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Telling Clients What They Need to Hear, Not Just What They Want to Hear In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Vinnie and Anne Valenza about running a real estate business as a husband-and-wife team, and the neighborhood niche that shaped their...
Historic Tax Credits for St. Louis Rehabs: Episode Summary St. Louis is full of historic buildings — and historic tax credits are one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) tools for rehabbing them. In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Maureen McMillan about how federal and Missouri...
Should You Rent or Sell Your Current Home? Episode Summary Moving up but not sure what to do with your current house? In this episode of the St. Louis Realtor Podcast, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre walk listener Henok Tekle through the real math and the honest...
For Sale By Owner (FSBO): Is It Worth It? Episode Summary Thinking about selling your St. Louis home yourself to save the commission? In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre explain why For Sale By Owner sellers so often walk away with less money than if...
10 Ways to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price: Episode Summary Every seller wants top dollar — this episode is the playbook. Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre run through ten concrete ways to maximize your home’s sale price, with the core message that selling should be an...
Should You Offer a Credit or Just Replace the Carpet and Paint Before Selling? In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre give a market update with mortgage broker John Charlton, and dig into a practical question that comes up on nearly every listing: fix...
Why 40% of St. Louis Property Is Government-Owned or Tax-Exempt In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Ward 24 Alderman Scott Ogilvie about city government, property taxes, and the debate over merging St. Louis city and county. Key Takeaways A large share of...
Building a Shipping Container Home in St. Louis: Episode Summary Container homes are a real, if niche, option in St. Louis. Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre sit down with builders Zachary Smithey and Joseph Bandalos, mid-construction on a container home in Old North St. Louis,...
Investment Properties & Evictions in Missouri: Episode Summary This episode is a recorded educational session with attorney Julie Ostrom, who has practiced law since 2009 and specializes in investment property. Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre host as she walks through what every St. Louis landlord needs in...
What a Real Rehab Actually Costs: Live From Shannon St. Pierre’s Investment Property In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre record live from Shannon’s own rehab property in Tower Grove, walking through real numbers on financing, bids, and unexpected costs in the early stages...
Solar Panels and Home Value in St. Louis: Episode Summary Solar is becoming a more common sight on St. Louis roofs — and a more common question for sellers and buyers alike. In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Doug Munsch and...
Finding a Real Estate Niche: Mid-Century Modern Homes in St. Louis Not every buyer wants a traditional St. Louis home. In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Realtor Ted Wight of StLouis.Style about how he built his career around a specific niche...
What Makes a Top Realtor: Lessons from the YPN 30 Under 30 Panel In this episode, Adam Kruse and apprentice Caleb Lewis recap the St. Louis Realtors Young Professionals Network “30 Under 30” panel, where four nationally recognized top-producing agents shared what actually built their careers. Key...
Buying Distressed & Foreclosed Properties: Episode Summary Foreclosures and distressed properties are a world of their own — with their own rules, players, and vocabulary. In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Ben Nichols of Nichols & Associates about how bank-owned properties move from foreclosure to...
Credit Repair Explained: How to Fix Your Score. Episode Summary If bad credit is the only thing standing between you and a home, this episode is for you. Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Ben Dodd, president of Freedom Credit Solutions, about how credit really...
Does a Death Have to Be Disclosed When Selling a House? In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre cover real questions that came up in their own transactions that week — from disclosure law to a gas company inspection quirk St. Louis sellers run...
Wills, Trusts & Probate for Homeowners: Episode Summary What happens to your home — and your other property — after you’re gone depends heavily on the paperwork you set up now. In this episode, Adam Kruse sits down with attorney Lisa Brown to demystify wills, trusts,...
Buying LRA Properties in St. Louis: How the City’s Land Bank Works In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with Laura Costello of the St. Louis Development Corporation about the LRA (Land Reutilization Authority) — the city’s land bank for vacant and tax-delinquent...
How to Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Competitive Seller’s Market In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre give a market update and share real tactics for making an offer competitive when inventory is tight and sellers hold the leverage. Key Takeaways In a...
Seller Concessions, VA Loans, and What Credit Score You Actually Need to Buy In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre talk with John Charlton, “The Mortgage Guy,” about seller concessions, VA loans, 1031 exchanges, and how much credit really matters when buying. Key Takeaways Seller...