What is reverse prospecting? Have you tried this feature of the MLS? Tell us your thoughts on it!!! Never heard of it? Listen in as we do a deep dive into Reverse Prospecting with Realtor Robert Gleichenhaus. (Looking for a property in Boynton Beach, Florida? Robert and Rachel have you covered! Check out their website at www.EstatesByRG.com ) In addition, we discuss “Investor" programs in mandatory membership country clubs. These are programs that allow investors and builders to buy and renovate...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
In various episodes of Real Estate Finder, we discuss what makes a bedroom? A window? A door? A closet? Or is there more? If a bedroom is inside a bedroom, is it still a bedroom? What say you? We had a busy weekend and went under contract on two properties. One of them stated in the MLS that a credit would be issued towards turning a loft space into a 4th bedroom. It’s a smart move because it’s better to market a 3 bedroom with a loft and a credit towards altering the loft than disappoint buyers...
Feb 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the Real Estate Finder Podcast! While Matthew was away Staci and Jill listed 3 new properties for sale! The first is: 6190 NW 98th Drive Parkland, FL 33076 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, a huge home office (or 7th bedroom) with en suite full bathroom For $1,250,000 The second is: 10324 Sunstream Lane Boca Raton, FL 33428 The largest 5-bedroom (plus huge home office!) lakefront property in Boca Springs. $799,000 And finally: 16317 Cabernet Drive Delray Beach, FL 33446 In 7 Bridges!!! $2...
Feb 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode of Real Estate Finder, Staci Garcia and Jill Glanzer discuss some of their biggest pet peeves that have to do with Real Estate, and more specifically, the listing process on the MLS— Multiple Listing Service. The MLS is a search engine that helps organize properties into searchable criteria. It is extremely useful and contains a lot of data. However, it is only as good as the agents using it. So if a listing agent doesn’t fill out the MLS properly, the system doesn’t work as w...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the Real Estate Finder Podcast! Matthew’s friend Elliot Edelman joins us. Elliot is a stock trader with almost 30 years of experience. What is a stock trader? What is the difference between day trading and investing? We talk about all of this. Talk, we don’t answer. What is investing? It can mean different things for different people. He’s taking his long acquired experience and sharing with the world his successful approaches to finances and investing. He is breaking into content cre...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode, we speak to Janine Finley, a local real estate agent in Park City, Utah. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in Utah, definitely listen to today’s episode. Janine explains all of the real estate options in and around Park City from ski-in ski-out homes on the mountain to living in a gated community with golf and other country club amenities. There’s so much to do in Park City depending on the season and Janine says there’s FIVE seasons there! From skiing and snowbo...
Jan 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 1
Who pays who in a real estate transaction? The seller hires a real estate agent. They decide on how much of the Listing Agent’s commission will be offered to a Cooperating Agent (also called the Buyer’s Agent or the Selling Agent). Who pays the Buyer’s Agent? The Seller’s Agent. What if the Buyer uses more than one agent? The only agent for the buyer who gets paid is the agent who writes the offer. Sounds simple but it gets mixed up by people all the time. Being a real estate agent is a commissi...
Jan 11, 2023•50 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode of the Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia are joined by awesome Signature Real Estate Finder agent Jill Glanzer. It’s a new year and a perfect time to adjust your sails and start fresh. We discuss several transactions we have been working on over the holidays. Real estate agents have no set hours and often work weekends and holiday because that’s the only time the buyer has available, or it’s convenient because the seller is away. And if you have clo...
Jan 04, 2023•47 min•Ep. 1
On today’s Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew Maschler and and Jill Glanzer talk about what to do when the Buyer and Seller want to make a side deal for the furniture. Real property is land and anything built on it, or fixed to it. Personal property is the rest of your stuff. Televisions, Tables, Chairs, Art. Generally, the real estate contract covers the "real property." It can include some “personal property” but when there is a significant amount of “personal property” often a separate agree...
Dec 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 1
On today’s Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew Maschler and and Jill Glanzer talk about LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACTS. A contract is a legally enforceable exchange of promises. When a Buyer makes an offer on a property, once signed by the Seller a Contract is formed. That Contract is legally enforceable. Unless a provision allows for cancellation (like the inspection period) the Contract is binding. Can a Seller just cancel the contract? And what do you do if he tries? Let’s talk about it on the Rea...
Dec 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 1
Have you ever heard of a 40-year Listing Agreement? The concept is the brokerage firm GIVES cash money to a home owner, in exchange for a 40-year Listing Agreement. Also, please remember the pen is mightier than the sword. And having the pen is powerful. You never want to give the pen away in a real estate deal. Always Write the Offer! Always keep control over signing an offer. A Real Estate career is a rollercoaster: One day it’s awesome and the next day it’s a disaster. When it’s good, it’s gr...
Dec 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 1
On today’s Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew and Staci are joined once again by Jill Glanzer. We discuss a variety of real estate topics that came up this week, including bizarre country club rules, requests for furniture and required addendums. It might not be happening as much as last year, but multiple offer situations still exist. When making an offer and time is a major factor, getting the offer to the listing agent quickly might take precedence over a few other things like an inventory l...
Dec 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 1
A multiple offer situation can be stressful. During Covid, almost every sale was a multiple offer situation and although the speed was stressful, it went quickly. Today, multiple offer situations still happen but the urgency or race against the clock seems to be a thing of the past. We can contact all agents and ask for an offer (if they are submitting) so their buyer doesn’t get left out. Do you know what Dual Variable Rate field in the MLS means? You must listen to today’s podcast if you’re no...
Nov 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1
Staci and Matthew talk about FIRPTA, the Foreign Investment Real Property Tax Act. What is FIRPTA? It is the withholding of a percentage of the sales price when the Seller is a non-Us person. Why? So the IRS can get paid. Matthew talks about some real estate deals he has done where this withholding is triggered. And we are joined by Attorneys Greg Gefen and Benjamin Werber via Youtube. FIRPTA: Sounds funny, but it won’t be funny if 15% is taken from the seller at closing. Have questions about FI...
Nov 23, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1
Staci is not here so I am doing this episode with SARAH. SARAH is not a person, she is an acronym for Signature Agent Resource and Help. Agents of the Signature Real Estate Companies simply need to contact Sarah and the team of managers will assist. They can contact Sarah by telephone and zoom room during business hours, on her website www.ContactSarah.com or by email 24 Hours a Day.Some questions are fantastic, and I love to answer the really complicated ones. They make me a better agent. Some ...
Nov 16, 2022•20 min•Ep. 1
We talk about both. We also clarify the difference between the "Escrow Agent” and the "Closing Agent.” The only thing more confusing is that the Buyer’s Agent is also known as the Selling Agent! Matt also wants to address the Realtor’s role in the pre-closing Walkthrough. On today’s episode, we discuss politics for about 25 minutes. Is that 25 minutes too much? If you’re voting in Palm Beach County, Florida, take a seat and tune in. If you’re voting elsewhere, you might find our chat interesting...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode of the Real Estate Finder Podcast, Matthew reveals that he didn’t just “know” a ticket scalper… You can learn a lot from a ticket scalper. Where is the best place to live in Boca Raton? You tell us! Have you ever attended a Broker’s Open or Tour of Homes? We discuss Open House versus Tour of Homes. What’s your preference? If you’ve been in Boca Raton long enough, you’ll enjoy today’s episode. Even if you’re new to Boca, or thinking of moving to Boca Raton, you will enjoy today...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to episode 55 of the Real Estate Finder Podcast. Staci is out showing houses today so join Matthew Maschler and Jill Glanzer as we discuss our week in real estate. Everything from transferring warranties to the Buyer at closing and when do contract time periods in the contract end. Advice about keeping your listings fresh and current. Renovating your home to bring it to market and the new Signature Real Estate Finder Moving Truck. Thanks for joining us on the Real Estate Finder Podcast! ...
Oct 26, 2022•43 min•Ep. 1
First off, Jill competed in Boca’s Battle of the Bands that benefits the Golden Bell Foundation which funds local schools programs with money they don’t receive from the state. And Jill rocked it! Later today, Matthew is participating in a class today called “Help my listing isn’t selling!” Learn how to navigate in this dynamic market. Signature Real Estate Company offers a team atmosphere starting with the Monday morning meeting weekly jump start welcome. Wednesday morning is a one-hour coachin...
Oct 19, 2022•59 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode, Matthew and Staci discuss the inspection period. It’s a negotiation period. Currently the buyer position has gained a bit of power to be able to negotiate. Home prices are still up year after year. Everyone wants to know what’s going to happen with the housing market? At this time, there is no shortage of buyers but some have been waiting for the perfect time to buy. Some have been waiting years for the perfect time to buy. And they could have bought and sold for twice what t...
Oct 12, 2022•49 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode, we take a deep dive into various important topics when it comes to investing in real estate. But first, a quick discussion about Hurricane Ian and Force Majeure. There’s going to be a lot of migration from the west coast of Florida to the east coast of Florida. It’s a perfect time to sell if you’re on the east coast and have a place to go. We are joined by Steve Krupp, who is about to sell his vacation rental property in St. Augustine. Message us if you’re interested in a fan...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1
You are the buyer and you pay for and get a real estate inspection on a property you want to buy. Then what? The inspection can be a time to get out of the contract because of something the inspector found. Or they can get out for any reason whatsoever. (It doesn’t have to do with the actual inspection results.) If the buyer loves the house, they can ask the seller for a credit. If the seller gives them the credit, they move forward with the transaction. Definitions of contracts and offers: A co...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 1
Today in the studio, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia are joined by Real Estate Finder agent Jill Glanzer to discuss a follow-up to the last episode’s real estate hustle question. Matthew called the real estate agent who we discussed last episode and he left a voicemail. We are still hoping he will call us back so we can learn what his motivation is to market a listing that isn’t his to REAL ESTATE AGENTS. We discuss ANY BROKER ADVERTISE. Do you love it or hate it? Do you use it? Do you let oth...
Sep 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 1
With Matthew Maschler gone, Staci Garcia invites Jill Glanzer to discuss a real estate scenario that might be the newest real estate gorilla marketing tactic. Listen and decide for yourself: Is this a real estate hustle or effective gorilla marketing? This could be a juicy hustle that reaps investors quick dollars OR this could be a scandalous idea. We need to know! There might be a part 2 with Matthew, so he can tell us the real deal! Thanks for joining us on the Real Estate Finder Podcast! htt...
Sep 14, 2022•33 min•Ep. 1
Real Estate Finder Podcast with special guest Mayor of Palm Beach County Robert Weinroth. On today’s episode, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia are joined by good friend and Mayor of Palm Beach County Robert Weinroth. Robert is the source of information for everything you want to know about Boca Raton including transportation, taxes, events, tourism, residential and commercial growth and all things Palm Beach County. Get your latest Boca Raton and Mizner Park 411 download on today’s podcast. Hav...
Sep 07, 2022•44 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode of Real Estate Finder, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia discuss www.NoHOABoca.com (Get yourself a t-shirt at the t-shirt store (Matthew insert link) and reasons why buyers often make a deliberate decision to buy in a no HOA community. What is your preference? Do you like all the mailboxes on your street to match? If you do, and you’re in the market for a completely renovated 4 bedroom, 3 and a half bathroom, plus office, pool home (in beautiful Estancia South!!), you might wa...
Aug 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 1
Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia met over a decade ago at a tweet up because of this guy, the most popular pizza reviewer of all time (and the most loved professor at FAU!) Craig Agranoff. Yes, Craig is real estate agent and he’s also a university professor, a superior, quality digital marketing specialist and a political consultant for all winning candidates. But this podcast isn’t about any of that. It’s about pizza. The best pizza and the worst pizza. Looking for the best pizza near your new...
Aug 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 1
On today’s episode of Real Estate Finder, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia are joined by Digital Marketing Specialist Andy Klepner. Have you ever wondered how Matthew’s real estate ads pop up all over the internet, on social media and in print all over the place? Andy is our wizard behind the curtain making sure that Real Estate Finder listings show up organically on the first page of as many Google searches as possible. Content is king. Fresh content is Queen. Interaction with your followers i...
Aug 17, 2022•40 min•Ep. 1
Matthew and Team Awesome has a new property to market in Deerfield Beach on the west side of A1A that is 3 parcels put together to add up to half an acre and we are looking for a developer to buy it and make it AWESOME! Currently, two of the properties on the lot are income-producing short-term rentals and one is a vacant lot. What would you make on a property directly across from Deerfield Beach and just a few hundred feet north of JB’s on the Beach? We were thinking 8-10 luxury townhomes would...
Aug 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 1
You’re the real estate buyer and your offer was accepted by the seller. Now what? 1. The First Deposit 2. Schedule Inspection. 3. Make Second Deposit the day AFTER Inspection. 4. If necessary, ask for credit, not repair. 5. If financing applies, order the appraisal. 6. Make sure one of the parties to the transaction has opened a file with the company doing the title. 7. Get movers. 8. The walkthrough. 9. Talk to seller or seller’s agent about gate access on closing day. 10. Initiate utilities in...
Jul 27, 2022•25 min•Ep. 1
