Get In Real about Real Estate with Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti

ADU's or Accessory Dwelling Units, have long been a popular way to build a 2nd home on a residential property that is not zoned for multi-family. Accessory dwelling units are popular for use for rental income, or for extended family as well. The ability to build ADU's changes dramatically with the passing of HB 1337. HB 1337 requires the adoption or amendment of municipal zoning regulations to allow for at least two ADUs on all lots located in all zoning districts within an urban growth area that allows for single-family homes. HB 1337 supersedes and preempts all municipal zoning regulations. Anacortes Realtor Bert Clay talks with Paul Balzotti and Howard Chung of John L. Scott Real Estate about how the adoption of these new rules will affect Anacortes.
You can reach Bert at [email protected]

On EP#2 of the Get In Real Estate podcast, recorded from the John L Scott Real Estate in Anacortes Washington. Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss client relationship management tools and specifically, how to apply the JLS property tracker to your business.
00:45 Brokers need to adjust to this year's market.
04:00 How technology can make everything a little easier.
06:35 It's all about connectivity.
07:10 What CRM you should use.
08:55 The JLS Property Tracker.
21:00 How to utilize email campaigns and drip systems.
26.55 Agent branded real estate app.
Questions about a career in real estate or joining John L Scott? Contact [email protected].

For Real Estate brokers/agents looking for tips for getting their business going in 2023, Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti discuss 3 tips for growing your business in 2023.
TIP #1 Improve your time management.
1:15 Being honest about how many hours you are actually working.
2:50 Scheduling your "power hour".
TIP#2 Collecting and organizing your database.
4:30 Your daily calendar and to-do list.
7:41 Your client base.
TIP#3 Finding your why.
9:24 Finding your why.
10:30 Gathering data.

It is a turbulent time in the Real Estate industry heading into 2024, with pending Real Estate lawsuits against major Real Estate firms and the National Association of Realtors. Most of the litigation is framed around a position that Realtors have not provided proper transparency to the Real Estate commission process, particularly with buyers.
For the last 2+ years, Washington state lawmakers, working alongside the Washington State Realtor Association and the member-owned Northwest MLS, have taken proactive steps to increase transparency in contracts in both Real Estate contracts as well as listing agreements. Now in 2024, Washington state will require buyer agency agreements between buyers and brokers. This service agreement will need to be in place as soon as a Real Estate broker in Washington state begins to provide services to a buyer, which could include advising, and/or showing homes.
Howard Chung and Paul Balzotti of John L. Scott Real Estate deep dive into what has transpired over the last 20 years and what comes next for the Real Estate industry.

San Juan is the largest and most populated island on the San Juan islands, with 2 very popular harbors, Roche and Friday Harbor. Sadie Holt is a Realtor and local resident of San Juan Island. On this episode, Sadie talks about living on San Juan Island and some information on Orcas and Lopez Island as well.
2:00 Lisa shares her story and why her and her husband chose San Juan Island to raise there family.
5:00 Explaining medical and other services available on the San Juan Island
8:00 Where the relocating buyers are coming from.
9:30 What the community is like for those moving from out of area.
11:30 Housing opportunities on San Juan and the greater San Juan Islands.
14:20 The San Juan Island culture.
To learn more about San Juan Island you can reach Sadie at [email protected] or 360-990-0714.