Real Estate With Soul, The Podcast

Episode 14: Faith/Fear: Shifting Your Goals
Sellers, not sure what to do or ask when it's time for showing your home now that it's open on the market? IN THIS EPISODE Lori breaks down what to expect, how to prepare, and answers some common questions about the showing process.

Episode 13: What To Expect For Home Showings
Sellers, not sure what to do or ask when it's time for showing your home now that it's open on the market? IN THIS EPISODE Lori breaks down what to expect, how to prepare, and answers some common questions about the showing process.

Episode 12: The Foundations Of Home Ownership And Business Ownership
Do you have a clue on how to be a homeowner? What about a business owner? IN THIS EPISODE join as Lori reflects on her business growing and the shaky foundations that have led her to where she is today.

Episode 11: Ready, Set, Shoot! It's Photo Day!
Is your house a mess? Or is it ready for its photo op? IN THIS EPISODE join as Lori talks Photography and strategies that make your home sell for Top Dollar.

Episode 10: Should I Do A Pre-Listing Home Inspection?
Wondering if you should be doing a Pre-Listing Home Inspection for your home? Find out what a home inspector is looking for when they go through a home and how you can best prepare for one. IN THIS EPISODE join us as Lori and Ian Souden, Owner and Principal Inspector of Fort South Inspection Services, Inc. dive into the experience a buyer or seller will have to complete a home inspection.

Episode 9: Can I Sell My Home In As-Is Condition?
Selling a home takes a lot of work. Can I just skip the work and sell it as is? IN THIS EPISODE, Lori Alvarez shares the challenge of helping sell two homes as-is and the success story of one family.

Episode 8: Top 10 Things To Sell Your Home For More Money
So you’re thinking about selling your home, but you’re stumped on how to make the most money out of your investment. IN THIS EPISODE, join as Lori Alvarez breaks down the top 10 things you can do to prepare your home to sell for a higher value and current standards and requirements in California.

Episode 7: COVID-19 And Your Home Mortgage
Finances. Payments. Stress. It doesn't stop. How do you manage your home mortgage payments during COVID-19? IN THIS EPISODE join us as Lori and Dustin Sanders, Director of the Purchasing Division at Home Financing, Inc., share how to navigate situations and survive during COVID-19.

Episode 6: Quarantine Reminiscing, Sister Talk With Amy Cruz In Our Home Sweet Homes
Looking for some girlfriend chit chat and some laughter as you cozy up on your couch? IN THIS EPISODE join us as Lori and her sister Amy Cruz, Lori Alvarez and Team’s Buyer’s Agent, reminisce about sweet memories in their childhood home sweet homes.

Episode 5: Finding Your Calm In Change, Uncertainty, Or Chaos With Mindfulness Expert Dr. Regina Trammel
Are you stressed? Do you feel anxiety? What about during a Real Estate transaction? IN THIS EPISODE join us as we discuss the natural emotions that happen during uncertainty and overwhelm and simple practices to overcome it in everyday life with mindfulness expert and powerful speaker Dr. Regina Trammel.

Episode 4: What's The Home Buying Experience From A Buyer's Agent's Perspective?
Are you wondering if you can afford to buy a home? Are you curious if you even qualify for a loan? IN THIS EPISODE Lori sits down with lender Justin Brown of NuHome Team at New American Funding to share his tips and wisdom to purchase a home sweet home no matter your situation.

Episode 3: Can I Actually Afford To Buy A Home?
Are you wondering if you can afford to buy a home? Are you curious if you even qualify for a loan? IN THIS EPISODE Lori sits down with lender Justin Brown of NuHome Team at New American Funding to share his tips and wisdom to purchase a home sweet home no matter your situation.

Episode 2: How Do You Buy Your First Home?
What would you like to know as you aspire to buy your first home? How do you even buy your first home? What’s going to be your story? IN THIS EPISODE Lori pours her soul into sharing her First Home Buying story and talks about the highs, lows, and how to’s of the incredibly rewarding journey.

Episode 1: Buying A Home As A Single Woman
Are you a single woman looking to buy a home? What do you know about women in real estate? How do you successfully thrive in real estate? IN THIS EPISODE Lori pours her soul into the opportunities and joys of real estate and building your own legacy.