The World Series of Real Estate
Whether you’re a new real estate agent, a first time home buyer, a budding real estate investor, or even wanting to build your own home – it can be hard to navigate the industry of real estate as a whole. It’s important to have an experienced broker in your corner who can simplify the jargon and constant changes that are affecting the market. Jerry Holden, the founder and CEO of THA Brands, is here to help you feel confident no matter where you fall on the spectrum of real estate consumership. Jerry has experience as a sales agent, broker, property manager, construction project manager, and more. As a retired professional baseball player, he brings charisma, authenticity, and sports analogies to the table that will help make each topic he covers more digestible. Join him each week as he uses his vast knowledge to show you how to overcome the top problems that he sees his own agents and consumers face time and time again. You’ll walk away feeling confident in entering your next contract and spending your next dollar.
The World Series of Real Estate
New Construction vs. Existing Homes: How agents can support consumers in today’s market
If you have a buyer who is trying to decide between purchasing a new construction home or an existing home, this episode is for you. Haley and I are discussing the dynamics of the current housing market, focusing on the comparison between new construction and existing homes. We explore the implications of low inventory, the pros and cons of new construction, and the financial aspects that agents and consumers should consider when making decisions in the real estate market. Whether you’re a real estate professional or a buyer, this episode is going to give you a lot of actionable information.
Topics:
- How Jerry got his start in construction early on as a real estate agent and how that has led to him building condos and spec homes throughout the country
- The problems that have faced the construction industry stemming back to the financial crash in 2008 and how it’s affecting present day home builds
- The biggest pros and cons when deciding between purchasing in a new construction home (in 2024) vs. a resale home
- What you can do to become the listing agent on a new sale home – how to create relationship with builders, and how to prove your value
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