If you have a buyer who is trying to decide between purchasing a new construction home or an existing home, this episode is for you. Haley and I are discussing the dynamics of the current housing market, focusing on the comparison between new construction and existing homes. We explore the implications of low inventory, the pros and cons of new construction, and the financial aspects that agents and consumers should consider when making decisions in the real estate market. Whether you’re a real estate professional or a buyer, this episode is going to give you a lot of actionable information.

Topics:

• How Jerry got his start in construction early on as a real estate agent and how that has led to him building condos and spec homes throughout the country
• The problems that have faced the construction industry stemming back to the financial crash in 2008 and how it’s affecting present day home builds
• The biggest pros and cons when deciding between purchasing in a new construction home (in 2024) vs. a resale home
• What you can do to become the listing agent on a new sale home – how to create relationship with builders, and how to prove your value

Episode Resources:

• Housingwire: New Construction vs. Resale Homes

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• THA Brands
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• Instagram: @jerryholden44
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Wondering how you can grow your business without having to purchase leads from Zillow, Realtor, etc? The only answer is you have to create it – which is exactly what Jerry and Haley are breaking down on this episode of The World Series of Real Estate. Early on in his career, Jerry was able to make a name for himself via door knocking and farming for expired and for sale by owners. Throughout this episode he’ll share the methods and tactics he used to help build his personal database and secure endless listings. Tune in for some actionable takeaways whether you’re a new agent or a more seasoned one who is looking to grow.

Topics:

• How Jerry gained a lot of momentum early in his career and example pitches of what he would use for off market properties, expired listings and FSBOs
• Where to mine for listings, especially expired, in the MLS and other databases and how to make the most out of each potential property
• A story of how Jerry and an agent at his brokerage secured an expired and FSBO listing and sold it for more than it was originally listed within a couple weeks
• The reminder that you can run your business however you want and that no deal is ever lost, it may just go to someone else
• Jerry’s thoughts on the impacts of social media and how it has changed the landscape of the industry

Connect with Jerry here:

• THA Brands
• LinkedIn
• Instagram: @jerryholden44
• X: @jerryholdenRE

At the time of recording this episode in early October, right before the elections, there’s a lot of chatter about how elections affect the real estate industry. So in this episode Haley and I are talking about the relationship between elections and the real estate market, emphasizing that elections have minimal impact on residential real estate sales. I am arguing that supply and demand issues are the primary drivers of the housing market, rather than political factors. The discussion also touches on the effects of the pandemic on housing prices, the shortage of homes, and the rising costs of construction materials. The biggest takeaway is that despite market fluctuations, it remains a good time to invest in real estate, especially with the right guidance.

Topics:

• Why it’s important to focus more on taxes proposed by a new administration rather than interest rates or overall home sales
• Busting the misconception that any president has control over interest rates and the current state of interest rates
• How we’ve found ourselves with the current supply and demand issue and why this affects the industry more than anything else
• The different ways Jerry is working locally within Mansfield to replenish and renovate the current housing stock

Episode Resources:

• Keeping Current Matters: How Will the 2025 Presidential Election Affect Home Prices?

Connect with Jerry here:

• THA Brands
• LinkedIn
• Instagram: @jerryholden44
• X: @jerryholdenRE