The Inside Scoop with Jessica Sullivan

S0207 - The TRUTH About Builder Incentives: Are They Worth It?

Real Estate is Like Poker

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This weeks guest is our first return guest, Amanda Bell! Amanda Bell is the Broker/Owner of At Home Realty with over 20 years of experience. She is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the buying or selling process with expertise and integrity. Amanda prioritizes client satisfaction and strives to achieve the best possible outcomes, whether it's finding the perfect home or securing a top offer. What to expect: - Market Conditions: The real estate market has experienced ups and downs. While 2023 saw a decline, recent months have seen a rebound. - Playing the Hand You Have: Amanda emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of current market conditions, such as seller concessions and potential interest rate drops, even if they're not ideal. - Navigating Uncertainty: The industry has faced challenges with changing regulations and market fluctuations. Amanda discusses self-evaluation and adapting her business to overcome these obstacles. - The Importance of Systems: Amanda highlights the importance of building systems and delegating tasks to free up her time and focus on high-level activities. - The Impact of the NAR Settlement: The conversation touches upon the NAR settlement and its implications, including the importance of clear communication and written agreements between agents and clients. This episode is packed with actionable insights and entertaining stories. Don't miss it! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at:james.harper@fairwaymc.com Please follow on socials at:@jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow The Real Estate Halftime Show is a Podcast that caters to local realtors and home buyers in the Nashville area. The Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper, with 15+ years of mortgage business experience, discusses the ins and outs of real estate in the big city as well as any tips and tricks that realtors and home buyers could benefit from. Thanks for watching! ----------mortgage rates | home affordability | refinancing | interest rates |adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) | down payment assistance | government-backed loans (FHA, VA, USDA) | home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) | first-time homebuyer programs | reverse mortgages | mortgage calculator | pre-approval | closing costs | debt-to-income ratio | real estate | property | home | house | apartment | condo | townhouse | land commercial real estate | residential real estate | real estate agent | realtor | property management | real estate investment | real estate market | real estate trends | real estate news | Buying and Selling | home buying | home selling | first-time home buyer | selling your home | home appraisal | home inspection | closing costs | real estate closing | real estate contract | offer | negotiation | real estate agent commission | Investing | real estate investing | rental property | rental income | property management | investment property | real estate investment trust (REIT) | flipping houses | real estate investment strategy | real estate portfolio | real estate analysis | Mortgage | mortgage

S0206 - What to Know About Real Estate in 2025

The Host of the Emmy Nominated Show Tells All

S0205 - Selling Nashville with Jon Sexton

Proximity is Power

S0204 - What Does It Take To Be A Real Estate Leader?

How Rachel Found Success

S0203 - From Retail to Real Estate

THIS WILL SHAKE THINGS UP

Welcome back to this weeks episode of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This time around we have three guests! Teddy Pins, Shasta Smith and Jen Davis. Listen in as they tell their individual stories of how they found themselves in the real estate business as well as deep dives on the recent NAR settlement, election year interest rates, and more! Who really pays the realtors commissions and is Amazon Free Shipping really a good deal?? Stay tuned! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at:james.harper@fairwaymc.com Please follow on socials at:@jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow The Real Estate Halftime Show is a Podcast that caters to local realtors and home buyers in the Nashville area. The Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper, with 15+ years of mortgage business experience, discusses the ins and outs of real estate in the big city as well as any tips and tricks that realtors and home buyers could benefit from. Thanks for watching!

S0202 - Real Estate Commission Change  - NAR 2024

Slides, Pickleball and Bears - OH MY

Welcome back to Season 2 of The Real Estate Halftime Show! This week"s guest is the one, the only, the mermaid??? Katie Garrison. After starting her career selling cars, Katie eventually decided to chase the thrill of the sell and found her way into an exciting career in real estate. Listen in to hear her story as well see our very own listing video featuring all the usual suspects: slides, pickleball, and bears. Stay tuned! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at:james.harper@fairwaymc.com Please follow on socials at:@jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow The Real Estate Halftime Show is a Podcast that caters to local realtors and home buyers in the Nashville area. The Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper, with 15+ years of mortgage business experience, discusses the ins and outs of real estate in the big city as well as any tips and tricks that realtors and home buyers could benefit from. Thanks for watching!

S0201 - Will Hilarious Listing Videos Help Your Home Sell?

Shocking Stories

This week's guest is Johnny Harper (no relation) a local home inspector in Middle TN. His background in renovations, construction, electrical, and metalwork brings a level of experience to each home inspection that he performs with J and J Home Inspections. This episode features some of this craziest stories as well as some top tips that new potential buyers must know. Stay tuned! We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are interested in receiving a quote or have any questions for Johnny, follow this link: https://jandjhomeinspections.com If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at:james.harper@fairwaymc.com Please follow on socials at:@jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow The Real Estate Halftime Show is a Podcast that caters to local realtors and home buyers in the Nashville area. The Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper, with 15+ years of mortgage business experience, discusses the ins and outs of real estate in the big city as well as any tips and tricks that realtors and home buyers could benefit from. Thanks for watching!

11 - What New Buyers Should Know About Home Inspections | The Real Estate Halftime Show

Competing Mortgage Lenders

This week's guest is the one and only Michael Dean Church! Originally in manufacturing, Michael has been in the mortgage business for 20 years. During which, he has seen some crazy sh**. Listen in to hear some wacky stories as well as some specific industry knowledge that might just help you purchase a home. We have more episodes on the way so be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and TAP that bell icon to be notified when another podcast goes live. As always, thanks for joining us here at The Real Estate Halftime Show! If you are a realtor and would like to be on the show, please reach out the James directly at:james.harper@fairwaymc.com Please follow on socials at:@jamesharpergobig @therealestatehalftimeshow The Real Estate Halftime Show is a Podcast that caters to local realtors and home buyers in the Nashville area. The Mortgage Extraordinaire himself, James Harper, with 15+ years of mortgage business experience, discusses the ins and outs of real estate in the big city as well as any tips and tricks that realtors and home buyers could benefit from. Thanks for watching!

10 - Marshmallows to Mortgages | The Real Estate Halftime Show w/ Michael Church and James Harper

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