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The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris

Welcome to The Pursuit of Home, the podcast that goes beyond the bricks and mortar of real estate. Join Scott Harris, a seasoned residential agent with over two decades of experience and $1.5 billion in sales, as he explores the emotional, psychological, and ethical challenges of buying and selling a home. Through real stories from buyers, expert insights, and practical strategies, you’ll gain the tools to navigate the process with confidence. Your dream home isn’t just a place, it’s the key to

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#21: Drones In New York & Drones in the Real Estate...

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2024/12/26

Happy holidays from everyone at The Pursuit of Home! There are drones in New Jersey. What are they? There are also drones in the real estate market. And they’re in between you and your dream home. How do you defeat them? On this episode, it’s time to go behind the scenes to discover the most important thing you can do to be successful in your real estate search, wherever you are. Listen in because it’s not what you think! Connect with the podcast:Subscribe:

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#20: Act Like A Reporter: The Best Real Estate...

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2024/12/12

You’re probably not a professional researcher or question-asker. But what if you had access to one when it came time to buy your house?Today we interview Erielle Reshef, ABC News Correspondent. Since 2017, she’s helped unpack the questions and stories that interest viewers on Good Morning America, ABC Evening News, and other programs.We explore how Reshef wore her professional hat during her home search. And we discuss what information could be helpful for you to gather. More than that, we discussed

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#20: Act Like A Reporter: The Best Real Estate...

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2024/12/12

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#19: How Thanksgiving Helps (and Hurts) Your Property...

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2024/11/28

Have you ever fantasized about hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner and remembered that you don't have the space? Do you have a dining table you love that you want to fit in your new property? What if the dream you're having is not how you actually live?This week Scott hosts a solo episode where he talks about how Thanksgiving can help your property search – or can actually get in the way of it. It plays an outsize role, one that buyers don't always think about. We get into it on this week's episode of

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#19: How Thanksgiving Helps (and Hurts) Your Property...

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2024/11/28

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How Real Buyers Deal with Bidding Wars

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2024/11/14

There's a ramp-up time for most buyers to get comfortable making bids on houses. How long will it take for you to cross that line? But what happens when every property is selling over the asking price? How do you manage that process, emotionally and financially?On this episode, we bring on Rochester's Biggest Realtor, an agent of nearly 4 decades, Jeff Scofield. Scott and Jeff talk about how buyers should calm their nerves, figure out how much to pay over the asking price, and how often you'll have

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#18: How Real Buyers Deal with Bidding Wars

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2024/11/14

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#17: When Sellers Hope You'll Love Their Pets, too.

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2024/10/31

People love their pets. But as a buyer, what if you're allergic to them? Or what if you just aren't a pet person? Today's guest is John Messina, a veteran agent in Long Island's Gold Coast – representing the finest homes out there. And boy does he have some stories to share. It can be challenging enough to find a home you love. What if a seller asked you to keep their pets along with their property? Would you do it? Is there any doubt that it would be a weird situation? Here are more situations

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#17: When Sellers Hope You'll Love Their Pets, too.

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2024/10/31

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#16: “I Never Want To Buy a House” with Steve Herz,...

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2024/10/17

Steve Herz spent decades renting, believing owning property was a financial trap. Does this sound like something you’ve ever said? However, his long-held views were challenged by family needs and the unexpected pandemic. As an entrepreneur and founding partner of IF Management, Steve opens up about how he ended up purchasing a summer home in the Hamptons and how an apartment to buy in New York City magically appeared later, but only when he accepted that he loved urban living.In this episode, we

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#16: “I Never Want To Buy a House” with Steve Herz,...

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2024/10/17

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#15: How To Navigate Buyer Representation Agreements...

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2024/10/03

In our fourth solo episode, Scott heads to Reddit and the First Time Homebuyers' subreddit to learn what buyers are worrying about—and how their fellow buyers and agents have to say to help them. Don't take Scott's word for it, though he has plenty to say. Real buyers from all across the world do their best to teach you what's going on today. If you've been worried about signing Buyer Representation Agreements, this episode is for

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#14: Finding Love and a House at the Same Time

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2024/09/19

How is looking for love the same as looking for a house? can you look for both at the same time? Today our buyer is doing just that, and has quite a crazy story to tell! But even if your life is less complicated, it's helpful to think about how you can apply one study—finding a soulmate—to the other—finding your dream house. To unpack our buyer conversation, we bring on expert matchmaker Michelle Frankel to apply best-in-class practices to finding and falling in

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#13: The Listings Real Estate Agents Refuse

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2024/09/05

What would make a seasoned real estate agent say no to sellers who want to hire them to sell a property? Join Scott Harris, in this eye-opening episode of The Pursuit of Home as he recounts some of the most bizarre and challenging experiences he’s encountered over two decades in real estate. From a bird that wouldn't leave him alone to a home filled to the brim with clutter, discover why sometimes an agent simply has to walk away. It's about much more than just the condition of the property—it can

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#12: The Cultural Challenges of Negotiation – Real...

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2024/08/22

You think it's tough in the US to buy a house? Try finding a home without a functioning real estate market—during a war, no less. Today we speak with a home buyer who expresses her surprising frustrations to find a home. We try to understand why one of the tech centers of the world doesn't put its know-how to work, and look at the cultural side of real estate with Daniel Frankenstein, the co-founder of Israel-focused VC fund Joule Ventures.Chapters:(00:00) Navigating Real Estate(04:47) Real Estate

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#11: Emerging Trends in Residential Real Estate (Our...

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2024/08/08

What are the emerging trends you can find in your home? Are there any big surprises? This week, Scott fields more questions from listeners about the latest eco-friendly trends, why they are popular, and why they aren't! If you're thinking of buying a home anytime soon, you won't want to miss this episode!Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-of-home-with-scott-harris/id1735802964Watch:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3ORnw0MiJ--5A9i49vS2h5VL Apply to Be On The

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#10: Putting Yourself in Time Out During Your Home...

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2024/08/01

What if you realize you need to step back in the middle of your search for some reason? To save a little more money, to deal with something personal, to navigate the market itself? How would you feel? How much would you lean on your real estate agent? To answer these questions, we spoke with a real estate agent from Westchester, Julie Alcee, someone who got very use to putting people in time out in her former life—when she was a schoolteacher!On this episode, we talk about the emotional side of

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#9: Ask Me Anything: The Hard-To-See Things That...

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2024/07/11

This is the podcast's first Ask Me Anything episode, and it's dedicated to a specific set of questions we've compiled from listener feedback. Today, we discuss the things you can't see in your future house, and what things might go wrong. Learn about air rights and inspections; boilers; falling bricks; termites; first-time buyers classes; and much more on today's episode of The Pursuit of Home.Don't forget to email us with your

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#8: How Not To Be A Jerk in Real Estate Negotiations

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2024/06/20

Do you think you need to be a jerk in your negotiations? Do you think it's going to get you a better deal? It's high time to rethink this idea. What if there's a completely different way to get to the closing table, with a deal and a house you love? Today's buyer has a superpower that does just that: Relationship-building.On today's episode of The Pursuit of Home, we listen to her story. We also unpack the power of kindness to get deals done with Sam Jacobs, the founder of Pavilion, a global

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#7: How to Future Proof Your Home Purchase

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2024/06/06

How do you make sure that the home you want to buy is the right one for now, and for the future? Today's buyer Avi introduces an amazing framework to help anyone make that decision. To help unpack this conversation, we also bring on extraordinary business coach John Mark Shaw. What looks like a difficult decision might be easier than you think!Subscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-of-home-with-scott-harris/id1735802964Watch:

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