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How Realtors (and Sellers) Kill Deals: Episode Summary Some home sales fall apart for reasons that have nothing to do with the market. In this candid episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre call out the self-inflicted mistakes — by agents and by sellers — that quietly...
Homeowners Insurance in St. Louis: What to Know. Episode Summary Homeowner’s insurance is one of those things buyers rush through — and regret later. In this episode, Adam Kruse and Shannon St. Pierre break down how coverage actually works in the St. Louis market: insuring for rebuild cost,...
Land Tax Sales in St. Louis: How They Work. Episode Summary Tax sales are one of the least-understood ways properties change hands — and one of the riskiest for the unprepared. In this episode, Adam Kruse, Shannon St. Pierre, and Holly Laws talk with attorney Dale Sweet...
Real Estate Investing Seminars vs. Real Experience: Episode Summary Real estate "get rich" seminars promise a shortcut. Adam Kruse talks with contractor and investor Brian Klarich of AB Rents and ProperVest about why the real education starts once you actually own the property, and what tends...
Buying Foreclosures, Low Appraisals, and Why Staging Sells: Episode Summary This wide-ranging conversation between Adam Kruse and fellow Hermann London Realtor Shannon St. Pierre covers three practical lessons for St. Louis buyers and sellers: what to watch for on foreclosure and bank-auction listing sites, what actually...
How a “Win-Win” Mindset Helps in Real Estate Negotiations In this episode, Adam Kruse and his wife Molly talk with Jo Rossi, owner of the X-Bility personal-growth workshop series, about how understanding your own decision-making and communication style changes how you negotiate and resolve conflict. Key Takeaways ...
How St. Louis Development and Preservation Boards Shape Your Neighborhood In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Nate K. Johnson, president of Real Estate Solutions, about his work on St. Louis real estate associations and city planning boards, and how that involvement connects to what happens...
How Local Real Estate Advocacy Shapes Landlord-Tenant Rules In this episode, Adam Kruse and Matt Simon talk with Martina Johnson, Government Affairs Director for the St. Louis Association of Realtors, about the local and state policy issues that affect landlords, property managers, and Realtors. Key Takeaways A...
Understanding Commercial Real Estate Leases in St. Louis In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with attorney Doug Hickel of Summers Compton Wells and Realtor Matt Simon about how commercial leases actually work, and what tenants and landlords tend to overlook until it costs them. Key Takeaways Commercial...
A First-Time Home Buyer’s Real Experience: What to Expect Step by Step In this episode, Adam Kruse interviews Erica, a podcast listener who used Hermann London to buy her first home, about what each step of the process actually felt like — and what Adam could...
How St. Louis Development Trends Signal Where to Buy or Invest In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Alex Ihnen, founder of NextSTL.com, about how large development and redevelopment projects reshape St. Louis neighborhoods, and what that means for property values nearby. Key Takeaways Large development and...
Home Design Trends Worth Knowing Before You Sell In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Suzie Osterloh, owner of St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, about which design choices tend to hold appeal for buyers versus which are just passing trends. Key Takeaways Stainless steel appliances and...
Corporate Relocation: Finding the Right St. Louis Neighborhood as a Newcomer In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Carrie Nenonen of the blog CDN And The City about how corporate relocation works, helping someone moving to St. Louis for a new job find the right neighborhood...
What Gaslight Square Teaches Us About St. Louis Urban Planning In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Realtor and blogger Dawn Griffin about her background studying urban planning, and how the rise and fall of Gaslight Square shaped the way she thinks about neighborhood change in...
Buying and Preserving a Vintage St. Louis “Time Capsule” Home In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Shannon Howard of STLHomesWithSoul.com about what makes a home genuinely vintage, and how to update one without losing what makes it special. Key Takeaways A vintage home is defined by...
What Property Management Actually Involves, and What It Costs In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Tom Potter of Hermann London Property Management about what it really takes to manage rental homes efficiently, with as few headaches as possible for owners. Key Takeaways Property management covers rent...
What Separates a Great Realtor from a Good One In this episode, Adam Kruse and Trey Malicoat break down real conversations with potential agents, revealing common traps that keep good agents from becoming great ones. Key Takeaways Waiting for business to come to you, rather than proactively...
Rent vs. Buy, and Why a 97% Conventional Loan Might Beat FHA In this episode, Adam Kruse and John Charlton of Midwest Mortgage Capital cover a mix of practical questions: renting versus buying, whether you really need an agent, and a financing option that can beat...
Security Deposits, Mold Inspections, and Going From Cop to Full-Time House Flipper In this episode, Adam Kruse answers landlord and tenant questions about security deposits and mold, then talks with Realtor Jeff Merkel of TMF Homes about his transition from police officer to full-time flipper and...
What “Prehab” Means, and How Investors Set Cash Flow Rules In this episode, Adam Kruse talks with Darren Hoefgen of Hitch Asset Management about his path from I.T. consultant to full-time flipper, plus a few unrelated but common questions about lake privileges and CRM software. Key Takeaways ...