Listen "Broke Brokerages, Bad Rentals & Buyer Beware: Real Estate Red Flags ๐ฉ"
Episode Synopsis
This episode dives deep into the nitty-gritty of what agents really need to know. From surviving low-commission brokerages to knowing when to run from a โvirtual officeโ setup, weโre talking about the red flags that can sink your career before it starts.๐ Topics We Cover:๐ธ Brokerage Commission Splits โ Why generous splits matter, and why joining a broke firm is a fast track to the unemployment line. We pull back the curtain on broker stats, admin training, and smoke-and-mirrors branding promises.๐ Google Earth Desktop Pro โ How this underrated tool can change your property perspective and make you a location expert in seconds.๐ Title Search Timing โ Should you leave the title search date open? Why rushing this step makes no senseโespecially when a listing agent insists on it.๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Hiring a Friend โ Why mixing business and friendship can be risky in real estate.๐ฃ๏ธ Agents Saying โWeโ โ When a sellerโs agent says โwe,โ who exactly are they talking about? We dig into agency representation and clear communication.๐๏ธ Rental Agreements 101 โ If youโre renting out a property: sign a lease. Know whoโs moving in, take pictures, run a criminal record and credit checkโno exceptions.๐ Cottage Rentals for Sale โ What financial docs you must see: profit/loss statements, future bookings, and management contracts.๐ฑ How to Get a Hold of an Agent FAST โ Texting tips that get results: be honest, be clear, and disclose your situation up front.PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.htmlReady to unlock the door to your dream property?๐ง๐ก #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEIConnect with Michael: ๐ YouTube: Michael Poczynek ๐ Website: Michael's Homes ๐ Twitter (X): Michael's TwitterMy mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLSยฎ, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULfConnect with Patty: ๐ YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI ๐ Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEIPrefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:๐ Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)๐ Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! ๐ก๐