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Jason Wilcox has been a licensed realtor in the Commonwealth of PA since 2016 and has been affiliated with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services since starting his career in real estate. During this time, he has helped many families all throughout Western PA buy or sell their home, as well as working with investors to maintain their rental portfolio. In addition to serving as a full time real estate agent, Jason also serves part time as the Director of Music and Worship for Bethel Presbyterian Church. Jason currently resides in Canonsburg, PA with his wife, Lindsay, and their two cats, Mali and Rosie
Episodes
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Ep202 “Beware of Wire Fraud!”
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Introduction
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What does it mean to wire money?
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What is wire fraud?
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What are some of the common ways wire fraud can occur?
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How can you prevent wire fraud?
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Don’t do it!
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If you do decide to do it, double and triple check the account numbers!
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One final note about wiring money
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Please know your banking institution’s practices with regards to wiring money before the day of closing!
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Final thoughts
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Ep201“How Does Your Realtor Get Paid?”
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
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Introduction
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Realtors are independent contractors
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Discuss the concept of 1099s
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What does our employing broker give us?
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NOTHING!
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When does a realtor get paid?
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Discuss where the money comes from!
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What does a realtor need to consider when receiving a commission check?
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Paycheck
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Taxes
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Business Account
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What does a typical commission check look for me?
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Don’t forget to subtract out my SEP IRA contribution!
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50/30/20 rule!
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Final thoughts
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Ep200 “Flowers & Fairytales and Enchanted Earth Ecological Landscapes”
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
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Introduction (Jason will handle this point)
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Introduce yourself
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What is Flowers & Fairytales?
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Where are you located?
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What are your hours of operation?
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What services do you offer?
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i.e. funerals, weddings, graduations, etc.
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What is your lead time needed for these different events?
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Do you deliver?
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Are you offering any specials for Mother’s Day? Wedding season? Graduations? Memorial Day?
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What is Enchanted Earth Ecological Landscapes?
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Tell us about the business.
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What services do you offer?
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What areas do you service?
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What makes your company different from the competition?
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With it being spring, this is the height of your busy season, what lead time can customers expect with your services?
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Final thoughts
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Ep199 "Home Improvement"
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
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Introduction
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We’re not talking about making improvements or corrections to sell your home – we are discussing repairs/updates/upgrades you may want to make to your home while you’re living there with no intention of selling in the immediate future.
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Discuss the pros/cons of large room repairs/renovations
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i.e. kitchens, bathrooms, finishing the basement, etc.
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Discuss the pros/cons of additions
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Discuss the pros/cons of major property alterations
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i.e. adding a swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, etc.
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Remind everyone that this doesn’t include the unfortunate costs of homeownership
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New roof, windows, waterproofing system, wall anchors, etc.
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Final thoughts
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Upgrades are relative to the neighborhood you live in!
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How long are you planning on staying in your home?
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Will you enjoy it?
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Ep198 “Moving on Up…to a Bigger Home!”
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
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Introduction
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Where do I start when it comes to selling my current home to purchase my larger home?
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You MUST start by talking to the lender!
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How is this process different from the first time I bought my home?
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Your current home will be counted in your debt column when it comes to DTI
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What are my options when it comes to selling my current home to purchase my larger home?
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Buy first, sell second
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Sell first, buy second
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Buy and sell simultaneously
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What are some of the other factors I should consider when it comes to making this major life change?
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Is it a good time to buy/sell with my personal schedule?
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This process is even crazier now than what it was when you just bought your first home!
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Are you ready to go on the market next week?
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How will you handle showings on your current house?
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Are you and your spouse, if applicable, on the same page?
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i.e. timeline, financially, schedule-wise???
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Final thoughts
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Ep197 “Why Do I Want/Need A Buyer’s Agent When Buying a Home?”
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
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Introduction
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What is a buyer’s agent?
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Why do I want a buyer’s agent?
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What does a buyer’s agent do for me?
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Discuss what a full-service agent does for their clients
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Ensures buyers are pre-approved
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Shows homes
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Helps write up and submits the offer
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Navigates you through the closing process including inspections and appraisal
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Coordinates the closing for the buyer(s)
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Why should I not work with the listing agent?
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What a buyer’s agent doesn’t do!
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They will not get you everything you want, but they will negotiate something that is fair and reasonable!
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How does the buyer’s agent get paid?
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Final thoughts
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Ep196 “Smile…You’re on Candid Camera!”
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
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Introduction
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We are not attorneys and we are not here to discuss the legalities behind video and audio recordings in the home while showings are occurring in your home!
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Video and audio recordings of homes
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Ring doorbells
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Nanny cams
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Security cameras
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Indoor and outdoor
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Wired and wireless
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Buyers:
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Always assume you’re being recorded!
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Don’t do anything you wouldn’t do if the sellers were in the room with you!
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Watch what you say about your thoughts on price, negotiations, concessions, etc.
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Sellers:
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Would you want your private conversations recorded?
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You can’t control what they say, especially when it comes to thoughts on your home!
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Unlike Law and Order, you can’t use what they say against them!
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Share story!!!
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Final thoughts
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Ep195 “BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!”
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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Introduction
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What does it mean to settle the estate?
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What is an executor or executrix?
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What does a realtor need when listing a home that is an estate?
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How do the rules change for the seller disclosure when it comes to filling out one by an executor or executrix?
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What should buyers be aware of when purchasing an estate?
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PLEASE DON’T ASK ME IF THE DECEASED DIED IN THE HOME! I DON’T KNOW AND I DON’T ASK!
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ALSO, PLEASE DON’T ASK ME HOW LONG THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT BECAUSE I DON’T KNOW THAT ANSWER EITHER!
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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO WAIVE YOUR INSPECTIONS!
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What should executors/executrixes be aware of when selling an estate?
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Use an estate attorney!
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The proceeds will go to the estate, NOT YOU!
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There will be monies escrowed by the title company at closing for inheritance taxes, even if your attorney has already paid them.
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Final thoughts
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Ep194 “What Does the Current Real Estate Market Look Like in PA?”
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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Introduction
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Discuss PAR’s January 2024 Housing Report
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Discuss what the local inventory looks like:
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Reveal the # of houses available in different school districts around Western PA
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Share two quick recent stories to signify the current market craze
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Discuss what this low inventory means for buyers:
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BE READY!
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Including pre-approval
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If you don’t need it, don’t ask for it!
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Know your limitations if in a multiple bid situation!
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Discuss what this low inventory means for sellers:
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Price the house appropriately!
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If it’s not sold in two weeks, it’s priced too high!
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If it’s priced right, you’ll most likely be under contract in a few days and closed in 30-45 days, so be prepared to be out of the house!
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Final thoughts
Friday Mar 01, 2024
EP193 The Spring Market Is HERE!
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
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Introduction
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SELLERS:
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Finalize last minute minor projects
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Landscaping
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Power washing the deck or the siding on the house
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Painting rooms
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Changing light bulbs throughout the house
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Preparing for the house to go live on the market
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Finalizing the seller disclosure
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Working with your realtor to schedule the photographer to come and take photos of your home
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Getting a spare key made for the lockbox
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Preparing for showings!
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What does the daily routine look like for showings?
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Where are you going for showings?
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Will there be an open house?
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Preparing for the move!
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Mentally preparing for the whirlwind of activity that is about to happen!
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BUYERS:
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GET PRE-APPROVED!
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Don’t spend your money!
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Meet with your realtor!
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Sign the beginning buyer paperwork!
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Scheduling and spending free time looking at homes
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Mentally preparing for the whirlwind of activity that is about to happen!
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Once you are under contract, be prepared to have nightly “homework!”
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Notes to consider if interest rates fall this spring/summer market:
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More buyers will be introduced to the market
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Still dealing with low inventory issues
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Buyers – put your best foot forward, but don’t sacrifice what you don’t want to sacrifice (i.e. seller assist, inspections, etc.)
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Sellers – don’t be greedy!
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Final thoughts