Municipal assessments can be confusing.

Oftentimes homeowners will confuse their city, village or town assessment (in some other places county) with their actual market value. Those numbers can be very different - especially with accelerating home values the last few years.

Guest Sam Walker, City of Waukesha (Wisconsin) Assessor joins John for a deeper dive into what a city assessment is, how it is calculated, and how citizens can become more involved in the assessment process.

This is a podcast you will find interesting and will answer many of the questions you have regardless of where you live.

2023 will go down as one of the slowest years for real estate sales since 1993. But what happened, and what can sellers and buyers expect in 2024? John breaks down his thoughts in this end-of-year episode.

What does it take to complete the PERFECT real estate sale? How do all the pieces of this complex puzzle come together? Have you ever wondered what is really happening - the things your agent hasn't told you about? Tune in to hear all about the perfect sale and all the components that could go wrong but don't thanks to a great agent.

Administrative Assistant and Transaction Coordinator Monica Young joins the show to talk about all the details that go into the perfect sale, plus all the things that could - and sometimes do - go wrong. She stresses the importance of a good leader helping their clients (aka a great real estate agent) who can make, or break, a sale.

This is your July, 2023 Metro Milwaukee real estate market update for mid-summer sales.

Join John Gscheidmeier as he talks about how the market is performing in this extremely complex real estate environment.

Sales are down almost 25% from this time last year - but not to worry - we still are in a very strong market despite higher interest rates and increased concern over economic conditions. Is it still a good time to buy or sell? Is it time to prepare for selling later this year? All great questions answered in this episode.

Plus, John might make a guarantee or two in this podcast!

Given a choice, everyone prefers a discount.

We are a society that loves to cut coupons; we'll search endlessly for discount codes; we'll wait months to purchase an item knowing that there is a potential sale coming. Given an opportunity to take a discount, most of us will. But is that the best thing in real estate?

When leaving law enforcement to join real estate, John Gscheidmeier joined a discount provider. John quickly rose to the top of the firm as the sales leader with very little guidance & training. He saw the "ins and outs" of working inside a discount provider first-hand. He has a clear understanding of the 'pros' and 'cons' of using a discount provider to sell your home - and the things John discusses might surprise you.

Teachings and lessons in this episode include:

• What is and how does a discount real estate firm operate?
• How the definition of "full service" varies with each type of firm?
• How a discounter's yard sign could adversely affect your sale as the seller
• Why a discount agent must sell more to achieve the same income
• The myths of a discounter's promises to you to achieve the 'same results for less'

John breaks down his experience in working inside a discount real estate firm and how his experiences can help you make an informed decision when choosing a real estate professional.

Wondering where real estate is today in Wisconsin? This is your latest market update from host John G. Gscheidmeier.

Sales are down - prices are up - inventory is low - rates are up. Holy cow, that's a lot to digest and understand. In this quick market update John takes you through the latest market stats, as well as understanding how and when to navigate this current market.

Wondering what the 2023 real estate market looks like so far? The January, 2023, market stats are in courtesy of the Greater Milwaukee Association Of Realtors.

John, your expert host, provides an overview of the metro Milwaukee real estate market. Don't be fooled by what the media tells you about real estate sales & trends; this data clearly shows we need more homes on the market but it is still a good time for buyers to purchase a home, and an even better time for sellers to sell their home.

The second half of the program is dedicated to some bragging' rights! Did you know John's firm outsold out competition by some outstanding numbers?

John is the CEO & Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Service First | Lake Country and takes a few moments to differentiate firms. Those agents that sell more know more, experience more, and can provide you with incredible service, a top-notch experience, especially in this complex market.

Your free resources can also be found here: https://linktr.ee/jgscheidmeier

Tune in, tell others, and let's all learn more about our metro-Milwaukee market!

A great lender helps the sale close seamlessly. A not-so-great lender can destroy a home sale. A believe it or not, that happens more than you might think.

So what can go wrong related to lending? What is the difference between a pre-approval and a pre-qualification? How does a lender take a prospective buyer through the process of getting pre-approved?

Michael Creed of Luminate Home Loans, is one of the most respected lenders in metro-Milwaukee. Michael and his team continue to shatter previous year sales records within their company and have perfected the client experience. Creed explains the lending process from beginning-to-end, and also give listeners a peek into what to expect in 2023.

Rates are the talk of real estate today and it is the sole reason why some buyers are not purchasing homes. Those buyers should rethink that process after listening to this episode. NOW is the the time to buy real estate!