Kelly Spayd of Keller Williams Platinum Realty is ranked 155th out of the entire country and she's the #1 Realtor in Berks County. She has been at the top of her game for over 5 years and 2020 is looking no different. Referrals and repeat clients are the meat of her business, so treating each client the same regardless of list price is what she says is most important. Listen to this episode and learn from the the BEST! (intro music by Jeff Miller) Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has...
Jul 10, 2020•16 min
My awesome guest, Amy Bloom Coleman, owner of Spun Design, is a home stager, designer, artist and remodeler for homes & businesses in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. She really did start as a Saturday Night Live Photographer and now has a super successful Home Staging and Home Design company. She shares her experiences and talks about the importance of preparing your home for sale. She'll be back for sure to talk more about tricks of the trade in future podcasts! --- Welcome to The ...
Jul 08, 2020•16 min
I had a great time talking to my good friend, Tony Daskus, the owner of GoodFellas Granite, LLC. He shares his knowledge about the amazing durability inherent with hard surface counter tops... Granite, Quartz, Quartzite and NOW Butcher Block. I was surprised to hear that not all of the stone surfaces are created equally. Learn about the importance of the preparation that goes into making sure your install is the very best! You can't see it on the podcast, but Tony looks like he's from the REAL G...
Jun 30, 2020•15 min
My Guest is someone I've known for quite some time... MY BROTHER. Craig Weisman (Owner of Comfort Pro) tells all about the ins and outs of keeping your home "COOL" this summer. Why is yearly maintenance important? HVAC systems need check ups just like your car... and if you don't the emergency service is much more costly and when you least expect it. Very informative... give it a listen!! (intro music credit - Jeff Miller) --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of rea...
Jun 25, 2020•15 min
Fastest market I've experienced in 28 years. Great chat with Justin about the difference between a Pre Qualification and a Pre Approval. Make sure you have the right one, so your offer gets considered when there are several offers on a property. Where are the Interest RATES? What to look for in a Lender Rep? PLUS - This is the first podcast with my guest IN THE STUDIO with me!! Much better energy with the guest in front of me!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world o...
Jun 14, 2020•16 min
Brad Weisman chats with Jon Chalmers from Chalmers Security Systems. Jon shares his insight on where we are with Home Security today. Cameras are the big thing and they've become affordable. He also talks about what to look for when shopping for home security. Some of the big guys want to offer you FREE equipment and then lock you in for many years of monthly payments for service. BEWARE... BE informed!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life...
Jun 12, 2020•17 min
Kevin Kozo of Turnberry Construction Group tells all about the path to building your next home. He wrote a book about the whole process of building... he talks about the "heart to heart" questions he will ask people to find out if they are really mentally prepared to build a home. When asked what's the single most important thing in picking your builder... he said, "trust". GREAT chat with lots of info!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life...
Jun 01, 2020•18 min
I got to chat with Amber Rice-Manella from Gallen Insurance and she told me things about Homeowners Insurance that I was not aware of and that YOU need to know. Are you insured for enough? Do you need an Umbrella (policy)? Want an easy way to take inventory of what's in your home? So many questions... and LOTS of Answers on this episode!! Keller Williams Platinum Realty Brad Weisman has been a Realtor since 1992 and proudly sponsors this podcast! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I...
May 21, 2020•14 min
Listen to PA State Rep Frank Ryan dig deep into where we are heading if we don't soon change course. Wolf is running the show with NO input from the People of the State. We are now the only state in the country that considers Real Estate Services as NON-Essential. Retired Marine Reserves Colonel, Frank Ryan gives his opinion with out holding back! You want to listen to this one!! :) --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in be...
May 08, 2020•20 min
First time buyer, Julie Hoffman, had a serious need to find a home for her and her two young children. She called me right after Real Estate was considered NON-Essential and she thought I was crazy when I told her I can't show her homes. Listen to her story... decide for yourself whether Julie's situation was ESSENTIAL or not? --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candi...
May 01, 2020•15 min
Missy Rapposelli shares her story about selling her home right after COVID-19 hit the area. Listen to what those in Harrisburg are not thinking about... property owners!! There's a serious need for owners to sell and buyers to buy. Very interesting story... Listen and spread the word that Real Estate is Essential... and Missy will tell you it is on this podcast! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host,...
Apr 30, 2020•9 min
Angela is the President of RBAR for 2020 and John is the Government Affairs Director for the association. They have both been very busy advocating for Realtors and Property Owners rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. We chat about where we are as a county and John dives into the politics in Harrisburg that are holding us back from showing homes safely. LISTEN UP! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host...
Apr 30, 2020•17 min
The mortgage industry is changing so rapidly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, so we need to keep up on what it means for you... The Home Buyer! Your Credit Score is more important than ever before... Justin will tell you why. Take a listen!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, 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 up...
Apr 25, 2020•13 min
Commissioner Rivera talks about the new initiative "Do Your Part, Stop the Spread". Berks County is spreading the word that it's more about practicing safe business, rather than who is an essential business. Be a part of the solution... listen to this podcast to learn how to do that!! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, real life, and everything in between with your host, Brad Weisman! 🎙️ Join us for candid conversations, laughter, and a fresh take...
Apr 21, 2020•13 min
Wow what a great show!!! So much information about the many House and Senate Bills being proposed to help Real Estate become an Essential Business in PA. Find out what the Governor is saying and how congress is reacting to it! --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, 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 ...
Apr 16, 2020•20 min
Susan McFadden and Mark Chaknos of Keller Williams Platinum Realty join me to answer some questions about how they are practicing real estate during COVID-19. Changes that they see now and in the future that will effect their business. --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, 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 a...
Apr 15, 2020•14 min
Justin was nice enough to be the first on this podcast series. I've been doing podcasts for about 7 years but this is the first w/ my own podcast production. :) --- Welcome to The Brad Weisman Show, where we dive into the world of real people, 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 ...
Apr 14, 2020•11 min