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Episode 107: the 15th Annual Auction Expo

September 12, 2024Episodesauction association, auction law, Auctioneer, auctioneers license law, broker license, equipment auctions, expo, land auction, National Auctioneers Association, Online Auctions, online equipment auctions, real estate auction, training sessions, united country auction services, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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We just completed the 15th Annual Auction Expo in Kansas City, Missouri and had over 100 attendees from 20 states and Canada. The event is in it’s 15th year and growing in both strength and recognition. Join us as we recap the speakers, topics, vendors and all the wonderful auction training that took place this week in KC. Enjoy the show.

15TH ANNUAL AUCTION EXPO

Episode 106: Virtual Assistants can be the Future

August 14, 2024Episodesassistant duties, auctions, call center, digital marketing, office assistant, secretary, United Country Real Estate, virtual, virtual assistant, virtual marketing, VOAthesalering

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We are joined in the studio by professional virtual office assistant and VOA manager, Hope Hill as she guides us through working with a virtual assistant. This may be the future for many industries that require part time or full time assistants with specific skillsets and backgrounds. Using a VOA to facilitate certain business functions can greatly enhance a business owners ability to focus on important activities while freeing up valuable time. We discuss the strengths and challenges of engaging with a remote assistant and have valuable and affordable this process can be. Enjoy the show.

Episode 105: IRS Tax Changes Could Affect 1031 Exchange Program

August 1, 2024Episodes1031 exchange, appreciation, asset preservation, capital gains tax, equity, income tax, Investment, irs, land sales, tax code, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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The current elect officials proposed a Section 1031 Exchange cap of $500,000 per person, which will definitely affect tax deferred changes if this passes. Greg Schowe with Asset Preservation Inc., takes us through some of the current considerations for an IRS Section 1031 Exchange and his feelings on what the future may hold. Many believe the outcome of this presidential election is critical to survival of what few tax incentives are left in this country. We also discuss Reverse Exchanges and other advantages allowable by law such as Section 121. Enjoy the show.

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Episode 103: How to tell if you have old oil wells under your property

July 9, 2024Episodescrude oil, environmental, heritage brokers and auctioneers, natural gas, oil drilling, oil leak, oil report, oil spill, oil wells, real estate, United Country Real Estate, WellFactsthesalering

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We are joined in the studio by Blake Scott as he discusses a great program called WellFacts Reports. These reports can inform property owners of historic oil and gas wells that were drilled, plugged, and are no longer visible to the public, that may be lying under your home, building or vacant land. Blake guides us through the conception of the WellFacts program and how it is helping property owners with discovery information, piece of mind and the security of knowing what may be potentially leaking into your soil. Enjoy the show..

WellFacts Reports

Episode 102: How to Handle Pre-Auction Offers

June 14, 2024Episodesabsolute auction, auction bidding, commercial auctions, Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, pre-auction offers, real estate auction, real estate for sale, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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Shawn and Trina discuss how to properly handle pre-auction offers that are submitted to an auctioneer before the auction date. This is an issue that continues to come up with real estate auctioneers and the guidance offered in this episode will help ensure that the auctioneer is keeping the clients needs first, while maintaining the relationship for all involved. Enjoy the show.

Episode 99: Advantages of 1031 Exchanges with Asset Preservation

April 25, 2024Episodes1031 exchange, broker, capital gains, capital gains tax, farm sale, Heritage Brokers & Auctioneers, Tax, tax advisor, tax deferral, taxes, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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In this episode we are joined in the studio by Greg Showe with Asset Preservation Inc, which is a nationwide 1031 exchange consulting and advisory firm. Greg takes us through the principal considerations of who would typically utilize a 1031 exchange program and the most common benefits of using this tax deferment strategy. This episode is packed full of valuable information and should be a great listen for anyone that is considering selling appreciated real property, or is helping a client determine what their best tax saving strategy outcome can be. Enjoy the show.

ASSET PRESERVATION INC.

Episode 97: Recruiting Productive Agents with Chase & Nate

March 8, 2024Episodesagent recruiting, brokerage, buyers broker, hiring agents, interview, listing agent, new agents, realtor, recruiting, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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Recruiting productive agents is on most brokers top priority list these days, but the task is not getting any easier. In this episode we dive into who tends to make a good agent and then how to find them. Next we discuss the typical interview questions which yield the best results with bringing new agents onboard and setting initial expectations. This is a great episode with Nate Ryan and Chase Walker in the studio with us. Enjoy the show.

Episode 96: Southwestern Consulting Explains How To Be Consistent in 2024

February 1, 2024Episodesauctions, business planning, consulting, listing agent, real estate, real estate agent, united country auction services, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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In this episode we gain expert advice from Will Metscher, professional sales and business consultant with Southwestern Consulting. The key to gaining success in 2024 is being consistent and dedicated to the activities that will drive productivity and ultimately revenue. We discuss the appropriate steps that are paramount to consistency (identifying your goals, scheduling activities, accountability, etc..). This episode is geared towards anyone that wants a better outcome in the coming year. Enjoy..

Will Metscher, Southwestern Consulting

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Episode 95: How to Recruit Top Agents with Travis Hamele

December 7, 2023Episodesagents, brokers, commercial broker, land broker, listing agent, MLS, real estate broker, recruiting, residential agent, Training, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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Recruiting top agents is an ingredient that most all successful real estate brokerages have mastered. In this episode we discuss this with Travis Hamele, the #1 franchise owner in United Country Real Estate. Travis shares tips on how he finds and targets top producing agents as well as key points of discussion in the recruiting process with them. He takes us through the process of hiring top agents and then keeping them on track with superior support, training and technology. This is a great episode for any brokerage owner or top agent looking for the right fit. Enjoy the show…

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Episode 94: Building Rapport with Clients

November 28, 2023EpisodesAuctioneer, auctions, communication skills, effective communication, home sales, land sales, listings, realtor, sales, sales agent, United Country Real Estatethesalering

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In this episode we discuss the 12 steps to building rapport with clients through effective communication skills, active listening and being responsive. Trina and Shawn go through a list of time tested essentials for establishing a positive and productive relationship with prospective clients and customers. We hope you enjoy this info packed episode.

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