The Closing Room
Hosted by Tom Lico
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Interviews - Education - Market Updates
The closing table is the goal we push toward. After all, that's when everyone gets paid! Take a seat at our table as we interview guests and discuss topics related to the real estate industry as well as tips that can help you get to the closing table on time. We'll have some surprises added in like Tom's Travel reviews as well as a motivational tip or two. So check out our schedule of guests, grab a cup of coffee and listen in!
Upcoming Shows
Check out upcoming shows and enjoy the discussions
April 27, 2021
Join us for Episode 9 with Evan Elsea, Manager of HouseHop, Real Estate One's version of iBuyer. Learn some of the reasons a seller might consider selling their house for cash to a company like HouseHop and some of the creative ways
HouseHop is dealing with tight inventory.
March 24, 2021
Join us for Episode 8 of The Closing Room with special guest and former manager with the REO Family of Companies, Diane Howard. Now living in Florida, Diane has expanded her Michigan business, InStyle Home Interiors (formerly Staged with Style) to Florida where she is Owner and Chief Creative Officer and Designer. InStyle provides home staging and redesign services. Learn about virtual staging and see some dramatic room changes that help homes sell!
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February 11, 2021
Tune in this week for Episode 7 as Eric Chase, Sales Manager of Insurance One, gives some helpful insurance insights to buyers, sellers, and existing home owners.January 14, 2021
On this week's episode we talk to long time Traverse City resident and real estate agent Jake Lane about the housing market in Northern Michigan. A gifted storyteller, Jack tells us about the growth of the Grand Traverse area and with 32 years of experience has some great advice for agents new to the business.
December 17, 2020
With special guest, Joe Bigelman - Top Loan Officer for John Adams Mortgage On this weeks episode, we talk to Joe Bigelman of John Adams Mortgage. Listen to Joe tell his story how he started in the lending business, built a successful career, then invested in himself to launch his business into the stratosphere. Study successful people - they leave clues. Whether you're just starting in Sales or are in the middle of your career, Joe gives out many clues on how to take your business to the next level.
December 3, 2020
With special guest, Conne Terova - 30 Year veteran Realtor in Milford, Michigan. Multi-million dollar Realtor, Conne Terova, shares her 30 years in real estate. Conne talks about tools and tactics she has incorporated since the pandemic, compared to her business practices working in a "normal" market.
November 19, 2020
With special guest, Morgan Detvay - Director of Rental Management One. Are you a real estate investor who is managing properties on your own? Do you struggle to find time to screen tenants, collect rents, keep up on repairs, walk through service animal or medical marijuana requests, or need help with evictions? If so, you'll want to check out today's episode.
November 12, 2020
With special guest, Julie Lepore, Director of FIRPTA Solutions, Inc. Did you know that if the SELLER of a property in the U.S. is Foreign, they could be subject to a withholding of up to 15% of the proceeds to the I.R.S. and the law specifies that the BUYER is responsible to make sure that it gets paid? To learn more, tune in to our interview with Julie Lepore.