Writing Love Letters When Offering on a Home with Guest Karen Ringo

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Love Letters, personal letters written to homeowners when trying to buy a home, have been a hotly contested topic in the real estate world for many years. So when you’re ready to offer on a home, should you write one? What are the pros and cons? In this episode, Alison is joined by Karen Ringo, Realtor with Compass licensed in DC, MD, and VA who consistently provides ease of process and personalized experience along with direct and healthy communication to each and every client. Together, Alison and Karen truly break down love letters from all angles and leave the choice up to you whether or not including one in an offer is right for you. Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Karen www.karenringodmvrealtor.com | IG: @thekarenringo

How to Write and Win When Competing with Multiple Offers with Guest Michael Fowler

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It’s a tough market and with interest rates up and fewer homes being listed so far this year, competition is fierce yet again in the DC-metropolitan area. When buyers find the right home to offer on, they can end up competing against other buyers who feel it’s the home for them, too. In this episode, Alison is joined by Michael Fowler, her RARE teammate with over 10 years of experience as a Realtor in DC, MD, and VA who has helped a large number of buyers and sellers navigate multiple offer situations.  Together they discuss the various things to consider when entering into a multiple offer situation along with some tips that hopefully will help you win when and if you enter into such situation yourself.

Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Michael www.michaelfowlercreative.com

The Rental Market and Rental Trends in DC with Guest Emily McDonald of Zillow

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It’s rental season, and while the rental market has been an unpredictable rollercoaster over the past 3 years, recent data is showing us that seasonality is once again a factor in overall rental market trends. In this episode, Alison is joined by Emily McDonald, Zillow’s rental trends expert. Emily interprets constantly changing data to help renters understand market trends so they can make the most informed decisions possible during their housing journey. Together they discuss the rental market in general, specific trends in the DMV, things to consider when entering the rental market, and tips & tricks for those on the hunt for their next rental home.

Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Emily emilymcd@zillowgroup.com

A Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper with Guest Erin Helland

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Who doesn’t love a good HGTV home renovation show? When there’s a hot market and high levels of competition, Buyers often find themselves considering purchase options that perhaps they hadn’t considered before. In this episode, Alison is joined by Erin Helland, home renovation coach, licensed home inspector, and Owner of Hardhat Diplomat. While still doing renovations of her own, Erin uses her experiences in commercial and residential renovation to guide others through the home improvement process. In this episode, Alison and Erin break down what to consider when buying a fixer-upper, from finances, to the timeline, to the pain points that can occur throughout the process.

Subscribe to our show and feel free to reach out to us on The RARE website or directly to Alison with comments and questions: www.theRAREdc.com | alison@theraredc.com IG: @theraredc and Erin www.hardhatdiplomat.com | IG: @hardhatdiplomat