On this week's episode, Reba and Eric discuss how an important part of each of their jobs is acting as guides for their clients, before, during, and after a transaction. They talk about how this extends to modular homes, "click to show" showings, and recent transactions like Reba's most recent, which is a great case study for guiding a client through a buy & sell contingent transaction. The case study is that of a referral client looking to upsize for their multi-generati...
Aug 24, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 138
On this week's episode, Reba and eric welcomed Deondre James, Director of ACCESS . They are a fantastic group who create opportunities for young adults to pursue a career in an array of trade and technical vocations. On August 25th, they will be hosting the ACCESS 'Hardwood to Hard Hat' Tournament at Liberty Park in Downtown Renton. This event will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, interactive career fair and resource event. Partnering with The City of Renton and Communities &...
Aug 10, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 137
On this week's episode, Reba and Eric meet with the team from MyKabin, a fantastic company that is simplifying the process of building backyard cottages in Seattle. They met with Tom Todaro, Co-founder, and Katie Nichols, Sales & Marketing. In July, the Seattle City Council made it easier to build accessory dwelling units . MyKabin aims to make that process incredibly simple. They do everything – permitting, site preparation, foundation, utility connections, construction, and inspection...
Jul 27, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 136
On this week's 'Open House', Reba and Eric welcome Tony Joe, a realtor with Re/Max Camosun, Victoria, B.C.. Tony is an expert in Victoria real estate, with over 28 years experience. He is also president of his real estate board, instructor for new licensees, and speaker/coach. Together they'll discuss the market in Victoria, as well as other parts of Canada. If you're interested in purchasing property in Canada, you'll want to listen for some valuable info. They tal...
Jul 20, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 135
On the latest episode of 'Open House with Team Reba', Reba and Eric discuss setting expectations in real estate transactions, and the quality of agents. In Washington State there are approx. 30,000 real estate agents. Of them, only a small percentage complete more than 2 transactions per year. What that means is that of those agents who are not selling often, they are more likely to be out of the loop when it comes to new rules, regulations, forms, financing, and changes in the market....
Jul 13, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 134
On this weekend's 'Open House with Team Reba' radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Tamara Simon back to the show. Tamara provides coaching, consulting, and education for landlords. She currently owns and runs "My Real Estate Network", which is a network of people all over the US who are interested in finding investment property. If you're interested in investment property, passive income, and cash flow, then listen in. Reba and Eric will also be discussing their upcom...
Jun 29, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 133
What do you do when you've got a home to sell, and a home to buy, but you haven't sold your home yet? That's the overarching topic of today's conversation. Reba and Eric have many rules/ tips/ tricks to share, so listen in. And of course, let us know about any of your real estate and financing needs. Support the show
Jun 22, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 132
This Week on 'Open House', Reba and Eric welcomed Mike Olden, Vice President of Sales and Education for the American Reporting Company . They provide credit reporting and settlement services to the mortgage lending communities. Together they covered topics including: Credit reporting updates that affect consumers and lenders. Are all credit scores alike? Which credit scores are used by lenders? What are a few things consumers can do to improve credit scores? Support the show...
May 11, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 131
On this week's 'Open House with Team Reba' radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Melissa Gehrig, Executive Director of Vision House. As a Christian social service agency in Washington state, Vision House fights to help break the cycle of homelessness for families with children. Vision House believe that race doesn’t matter. Neither does religion, national origin, gender, or sexual preference . . . every person deserves a healthy home. It’s not a privilege. But a basic human right. Th...
May 04, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 130
On this week's 'Open House with Team Reba' radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Laura Elfline, Managing Partner of Mighty House Construction, and a member of the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild. She discussed their upcoming event "The 2019 Northwest Green Home Tour". The Northwest Green Home Tour is a free annual public event, that showcases local, sustainable and green new homes, remodels, and energy retrofits in the Puget Sound area. Please visit their website: www.nwgreenho...
Apr 27, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 129
On this week's ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Pastor Harvey Drake and B.J. Stewart of Urban Impact. They talked about “Sharks at the Beach”, a competition sponsored by Urban Impact. It’s a “Shark Tank” style pitch event for local entrepreneurs to present their business ideas and win startup capital. It’s a fantastic event that’s going to help our communities take a bite out of poverty! Learn more at www.urbanimpactseattle.org/sharksatthebeach Support the show...
Apr 20, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 128
This week, Reba and Eric welcomed Joe Rivas, Senior Account Executive with Freedom Home Warranty. They discussed why home warranties are so important, what they cover, and how to get one. Reba also discusses how Team Reba purchases a home warranty for almost all their buyers. Support the show
Mar 30, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 127
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Randy Bannecker, of Bannecker and Associates. They discussed issues relating to land use, zoning and density in the Puget Sound region. Support the show
Mar 16, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 126
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric give mortgage and market updates, and talk about current events and projects. Support the show
Mar 09, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 125
On this episode of 'Open House' with Team Reba, we were joined by Bill Huls, Artistic Director with the Renton Civic Theater. He let us know about upcoming performances for their 32nd season. Support the show
Mar 02, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 124
On this episode, 'Open House" was joined by Sean Martin, Executive Director of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. He updated us on Seattle's Rental Laws, tenants rights, landlord rights, and Seattle issues. Support the show
Feb 23, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 123
In this episode of 'Open House' with Team Reba, Eric and Reba talk to Marilyn Strickland, President and CEO for the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Support the show
Feb 02, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 122
On this edition of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba Haas and Eric Aasness welcomed Kimberly Reason, Media Spokesperson for Sound Transit. She discussed the new Sound Light Rail extensions. Support the show
Jan 26, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 121
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Randy Matheson, Executive Director of community relations for the Renton School District. We talked about levy’s, and how they use them to build schools in the area. Support the show
Jan 12, 2019•50 min•Season 5Ep. 120
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Andy McDonough, SVP of Homestreet Bank. Andy is the Divisional manager for residential lending in the Puget Sound and Northern California areas. Andy and Eric prognosticate on what to expect for interest rates and for the market in 2019. Support the show
Dec 22, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 119
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed Victoria Hardy, Consultant and Adjunct Faculty at South Seattle College, Sustainable Building Science Technology. They discussed sustainable building practices in and around the Seattle area. Support the show
Nov 10, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 118
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcomed to the show Caleb Marshall, Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Seattle . Their mission is to transform the lives of low-income homeowners by improving the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing our communities. Check out their “ Home for the Holidays ” initiative to provide Seattle-area families with the repairs they need to stay safe and warm in their homes. Donate today! Download their general b...
Oct 20, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 117
On this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’, Reba and Eric welcome Jan Allen, Drew Corbin, and Srirup Kumar from Impact Bioenergy . They reduce energy & disposal costs by generating energy from organic waste streams. Put in layman’s terms, they turn food waste into energy! What’s more, they’ve miniaturized the system so that it is accessible to businesses and communities. Check out their website for more info, or watch the video below at: http://www.teamreba.com/blog/2018/09/28/reba_eric-...
Sep 22, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 116
In this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’, Reba and Eric welcomed Ryan Weatherstone, from Puckett & Redford P.L.L.C. who represent commercial and residential landlords. We discussed all things tenant/landlord related, so If you own income property or are thinking of becoming a landlord, then this is the show for you! Support the show
Sep 15, 2018•50 min
In this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’, we were joined by Brian Morris, one of the key volunteers/coordinators of Renton City Comicon (RenCon). Renton City Comic Con AKA RenCon is a celebration for comic book geeks, technophiles, cosplayers, and nerds of all ages! It is a place where you can buy your favorite comic book, find that collectible you have been looking for, and purchase a t-shirt that proudly displays your geekdom! It is a place to listen to the latest from leading science gu...
Aug 25, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 114
This week on ‘Open House with Team Reba’, we talked with Leslie Meyers, the Customer Outreach Manager for South King County at Puget Sound Energy, about their upcoming program where they provide FREE lighting to business owners. Listen to the show below, and as always we start with your mortgage and market update! Support the show
Aug 18, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 113
In this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric welcome Jonathan Frizell to discuss “cost segregation”, where you can save tons of money in depreciation expense. Cost segregation is by far the most cost effective way to lower your federal tax liability. Support the show
Jul 28, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 112
In this episode of ‘Open House with Team Reba’ radio show, Reba and Eric discussed real estate and mortgage updates for the greater Seattle area. They also talked about current projects and other real estate related items for the area. Support the show
Jul 21, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 111
We celebrate our independence as a nation, and it’s time for us to honor our veterans. Listen to this episode of 'Open House' with Team Reba where we have Lilia Anderson from Merrill Gardens Senior Living who’s part of Puget Sound Honor Flight , talking about their program to send veterans to Washington D.C.. Help us support the Puget Sound Honor Flight by sending our veterans to D.C.. Support the show...
Jul 14, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 110
In this episode of 'Open House with Team Reba show, Reba & Eric met with Betsy Rand, Gift Officer of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Program. For over 20 years, RE/MAX Affiliates have helped kids get the care they need at local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, mostly by making donations after each closed transaction, and have raised more than $150 million in total donations since 1992. Learn more about the Miracle Home Program by visiting their website here , and by listen...
Jun 23, 2018•50 min•Season 4Ep. 109
