Shocks Block

In this episode, I recap 2019 and get into what's to come in 2020! Enhanced marketing will be one of my main focuses. I channel my inner Gary Vee and dive into my thoughts on how entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and small biz owners need to focus on personal branding. Mentioning what I need to do better (consistency) . I give my thoughts on being your authentic self as a realtor. Too many of us sound and act the same. Lastly, I dive into what social media platforms I plan on utilizing in 2020. 

In this episode, I recap the weekend which included trips to Brewers Row, Muckleshoot Bingo, and Cactus. Later, I vent about some of my agent pet peeves. Agents who are always suited and booted make me chuckle, but I also make fun of my own style. I dive into why I dislike part time agents, comparing them to surgeons who only do a surgery or two a year. Lastly, not to talk too much shit, I discuss my problem with most real estate agents' social posts. 

In this episode, I recap a recent outing to a Seahawks game and give you my two cents about moral victories. Today was the start of Orange Theory's 2019 Hell Week and I explain what will be going down over the next 8 days at OTF. Later I dive into a hot real estate topic which is the Northwest Multiple Listing Services recent rule changes regarding selling office commissions (buyer's agents). I discuss why I think transparency is a good thing, but also mention my concern of the possible increase in dual agency transactions from these changes. 

In this episode,  Leanne and I tried Mod Pizza for the first time. I voice disappointment in the Huskies' 23-13 loss to Stanford on Saturday. Later, things lighten up as I tell the story of what went down at my first showing ever. Lastly, I touch base on some items to take a look at when viewing properties to save you both time and money.  

In this episode I break in the new home office and podcast setup

In this episode, I talk a little bit about my caffeine consumption and why I think I was dragging ass during this episode! The bulk of the time I touch on why I love where we live, mentioning the quality of people, the water, city pride, and my love for older homes as some of my top reasons! I also get into how being the 4th hottest real estate market in the US has benefited lots of us, but has also caused an affordable housing crisis for many. Lastly, I speak on how getting into the real estate game can help build family wealth. 

In this episode, Leanne and I eat out at a couple local businesses we have never tried! We joined the Windermere Abode squad in Lake Tapps for our annual office summer party and celebrated a couple family birthdays. Lastly, after being at Windermere Abode for nearly a year, I reflect on my first 18 months in real estate. 

In this episode I recap the weekend and talk about my first experiences at Orangetheory! I praise the food at one of Leanne and I's favorite spots for date night and relish over our go-to spot to eat breakfast. Later on, I express my fitness goals and why I think Orangetheory will be an integral part in me achieving these goals. I try and paint you a picture of what Orangetheory is all about and hope that you give it a try. Fire music, encouraging trainers, great equipment, along with an overall cool ass vibe, makes this place legit! 

If you are thinking of buying your next home, but need to sell your current house in order to do so, this episode is for you! We discuss contingent vs. non-contingent offers and how a contingent offer can greatly impact your chances of getting an offer accepted. I provide you tips for creating a strong contingent offer and give ways on how to become non-contingent. If you are a move-up buyer, this is a great listen! 

In this episode we discuss if buying a home should be considered an investment or if it's more of a liability. I give my personal reasons to why waiting until you have a 20% down payment could be a bad decision (especially in the Tacoma market). Lastly, we take a look at the Tacoma market over the last 12 years, which included The Great Recession, and show how it still would have been better to buy vs. rent. 

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons when purchasing a condo! I give a personal take on why Leanne and I are thinking of purchasing one, and yes, one of the reasons is to get away from solicitors! Not having to mow the lawn and having a home gym are also high up on the list! I discuss how condos may or may not be more affordable depending on how you view HOA payments. Also, we consider the importance of an HOA review period when buying a condo. You don't want to have to sell your pets after you move in! 

In this episode I get a little high to talk about weed dispensaries and how they may or may not lead to increased home values. Single Family homes within .1 miles of a dispensary have increased in value 8.4% more than those outside of this radius. To test this theory out, we take a micro look at the homes in Central Tacoma around our very own Mary Mart. 

In this episode, I talk about some of my favorite places to grab a cheat meal in Tacoma! Come with me and drool over the sound of eating del fuego nachos and al pastor burritos at Brewers Row. Find out why everyone person in Tacoma doesn't eat at Subway! Also, next time you are looking for a quality date night look no further than Wooden City! Discover one of Proctor's hidden gems and finish up with gin and tonics at 1022 S J! 

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to compete in Tacoma's hot housing market! I provide a brief story of a recent client who paid nearly $80k over asking price...and it appraised! We will go over a couple tips on how you can make your offer more competitive, particularly bringing additional down payment funds in case of a low appraisal and being prepared to escalate higher than the asking price (often times hard to comprehend). Also, we will quickly touch base on the economy and discuss why Tacoma's market is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. 

In this episode, we talk about what you need to know and do before starting your home search! As a home buyer, it is extremely important to link up with a lender to get your pre-approval before starting to write offers on homes. Sellers will not take you serious without this! We also go over what types of costs are associated with buying a home. Surprise, you don't pay a real estate agent a commission (usually on the buy side anyways)! Lastly, we briefly go over contingencies and how they protect you when we enter into a contract. We will dive more into these on a later episode! 

In this episode, we talk shop about a recent trip to PDX with the fellas and about how much we miss the Sonics! Also dive into diet and what needs to go down in order to drop those extra lbs. 

In this episode we talk about the Tacoma weather and how the City of Tacoma is changing their regulations on accessory dwelling units. We discuss what an ADU is, who will benefit from them, the Pros and Cons of ADUS, and what impact they will have on the Tacoma housing market. Holler at me with comments and questions! 

In this episode we talk spring weather, fitness, and starting a Stadium High School workout club! If interested in getting together to hit the Stadium stairs, comment on the Podcast, hit me up on Instagram at @DerrikShockman or email me at derrik@windermere.com. Let's get it! 

First 3rd of this episode is myself ranting about how real estate agents use social media (my bad). Message me what you would like to see from real estate agents on Insta and Facebook!  Then we get into what Starbucks has to do with home appreciation.  I speak about the Lincoln District and how home owners have gained ridiculous equity over the last two years!

In this episode, I introduce myself Derrik Shockman as the host of Shock's Block, talk about the Hilltop Market, and mention a personal buy and hold strategy!