this episode, Dave discusses issues related to syndication, IDX, and back office data feeds. John Foune Director of Data Distribution for the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource covers it all. He explains the regulations, the requirements, the process of how MLSs distribute data, where & in what methods/styles of data distribution of MLS data are available. Since the first Podcast, Dave will now begin to answer listeners questions in regards to previous topics/episodes and more.

    Ep 1: MLS Data Sharing

    Ep 1:  MLS Data Sharing

    In this episode, Dave launches the Your Real Source podcast by first introducing himself and how MiRealSource fits into the real estate industry. Dave also chats with Brian Alford, Chief Information Officer at the Michigan MLS, MiRealSource on how market trends have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak as well as the financial benefits of data sharing.