Next Level Agents: The Kevin & Fred Show - Interviews with the best and brightest minds in the real estate industry

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by Todd Sherer, CEO & Founder of Fleq; a company that’s revolutionizing what homeownership means; and instead of forcing people down the path of getting a mortgage, giving them a pathway to experience homeownership.   FLEQ is a fascinating concept that’s gotten many people talking because it adds important factors and points to the homeownership conversation. In an age where many young people are opting not to own homes, many have argued that traditional homeownership is on its way out. What Todd has done is give people “Flexible Equity”, a sustainable way to get people into homeownership, and a housing option that is attainable, flexible, affordable, sustainable and convenient. FLEQ has taken pieces of homeownership, timeshare and renting and they’ve created a new model and a completely new housing structure.    Todd is an experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the real estate finance and the investment management industries. He is skilled in Asset Management, Mortgage-Backed Security (MBS), Real Estate Finance, and Capital Markets. His knowledge of mortgage originations and servicing has also contributed to Todd’s success.    There are many people who are locked out of homeownership, by circumstance or by choice. Instead of having these people feel like they are constantly reaching for something they can never have, why not craft a product that suits them. This is where the FLEQ alliance comes in, homeownership that meets people where they are, and gives them flexibility, convenience and sustainable affordability.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - How Todd got started in his career, and the aha moment that made him decide to fight a system as entrenched as mortgage.  - The two dynamics that challenge home ownership, and the 4 hurdles of housing.  - How the FLEQ concept of buying a home without a mortgage works, and frictionless relocation.  - The difference between a mortgage and an alliance, and creating a homeownership tool that’s more like a swiss army knife.  - The freedom that FLEQ gives to their alliance members.  - The most misunderstood thing about FLEQ.  - How Fleq is actually adding dollars to Realtors by expanding the home ownership market.  Guest Info   Todd is the CEO and Founder of FLEQ, a company that believes home ownership is attainable without a large down payment, without difficult credit standards, taking on massive amounts of debt, and without long-term commitments.  Website: https://fleq.com/ Contact: info@fleq.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-sherer-0775647/

Turn a low inventory, hard to help buyer’s market into MORE LISTINGS For YOU...   It’s tough when inventory is low...   Buyers struggle to get contacts accepted... and we can think of so many ways to help with that (like last week’s tip)   But what if you turned this into an opportunity for listings... 🤯

-IRS Tax Deadline postponed -Open Door & Redfin halt iBuyer purchases! (Thank you to Kenny Klaus of iRealEstatePro for alerting us to these) -CA Association of Realtors COVID-19 Addendum -Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD suspend foreclosures -PCS (military moves) are suspended -Berkshire Hathaway convention attendee diagnosed with COVID-19 -BONUS: Staying sane during these times * The previous recording had bad audio so enjoy this new recording with crappy video but great audio    Industry Headlines   https://www.housingwire.com/articles/irs-delays-tax-payment-deadline-by-90-days/?utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%20HousingWire%20Daily&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84932190&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8Lj9u9mlXeA0MQkZ9Q_AHb1i8u7xeSrUQwHHwE7uir4mfI02LUgGmJXUXy7XrWzs2oJSJ6nciwFm5FgPNKT5pAjlNUpA&_hsmi=84932190     https://www.inman.com/2020/03/18/redfin-temporarily-suspends-homebuying-amid-market-slump/     https://www.car.org/en/riskmanagement/Interim-Coronavirus-Addendum-Amendment     https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fannie-mae-freddie-mac-hud-suspending-all-foreclosures-and-evictions/?utm_campaign=Newsletter%20-%20HousingWire%20Breaking%20Alerts&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=84919551&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8sOSX0DIx2fAn5vi_HIBzMZjk2VrFm3h3b8cMU6BFN83G-TUeAO0kp1691WsB52ojt0VFLBorlDQlfck9OHRLAq8Ubzw&_hsmi=84919551     https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/03/12/troops-families-trapped-in-limbo-as-some-pcs-moves-put-on-hold-for-two-months/     https://www.inman.com/2020/03/17/berkshire-hathaway-homeservices-confirms-coronavirus-at-conference/

Italy is canceling mortgage bills – can the U.S. do that?     7 things the industry should be doing amid coronavirus Link: https://www.inman.com/2020/03/16/7-things-the-industry-should-be-doing-amid-coronavirus/   NAR Issues  A Coronavirus Guide for REALTORS® https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirus-a-guide-for-realtors Compass executive calls for a 2-week moratorium on home showings     The Time Is NOW!  Don't wait..    https://www.remarginyourbusiness.com/

About the Episode On this episode, I’m joined by Lyndsie Mann-Emerson, a real estate CEO and team leader who has taken the real estate job she started at 17, and evolved it into a multi-faceted, dynamic and successful career, and entrepreneurship path. Having worked in new home sales, REO, and then traditional real estate, Lyndsie brings a lot of expertise to the table, but it’s not not just the experience that set her apart. She has succeeded in 3 drastically different phases and models in a decade in this business. Our industry has gone through many phases and iterations, and many real estate agents failed to make the transition into the next evolution. Lyndsie has managed to do this and do it very well. By remaining on the pulse of change and being observant of trends, she’s built an incredible career.    Lyndsie is the CEO and team lead of The Creed Group at Keller Williams. Her team is the #1 MLS ranked real estate team in the Denver Colorado Metro Area and #3 in the state of Colorado. The Creed Group has over 77% of their business coming from repeat clients and referrals, have sold over 200 homes sold in the Southeast Denver Metro Area in the last 12 months, and they have extensive experience in new construction, resale, foreclosures, and short sales. To date, Lyndsie has been featured as a 5280 5-star agent, in Forbes, and on the cover of Real Producers Magazine.  In Today’s Episode, We Talk About;   - How Lindsey got bitten by the real estate bug at 17, starting with new constructions and then moving to REOs.  - Lindsey’s passion for marketing and how she went back-to-basics after leaving REO.  - How Lindsey feels about 2019 now that she’s reflecting on it.   - Micro farming - The importance of having friends in the business. 

How do you help your client, the buyer, standout in a highly competitive sellers market ?   This is simply one of the most difficult parts of working in a low inventory market...     And with just a few simple tweaks to your process, you can help your clients get more offers accepted!   Check out this week’s business tip for details...