RERL-1545- Jack Russo – Litigation Funding
Throughout the last few weeks Jack Russo has been teaching us about the alarming challenges of litigation. Litigation funding is a whole new topic that changes the way entrepreneurs think about surviving litigation. In fact if it weren’t for litigation funding many cases just wouldn’t be able to happen. Today Joe and Jack tackle modern litigation funding issues that apply to both plaintiff and defense cases. Specific topics include: How third party funding works Litigation…
RERL-1544-Buyers market-time to exercise your options
It’s more of a buyer’s market for the first time in years and it’s time to exercise your options. While we still have historically low inventory that makes for a good sellers market, the big difference is that the market has cooled off enough so buyer’s won’t have to work around skyrocketing prices every day. Today Joe talks directly to buyers and sellers who now have to adjust to the changing market. Specific topics include:…
RERL-1543-Jack Russo – Patent Litigation
In the last few Starting Something in Silicon Valley podcasts, Jack Russo has explained what happens when trademark and copyright infringement becomes an issue. So what happens when you get charged with patent infringement? Today Joe and Jack discuss the frightening topic of patent infringements. Specific topics include: The glut of patents Inexpensive overseas patents Big companies vs. small businesses -Who is using overseas patents? IBM vs. Groupon A Financing industry for patent litigation? …
RERL-1541-Tim Proschold – VP, Group Strategy & Success
It’s time again to look at what technology can do to help both agents and consumers experience a better transaction. Today Joe continues the Future of the Real Estate Industry series with Group Strategy & Success Vice President, Tim Proschold. Specific topics include: Market overview and industry challenges Comparing and adjusting to new tech companies Agent technology Gaining market share vs. keeping quality controlled Why Sereno Group? Community causes Is Sereno Group looking to merge…
RERL-1540-Bill Benson – Discussing Reverse Mortgage
One of the most important real estate decisions you’ll make is what you do with the equity in your home. For the right person a reverse mortgage can be a great decision, especially in the Bay Area where the phrase “house rich, cash poor” gets used more times than some of us would like to hear. Reverse mortgage expert Bill Benson is back in the studio with Joe to remind us how in some situations…
RERL-1539-Buyers get out there! & Zillow’s now in the mortgage business…so what!
“Opportunity is out there if you’re a buyer.” That’s one sentence Bay Area buyers haven’t heard in years since sellers got everything they wanted and more. Buyers can get more creative crafting an offer that favors their wallet and timeline while sellers need to start getting more realistic. So get out there before the market changes again! In the second half it’s time to get on the Zillow train because Zillow is now in the…
RERL-1538-Brian Crane – Vice President and co-founder of Intero Real Estate
The future of the real estate industry is charging forward and another prominent brokerage has come to RERL. Intero Real Estate Vice President and co-founder, Brian Crane joins Joe in studio to share his perspective on which direction the industry is heading. Specific topics include: Market concerns and industry challenges Company reactions vs. overreactions What adjustments is Intero making? Keeping agents focused in a crazy market Embracing technology Which new models will succeed? …
RERL-1537-Buyers – Don’t waste this time and opportunity!
Today’s topic is one that Joe has been waiting to talk about for a while now. If you’re a buyer out there listening to this, now is the time to get out there and put an offer on a house. The market is flattening out right now and buyers finally have a real chance when it comes to purchasing a home. No one knows what tomorrow holds for buyers or sellers, so don’t waste time…
RERL-1536-Rainy Hake, EVP and COO of Alain Pinel Realtors
Where is the industry going? How is technology changing? What does it mean to the agent and the consumers? We have a lot of questions when it comes to disruption in real estate and the best thing is to have an expert on to tell us what is what. Alain Pinel EVP and COO Rainy Hake returns to RERL to discuss new things in the world of real estate. Specific topics include: What’s exciting and…