The Closing Table Podcast

There is a lot going on throughout berks county. One of the biggest is the new development that broke ground mid to late October off of Broadcasting road! Outlet style shopping center along with the development of 700 residential homes!! This could have market implications for the next ew years to come! TUNE IN!!!!

On this episode, we dive into the world of public auctions by a local auctioneer and realtor! We learn a little more about what it takes to become an auctioneer, how they are marketed and the value it brings to have more than one way to sell a property for the public. Isaiah Ayala, realtor, auctioneer and once in the agricultural space shares how he is able to assist sellers with multiple strategies!

New appraisal changes are expected to cause heavy delays in transaction closings as well as getting appraisals scheduled. Changes in valuing a property, and overall recording of the inspection throughout the inspection. Make sure to contact your lender before writing up an offer to make sure that you don't put yourself and your clients in a situation. 

Mel and Ernie go over some of the tik tokers who focus on real estate  related content. Some of their favorites, and some of their... not so favorites. And what to look out for when listening to some of these content creators.

This gentleman created a business and revolutionized working at your desk with the walking activity desk. He was diagnosed with early onset Parkinsons at a very early age which caused him embarrassment and shame. But a revolutionary procedure allowed him to enjoy life the way he was meant to. And from there, he created a non profit foundation which helps others get the same procedure with financial assistance and mental support. The Be Still Foundation has helped many and has the goal to help many more per year. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

You've probably heard the morbid saying, "Theres more than one way to skin a cat?" Which by the way, why the hell are we skinning cats. Anyway, theres more than one way to offer to buy a house. And we go over a few simple but effective strategies you could use when submitting against multiple offer situations!

You can't do as much as you think by yourself. Having a good support system and a team to help you succeed is prevalent to your journey to success! YOUR NETWORTH IS YOUR NETWORK!!!!

Mel and Ernie have guest from Peak Financial Services who has been a numbers guy all his life. Dennis Pellgrini goes over common terms and products to help you with your financial future and what's the right and wrong way to save. He also goes over a strategy very attractive to those who have a business and ways to alleviate the pains of a capital gains tax when you sell a property or a business!

This episode was supposed to be a fun and light debate on who has the most challenging job. But it turned into a bitch fest to allow us to lift the weight off our shoulders from past crap. Then we started to review some movies or shows thats real estate related. 

We are joined by a constantly adaptive professional who knows how to make change to better the business. Alyse Mitten with Interlace Communications comes with worlds of experience. Having a business in marketing, she saw a niche and began to educate and control her future. Her Book "AI Resistance" discusses the advantages of AI and if it really is worth the risk. 
If you want to get in touch with her, her email is alyse@iciconnect.com