E15: Real Estate Insights with Kim Kingston and Kelly Hromadka (Reardon Partners)

 
Summary
Kim and Kelly discuss the differences in real estate approaches between generations. Younger buyers often want move-in ready homes due to financial constraints, while older buyers may want move-in ready homes because they don’t have the bandwidth to manage renovations.
 
Both generations value a safe, well-built home that has been well taken care of.
 
The real estate market is currently experiencing a shift, with buyers accepting the reality of higher prices and interest rates.
 
Online activity, such as viewing listings on platforms like Zillow, is a common part of the home buying process, but it doesn’t replace the expertise of a real estate professional.
 
Cash offers are becoming more common, particularly among buyers purchasing retirement homes.
 
Kim and Kelly have a long history in real estate, with their mother and grandmother also being realtors. They are grateful for the opportunity to help clients find their dream homes.
 
 

Takeaways

Younger buyers often need move-in ready homes due to financial constraints, while older buyers may want move-in ready homes because they don’t have the bandwidth for renovations.

The real estate market is experiencing a shift, with buyers accepting higher prices and interest rates.

Online activity, such as viewing listings on platforms like Zillow, is a common part of the home buying process, but it doesn’t replace the expertise of a real estate professional.

Cash offers are becoming more common, particularly among buyers purchasing retirement homes.

Kim and Kelly have a long history in real estate, with their mother and grandmother also being realtors.

Sound Bites

“Buyers in each buyer pool, regardless of age, seem to really want turnkey and move-in ready.”

“Younger sellers don’t have as much emotional investment in their home as older sellers.”

“Buyers are accepting the reality that prices are only going up and interest rates may not come down.”

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Overview

00:59 – Generational Differences in Real Estate Approaches

14:04 -The Role of Online Activity in the Home Buying Process

28:08 – A Family Legacy in Real Estate

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