16 Jan Ask The Experts: What Can Sellers Do to Increase Their Property Value?
We asked the experts (our agents) what they think sellers can do to increase their property values. Below are their responses. As you will see...
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12 Jan Ep. 25: Erica, A 1st Time Home Buyer
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SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode Adam interviews Erica, a St. Louis Realtor Podcast listener who used the Hermann London Real Estate Group to buy her first home! Adam asks Erica how she felt during each step of the process and finds out if there is...
31 Dec Ep. 23: John Charlton & Nick Albright
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode Adam talks with Nick Albright, the newest Hermann London recruit, about always going to the party, record setting rainfall problems, St. Louis being the 2nd best market in 2016, why discounters aren't winning, & creating a business plan for 2016....
22 Dec The Art of Appreciating Depreciation:Understanding Yet Another Real Estate Tax Benefit
Unlike the often depreciative experience of human aging, as your investment property ages it gives the gift of depreciation. As this Investopedia article explains: "Depreciation can be a valuable tool if you invest in rental properties because it allows you to spread out the cost of buying the property over decades,...
15 Dec The Tiny House Trend….
What is a tiny house? A tiny house is a home that is typically 100 to 400 square feet in size. The average American home is 2,200 square feet. These homes come in all shapes, sizes and styles and are selling at an alarming rate.What...
02 Dec The Power of the E-Mail “CC:” in Communication
People talk about the power of communication, but lets be more specific and talk about the power of the Cc: in e-mails. When we learn about how to use the power of communication, we learn that we will benefit from more of it. When we add...
19 Nov Real Estate Investing: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways…
According to Entrepreneur magazine, there are 8 Ways Real Estate Is Your Smartest Investment. We could really go on and on to infinity, but instead we'll narrow this subject down to one word: leverage. You can leverage the power of (smart) borrowing to create wealth through...
21 Oct Ep. 22: Lawyer Elizabeth Kayser
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Realtors Adam Kruse and Kori Hetzel talk to lawyer Elizabeth Kayser about short sales as a way to save a home owner's credit when they owe more than their house is worth. Email questions the PODCAST@HermannLondon.com WHAT'S INSIDE 0:51 Adam introduces Elizabeth Kayser...
06 Oct Ep. 21: Janet Judd S.L.A.R. President
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Adam interviews Janet Judd, the president of the St. Louis Association of Realtors, the largest realtor association in Missouri. Janet shares what it was like being the first female Clayton police officer, why realtors have the advantage over licencees, and why her family...
29 Sep Ep. 20 Sherry & John Petersik of YoungHouseLove.com
Back in 2007, Sherry & John Petersik started a blog called YoungHouseLove to chronicle their lives as they fixed up their home. Fast forward to 2015 and they are now on their 3rd home, have 2 children, garnered 1.1 million Pinterest followers, 156 thousand Facebook fans, 111 thousand...
23 Sep It’s all about the People!
What a great week this was at Hermann London. We've got great people. Great agents, clients, vendors, teachers, co-workers, etc. Our week was filled with taking a few people to the closing table so they can obtain their dream home. Being contact by a few old...
02 Sep Ep. 19: Investor/REALTOR® Alicia Sierra
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Adam talks to investor/realtor Alicia Sierra about knowing what kinds of properties to send investors and the future of city living in St. Louis. Email questions to Podcast@HermannLondon.com WHAT'S INSIDE 1:02 The Hermann London company picnic is coming up 1:11 Adam did the Realtor...
18 Aug Ep. 18: Than Merrill of A&E’s Flip This House and Fortune Builders
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Adam talks to Than Merrill of A&E's Flip This House and Fortune Builders. They talk about how realtors can better work with investors, keeping contractors on a payment schedule, seminars, private money lending, how to make money in any market,...
10 Jul Hermann London June Closed Sales
Another great month of closed sales at Hermann London! Amy Gordon & Tom Potter Leased 6110 Heege Rd., a charming 3-Bedroom brick home in Affton. Way to go, Amy and Tom! Alicia Sierra Sold 5414 Fletcher Ave., a 2-bedroom investment property with Jody & Steven Parrish of Coldwell Banker...
01 Jul Ep. 17: Geri Tockstein, Hermann London Office Manager
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Adam has on Hermann London office manger, Geri Tockstein, as his co-host. They talk about the emotional highs and lows of real estate, how flipping a house is going & whether all the renovations should be left to a contractor,...
17 Jun 5 Common Real Estate Scams
We unfortunately live in a world where tricking people out of their money is a profession taken on by those who live amongst us. When looking to buy or rent a house, the last thing you want is a con artist managing your living arrangements--...
04 Jun Ep. 16: Patrick Hagen of The Entrust Group Talks Self Directed IRAs
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES In this episode, Adam invites his father and personal financial advisor, realtor Larry Kruse, on to help interview Patrick Hagen of The Entrust Group about self-directed IRAs. Email questions to Podcast @HermannLondon.com WHAT'S INSIDE 0:42-Adam gives updates on a wholesale deal, a condo he bid on,...
01 Jun Dog Parks
Contributed by John Simon When I moved into my current house one of the most attractive qualities was the large fenced in back yard. After apartment living for a year, my dog and I were eager to experience life with a private plot for her to...
29 May FAQ’s With Adam Kruse – Pt. 2
Adam Kruse of The Hermann London Real Estate Group will answer some of the most frequently asked questions he gets as a realtor. Email your questions to Podcast@HermannLondon.com Subscribe to the St. Louis Realtor Podcast With Adam Kruse on itunes1:19-What should a new college grad...
21 May FAQ’s With Adam Kruse – Pt. 1
Adam Kruse of The Hermann London Real Estate Group will answer some of the most frequently asked questions he gets as a realtor.Email your questions to Podcast@HermannLondon.comSubscribe to the St. Louis Realtor Podcast With Adam Kruse on itunes1:11-What is C.D.O.M. and D.O.M?2:08-When buying a multi-family...