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Real Life and Real Estate

Nickie Robbs Homes

Welcome to Real Life and Real Estate I’m Nickie Robbs I"m a real estate agent in Western Washington, serving the Tacoma area. On this podcast you will get to hear: Real life real estate info for regular people! Clients get to tell their stories, various professionals come and share their perspective too. Great books that impacted me that I think you will love too! It could be fiction or non fiction and of course I welcome your suggestions. Email me directly at NickieRobbsHomes@gmail.com

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00:23:39

Episode 45: Holiday Budget Tips with Cassy Randolph

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/11/11

Holiday spending doesn't have to wreak havoc on your January dreams and plans! Join me in chatting with Cassy Randolph, financial planner, with some tips and tricks for holiday spending. Even if you don't have a written budget, these things can help you stay on track and be confident in your buying decisions! Do you have bigger purchases and planning ahead? Call Cassy and get professional insight into options that will work for you! Email Phone: 360-464-7979 To get started on your next steps in

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Episode 44: Tips for Seasonal Stress & the PNW Winter

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/11/04

Our clocks just changed, there's an election and looming holidays. How can we deal with all of this and still show up well for our loved ones? Here's some tips that have worked for me or been passed to me through others. I think you'll like some of them too! Do you have more tips that really help during stressful and low light seasons? I'd love to hear them, please leave a comment! Let's Connect! Email Website This episode was edited and produced by Will Robbs Art

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00:42:51

Episode 43: Fall Tips for Your Roof with Champion...

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2024/10/28

Fall maintenance time is here! As more leaves blow, moss gathers and water pools around your home, when can you DIY and when do you need a professional?In this episode I interview Jeremiah with Champion Power Washing. He really breaks down the issues you may find while you are working on your home and when to call a pro. He also explains a lot of their process. You may have a lot of success with your methods but if you know anyone who may not love doing their roof and gutters, share this

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Episode 42: I can't buy this house!

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2024/10/21

What are your options if your offer is accepted and you discover you cannot buy this house? Listen in and find out why and how getting out of this contract during the inspection phase is probably the best bet. It does happen. It happens quite a bit for many reasons and some of them have nothing to do with the inspection! If you discover during the inspection period that this home is actually NOT the one for you, that's okay. Lean on your agent to help protect your earnest money and help you back

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00:09:15

Episode 41: Why do some homes sell faster?

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/10/14

There are 6 reasons why Home A sells faster than Home B even if they're in the same neighborhood! Even casual zillow-browsers can spot many of these reasons, but somehow when it's our own home we are too close to it. This sometimes happens for agents too! We know more variables than our clients and we know not to make promises about time on market! Listen in as I share the top 6 reasons why homes sell faster or slower in ANY market. If this sounds intriguing and you'd like to get started with your

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Episode 40: The Pros and Cons of Selling a Vacant Home

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2024/10/07

When talking to sellers, this question comes up a lot: Is it better to sell after we move out? Selling a vacant (unoccupied home) has several pros and some cons. Whether or not it's right for YOU is a chat we should do in person! To get your mind thinking through some of the reasons why it might be a good idea, listen to this episode! To get started or book your seller consultation, contact me below: Email website This episode was edited and produced by Will Robbs Art

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00:10:18

Episode 39: Buying Power in the Fall!

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2024/10/01

In this episode I share my perspective on why FALL 2024 is going to be a unique time for buyers and adding to their already good buying power. We usually see an increase in inventory in fall anyway, many sellers cannot choose what time of year to sell and 50% of buyers CAN choose when to buy! Is it time for you? With interest rates on a downward trend and inventory higher than the last 2.5 years (longer in some markets) it could happen for you! To get started visit ⁠www.nickierobbshomes.com⁠ Call

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00:23:01

Episode 38: Hard Money Tips and Kristi's First Flip

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2024/09/23

How do people get started with real estate investing? They often start with their first flip! In this episode Kristi shares the tips and tricks she learned from her first flip earlier this year. She shares a lot of great info about hard money, managing the budget, having great partners and more. ⁠ If you've ever seen a house in disrepair and thought "I wish I had the money to fix that up" then this one is for you!⁠ If you have questions about anything you heard here both Kristi and I

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00:27:01

Episode 37: So you want an investment property? Meet...

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/09/16

Have you ever thought real estate investing might be your path forward? You're not alone! Most people want to explore this idea but also don't want to be landlords. Here's someone you should meet: Kirsten Stewart at Suburban Realty. She's local, she knows a ton, she is here to help you be a successful investor! Listen in as we chat about how to get started if you've never had a rental or investment property before. To get started with Suburban Realty here is the contact

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00:10:51

Episode 36: How does a BUYERS agent get paid?

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2024/09/09

DATED INFO - AUG 2024 In the world of real estate we have had certain system for decades. In this system the home sellers paid one large chunk for commission and it was split between the firm reprepsenting the seller and the firm representing the buyer. The system has been shaken up: #1 - this commission percentage has always been negotiable, but many firms and agents didn't reveal that. #2 - Washington has been on the front line of transparency and developing better forms so that buyers and

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Episode 35: Navigating Commission - for Sellers

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/09/03

DATED INFO - AUG 2024In this episode I share the NEW information on how your agent gets paid and how the agent representing the buyer gets paid. As the seller, you now have 3 choices, where you used to have only 1 choice. Traditionally we shared with you the different marketing plans and how much each one would cost, assuming we were splitting the total commission with the buyer's agent. Now there are more choices. In the best interest of YOU, the consumer, agents are going to be taking

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00:53:02

Episode 34: Old Homes and Electricity Tips with West...

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/08/19

I had a FASCINATING conversation with Ryan Hughes, co-owner of West Seattle Electric & Solar. We chat about old homes, knob & tube, when to call an electrician and so much more.If you have wondered about scorch marks, solar, rewire and if this problem really warrants a professional - listen now! https://westseattlenaturalenergy.com/ Office: 206-573-4205 RYAN: 206-423-5064 ryan@westseattleelectric.com For all your real estate

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00:23:36

Ep 33: Home Inspectors You can Laugh With; Top Notch...

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2024/08/12

When you need a home inspector and you don't have very much time, listen to this episode to get to know Top Notch Home Inspections! They cover a lot of territory, have high standards of service and really, really love what they do. Find out why right here! Want to see the popular reel we chat about? https://tinyurl.com/2y6dbtkp To book a Top Notch Inspector: www.topnotch-home.cominfo@topnotch-home.com For all your real estate needs in the South Puget Sound area, start right

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Episode 32: What are Seller Concessions?

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2024/08/08

If you've heard agents throw this term around and you just nod along, here's your chance to know what they're talking about and why it gets a lot of air time.As we adjust to the shifting market through the year, there are many times when a motivated seller may offer something to the buyer without adjusting the listing price. This offer is something the seller is conceding, or giving, to the buyer. This can be used for so many things: buy down the interest rate, pay closing costs, pay

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Episode 31: Mice, Rats and Mold, Oh My! with Attic...

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/07/29

In this episode, Jay with Attic Doctor explains his unique problem solving method to our frequent attic and crawl space problems: rodents, mold, and insulation. Most home owners never get into their attic or crawl space until there's a problem and when there IS a problem, who do you call? When I met Jay I saw quickly that his business is structured differently, based more on client needs than business needs. The before and after photos floored me (you gotta watch this one!) Listen intently to

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Episode 30: What are Closing Costs?

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/07/22

This question came up during a recent first time home buyer class, where we had time to look at a hypothetical purchase and talk about each line and why it was there. The short version is this: everyone has to get paid, especially the people who are making sure the seller is the legal owner and the land is able to be legally sold. In this episode I use a hypothetical purchase in my local county and discuss the biggest parts of closing costs: Title Escrow Property Tax And then the little

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00:58:10

Episode 29: Protecting Your Estate with Keith Armstrong

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/07/15

This week's guest is Keith Armstrong from Strong International Law Group sharing about estate planning, protecting what we love and how to avoid our real estate going to probate.What happens to our home, our most expensive asset (often) when we pass away? How can we protect our entire estate (book, pokemon, lego, car collections)? How can we make sure money goes to the right places? Listen in and get some ideas for how to get started and who to call.⁠ Strong International Law Group

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00:55:21

Episode 28: Books that have changed our lives

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/07/08

In this fun episode, I gathered a few other real estate agents to talk about some non-fiction books that have made a huge impact on on our lives. It isn't just business, it's our daily habits, how we approach goal setting and even how we listen to our families. Dive in! Links to the books discussed below:The 6 Types of Working Genius by Pat Lencioni Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Also mentioned: The Full Focus

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00:28:53

Episode 27: Managing Debt with Michelle and Steve Shaw

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/07/01

When figuring out how to buy your first house or first investment property,saving for that downpayment is going to be the #1 thing on your mind! To get ahead on that, my friends Steve and Michelle Shaw have at tool to help! Watch how their tool can be leveraged to stack debts into the same existing payment and still get ahead by YEARS. To find out more about debt stacking, you can reach Michelle and Steve here: georgestephen.shaw@primerica.com https://livemore.net/shaw To look at down payment

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00:46:47

Episode 26: Debunking Solar Panel Myths with Mad...

Real Life and Real Estate ·

2024/06/26

Every question you wanted to ask about solar panels but didn't want to spend time with the sales person at your door!I had serious doubts that these were as good as the door to door sales people said they were. I had also heard terrible stories in other states that they weren't transferable in the sale of a home. Then I met Mike Dalton of Mad Energy NW. We address common misconceptions like: solar panels don't work well here in the Tacoma area; they require a lot of maintenance;

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