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Real Estate Podcast for First Time Buyers and Sellers

Christal Allen-Harrahillwestofthe15.com
Host Christal Allen-Harrahill has returned to the real estate industry as a licensed agent specializing in serving First Time Buyers and First Time Sellers. Originally (2019), this podcast was created to help those interested in starting their business as a Virtual Real Estate Transaction Coordinator. The goal for this new season of the podcast is to educate you on all things related to the who, what, where, when, and how to purchase your first home or sell your home for the first time. Thank you for following this show

Episodes

31. Down Payment Assistance Programs with Nevada Housing Division Part II

Hi there, First Timers, As promised, today you will hear my interview with Josie Hatem from the Nevada Housing Division. You will learn about: 1. The three Home is Possible program offered by the Nevada Housing Division 2. Why the term "non-forgivable" shouldn't scare you away 3. Josie's homeownership journey and what not to do. Enjoy listening and share with someone you know that is looking to buy or sell a home this year. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams! ------------------------ Yo...

Mar 06, 202523 minSeason 2Ep. 31

30. Down Payment Assistance Programs for Homeownership Part I

Hi there, First Timers, In today's episode I give a preview of 4 downpayment assistance programs currently available to make homeownership possible. This episode is the setup for my conversation with Josie from the Nevada Housing Division that will be released next week. We will go into much more detail on the benefits and requirements. Enjoy listening and share with someone you know that is looking to buy or sell a home this year. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams! -------------------...

Feb 27, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 30

29. Buying and Selling at the Same Time?

Hi there, First Timers, Listen in as I give an overview of the process of buying and selling at the same time. I share the most important contact you need to have for this type of situation and how to avoid the overwhelm. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams this year! ------------------------ Your Trusted Real Estate Professional, Christal REALTOR® 0202693 https://WestOfThe15.com P.S.- If you live outside of Nevada and need a referral for a REALTOR® in your area, visit my website and ema...

Feb 20, 202512 minSeason 2Ep. 29

28. How to Prepare Now to Buy a Home This Year

Hi there! Today, I'm sharing 7 tips to help you prepare and start thinking about purchasing your first home this year. You'll hear an example of the difference between a conventional loan and an FHA loan, how to scope out neighborhoods, buyer assistance programs, and a few other tips to start preparing now. Cheers to achieving your real estate dreams this year! ------------------------ Your Trusted Real Estate Professional, Christal REALTOR® 0202693 https://WestOfThe15.com P.S.- If you live outs...

Feb 06, 202521 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Season 2-I'm Back!

Hi there! I'm excited to be back and releasing Season 2 of this podcast with a new name and focus. Now that I'm a licensed REALTOR® I'm focused on helping you understand real estate and what it can mean for your unique situation as a buyer and seller. I have a soft spot for first-time buyers and sellers and anyone who loves real estate. Don't be scared away from real estate because you read the scare tactic headlines. This is where you will educated and encouraged. ------------------------ Your ...

Jan 14, 202516 min

25. The End:Play a Bigger Game in The New Year

I make a big announcement in this episode and also challenge all of us to play a bigger game in the New Decade. You will hear my 7 questions to ask yourself going into 2020. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ In this final episode I raise my Golden Girls cup of tea to you..thank you for being a loyal listener! You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal...

Dec 31, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24. Create the Business you Need to Build the Life you Crave with Ariana Sylvester

Ariana is a life strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, and author. She is an operations whiz, taking care of the day-to-day team and task management of their 3 businesses. She spent several years bouncing around from job to job, until she finally realized that she was much better off to help Tom (her husband) build their businesses instead of helping someone else. Ariana's super power is her ability to understand both perspectives; both the entrepreneur and the “reluctant spouse”. With this unique ...

Dec 19, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23: Understand your Cash Flow to Joyfully Live an Intentional Life

You are in for a treat today. I had the honor of interviewing CFO and Cash Flow Strategist, Amber Dugger. After listening to today's talk you will have a better understanding of your thoughts/feelings around money, understanding your cash flow so you can invest in the people, experiences and things that mean the most to you...plus so much more! It is Amber's mission to help you go from just making money – to actually keeping it (and spending it on the things that make your life awesome). Amber h...

Dec 12, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22: My number 1 strategy on how to successfully scale your TC biz

Are you thinking about scaling your work from home business in real estate beyond yourself? Tune in to learn my number one strategy to onboarding your new hires. Remember, they are a representation of you! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

Dec 11, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21. Are You in Bliss when you Think of Your Budget? My Chat with Rachel Peavy

Most of us have a very emotional relationship with money. As you are starting your new home based business in Real Estate you may have had some stress thinking about the finances of it. In today's talk Rachel Peavy of Blissful Budget walks us through some strategies on how to manage money and be healed from any negative associations you may have had with it. Rachel is so sweet and I really enjoyed this conversation. Tune in to get Blissful about your money! You Got This! I Believe in You! ~Chris...

Nov 20, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20: Self Care & The Personal Side of this Work from Home Business

Taking care of yourself and making time to work on your business (instead of in it) is vital. Tune in and take away some ideas on how you can make time to be your best self and serve your clients well. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

Nov 13, 201917 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19: Transitioning from the Employee mindset to the Small Biz Owner Mindset

In today's show I go over 5 areas that you must consider and be comfortable with in order to transition from your 9 to 5 to owning your own business. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal...

Sep 12, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18: A Letter to Moms who Want to Work

In today's show I share a letter originally published on LinkedIn. As I thought about the feeling of being encouraged I'm sharing it here with you. Enjoy! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/...

Sep 06, 20198 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Bonus Episode: Join Me for a Live Q&A

For those of you who listen to the podcast and are not on my email list, make sure you get over to christalallen.com and do it! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ You Got This and I Believe in You! ~Christal

Aug 02, 20193 min

17: What Does it Look Like to Grow Your TC Biz

In today's episode we talk about what it looks like to grow your business beyond yourself and whether you can make $10,000 a month as a TC. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Jul 16, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16: Is Working from Home in Real Estate Right for You?

In today's show I talk about working from home in Real Estate and how to make sure it's the right fit for you. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Jul 12, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15: Keeping Your Clients Loyal & Happy

In today's show I talk about three strategies to keep your clients happy and loyal. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Jun 07, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14: TC Member Success Story with Aja from Chicago!

In today's show I have the honor or talking to Aja. She is an amazing testament of taking action! She is a member of my TC Membership community and used everything she learned to get 2 new clients while still working her day job! You are in for a treat with this one. Enjoy and be inspired by Aja! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal...

May 14, 201927 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13: Do Realtors Use Virtual Real Estate Transaction Coordinators?

In today's show we talk about whether Realtors actually use TCs in their business. The real estate TC industry is very much alive! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

May 07, 20199 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12: Should You Work with Friends or Family Members?

In today's show we talk about the pros and cons of working from home in real estate with friends or family members. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Apr 16, 20199 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11: Coaching Call: I Help Audrey (and her cousin Navala) Get Their TC Biz off the Ground

You are in for a treat with this episode as I coach Audrey on strategies to get her Work from Home Real Estate TC business off the ground. You will benefit from hearing someone ask questions that you may be thinking of and hearing us work through a plan. Enjoy! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Apr 10, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10: Real Estate Transaction Process: Listing Side

In today's episode you will learn more about the flow of residential real estate transactions for the listing side. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Apr 02, 20197 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9: How to Stay Organized as a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

In today's episode you will learn the key to staying organized in your Real Estate Transaction Coordinator biz. This tip will not only keep you organized but it will also allow you to manage multiple files with efficiency! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Mar 26, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8: Real Estate Transaction Process: Buying Side

In today's episode you will learn more about the flow of a residential real estate transaction for the buying side. This will give you a better understanding of how your role as a TC manages the transaction. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Mar 19, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7: How to Make Time and Strategies to Start Your TC Business

In today’s episode you will learn some practical tips and strategies on how to start your Real Estate TC business. This includes time savers for your home life and well as strategies to use when figuring out how to get started. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Mar 12, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6: What is the Difference Between a Real Estate Virtual Assistant and Real Estate Transaction Coordinator?

In today’s episode you will learn more about the Difference Between a Real Estate Virtual Assistant and Real Estate Transaction Coordinator. You will hear about some of the tasks a Real Estate VA typically manages and whether you should use this strategy in your TC business. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Mar 05, 20197 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5: How Long Does it Take to Process a Real Estate Transaction?

In today’s episode you will learn more about how long it takes to process a typical residential real estate transaction. You will hear her number one suggestion on how to process files quicker with efficiency. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Feb 26, 20198 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4: How I Got Started In Real Estate: TC 101

In today’s episode you will learn more about Christal’s journey from the 9 to 5 to working from home in real estate. She didn’t have any prior experience in business or real estate. You will be encouraged that you can do it to! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Feb 19, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3: Why You Should Start a Business as a Virtual Real Estate Transaction Coordinator

In today's episode you will learn more about whether Virtual Real Estate Transaction Coordination could be your next big step. You will also hear Christal speak directly to Virtual Assistants, Stay at Home Moms and Real Estate Agents about why they should in particular consider Real Estate Transaction Coordination. For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal...

Feb 13, 20199 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2: What Does a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator Do?

In today's episode you will learn more about the role of a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator. Remember, this business can be worked Virtually which is cost effective for the TC and the realtor! For the most current updates on Trainings, Resources, and Tools, please visit https://christalallen.com/ Thanks for listening! You got this and I believe in you! ~Christal

Feb 12, 20195 minSeason 1Ep. 2