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VIP Real Estate Group
This is the VIP Real Estate Group Podcast. Here we discuss the ins and outs of buying, selling and investing property in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul market of MN.
Our goal is to educate, and inform you about the real estate process so that you can be confident and empowered to succeed in your real estate transaction.
The VIP real Estate Group Podcast is hosted by John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp, real estate agents with Bridge Realty.
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Episodes
Monday Morning Motivation - E10 - You have to WANT it
Monday mornings can be difficult. I don’t know about you, but for me there is such a difference in mindset and focus on the weekend versus weekdays. On the weekend I typically have more time with my family. There is more time to think about how to be a better parent and work through various real-life struggles. There are repair projects at home that need to be attended to. And I typically let myself sleep in a little… maybe till 7 or 8 instead of 6AM. And then Monday rolls around and I need to s...
Dec 03, 2018•7 min
VIP REG #6 The difference between houses sent by your agent and houses you see online.
There are many benefits to working with a real estate agent when searching for a home. One of them is that we help you narrow down the homes that are online to just the ones that are available. Many homes will show up on popular websites like zillow.com or homes.com and appear to be available when they are actually under contract. When we set up your home search we exclude these homes so that we don't get excited about a home that someone else already has. John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp are ...
Nov 30, 2018•4 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E9 - Identify Your Wall
Taking another concept from Jeb Blount’s book, Fanatical Prospecting – today’s motivation tip is identifying your WALL. As opposed to visualizing what your success will look like, identifying your WALL is visualizing what your failure would look like if you decide not to do things that you know you need to do. This can apply to your family, your health, your wealth, your business and your investing. We know there are certain actions that need to be taken in order to find success. If you don’t ta...
Nov 26, 2018•5 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E8 - Choose Your Mindset!
You can control your actions, your reactions and your mindset. Fanatical Prospecting - Jeb Blount This week is Thanksgiving - so start with a grateful outlook on your life and see how that influences your day and your environment. Why is a real estate team providing motivational messages? We believe that being professional real estate agents is more than selling houses. Our goal is to provide 5-star customer service. This level of service is so much more than just a transaction. We want to come ...
Nov 19, 2018•5 min
VIP REG #5 - Searching the MLS
John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp are real estate agents with the VIP Real Estate Group at Bridge Realty. If you are considering buying, selling or investing in the Twin Cities of MN then check our our website: www.mnviprealestategroup.com or call 612-584-1345
Nov 16, 2018•9 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E7 - FOCUS
This world is so filled with distractions that it can be easy to get off course from your goals. In order to reach our goals we need to find ways to stay focused. Why is a real estate team providing motivational messages? We believe that being professional real estate agents is more than selling houses. Our goal is to provide 5-star customer service. This level of service is so much more than just a transaction. We want to come along side you and help you be successful. This can often start with...
Nov 12, 2018•5 min
VIP REG #4 - A Real Estate Agent's Duties
John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp are real estate agents with the VIP Real Estate Group at Bridge Realty. If you are considering buying, selling or investing in the Twin Cities of MN then check our our website: www.mnviprealestategroup.com or call 612-584-1345
Nov 09, 2018•4 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E6 - Learn By Teaching
Do you need to learn something new? Consider teaching it to someone else? Do you want to have a more positive mindset? Try helping others be positive. As you focus on helping others, the side effect may just be your own self-improvement. Why is a real estate team providing motivational messages? We believe that being professional real estate agents is more than selling houses. Our goal is to provide 5-star customer service. This level of service is so much more than just a transaction. We want t...
Nov 05, 2018•3 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E5 - What Do You Want On Your Tombstone?
Once you decide what your life will be remembered for, then you can start taking intentional actions to make it a reality. Comment below with the top 3 things you want to be remembered for after you're gone. Consider joining us at Feed My Starving Children – Sat Dec 29 – 9AM – 11AM. We're looking for 50 volunteers RSVP here: https://www.fmsc.org/join-group… Or get reminders about the event by marking yourself as interested on the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/447578669101021/ W...
Oct 30, 2018•5 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E4 - The Elephant Rope
Many times we don't achieve our full potential because of various limitations in our lives. The story of the Elephant Rope explains that sometimes those limitations are only in our heads. Just because we've tried something before and it didn't' work - doesn't mean it won't work if we try again. Over time, we can grow, become stronger, and become wiser and smarter. If you have a goal but think it's not possible to achieve - consider that maybe the thing that is holding you back could be just in y...
Oct 22, 2018•6 min
VIP REG #3 - 4 Agency Options
In this episode John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp discuss the agency disclosure. There are 4 different ways to work with a real estate agent 1) Buyer representation 2) Seller representation 3) Dual Agency 4) Facilitator John Stiles & Karen Smith-Hopp are real estate agents with the VIP Real Estate Group at Bridge Realty. If you are considering buying, selling or investing in the Twin Cities of MN then check our our website: www.mnviprealestategroup.com or call 612-584-1345 Check out the vid...
Oct 19, 2018•6 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E3 - What is motivation?
Let's take a look at the definition of motivation. According to dictionary.com motivation is a noun and there are three main definitions. 1. the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: 2. the state or condition of being motivated or having a strong reason to act or accomplish something: 3. something that motivates; inducement; incentive: The challenge for today is to identify what will be the motivation, reason or incentive for you to accomplish your...
Oct 15, 2018•5 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E2 - Your words can build up or tear down.
We don't like to admit it, but our words have the power of life and death for other people. Words can either build people up or tear them down. My challenge for you today is to be the type of person that encourages others around you. To your success! John Stiles VIP Real Estate Group BRIDGE REALTY
Oct 15, 2018•4 min
Monday Morning Motivation - E1 - Is a sunrise a miracle or simply a fact of life?
Monday Morning Motivation provided by the VIP Real Estate Group at Bridge Realty. You decide if a sunrise is a miracle or simply a fact of life. Today's reading is from The Carnivorous Carnival, the ninth book in A Series of Unfortunate Events. I'm reading this to my kids and thought it had some insightful things for us to consider today! To your success! John Stiles VIP Real Estate Group BRIDGE REALTY
Oct 15, 2018•5 min
Benefits Of Working With An Agent
We at the VIP Real Estate Group want you to know that it is typically in your best interest to work with an agent rather than going it alone. In this episode Karen Smith-Hopp and John Stiles discuss just a few benefits that you should consider. One example is that real estate agents eat, breath and sleep real estate. We stay up to date on the latest laws and regulations. We have the latest forms and disclosures to keep you protected whether, you are buying, selling or investing in real estate. A...
Aug 19, 2018•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
VIP Real Estate Group - Big Announcement
After more than eight years in real estate, I have decided that I will be more effective at serving my clients if I don't try to do it all on my own. That's why I have started the VIP Real Estate Group. This is a small real estate team that strives to give exceptional customer service to our clients. We will be working together to educate and train our clients in the detailed process of buying, selling and investing in real estate. Additionally we will represent our client's best interests to th...
Aug 13, 2018•4 min
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