Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 278! Question Of The Week; Do Plants Help Sell a House? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on  **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 277! Question Of The Week; How do I get started gardening? As promised here are the links I referred to in the show. These are not affiliate links, links to info I found while doing research: 4 in 1 Tester: bit.ly/4in1soilmeter* Week by Week Garden Journal: bit.ly/wkbywkgardenjournal* Farmer's Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/frostdates* US Hardiness zone map: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 276! Question Of The Week; How Do I Setup a Home Office? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 275! Question Of The Week; Should I Tour the Home Before Making an Offer? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 274! Question Of The Week; How Do I Know If My A/C Unit is Bad? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 273! As the spring market starts to heat up; I have more potential buyers contacting me to and asking what they need to do to buy a house this year. I remind them all to start with a pre-approval. Not a pre-qualification but an actual pre-approval from a lender. Question Of The Week; What Do I Need to Get Pre-approved? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 272! This is an interesting question, especially over the last 2 years of home buying. I will give my opinion on a couple areas when it comes to having inspections done but when it comes to the 7 reasons; those are from first hand experience and/or home inspectors and contractors with years of experience. Question Of The Week; Do I Need to do a Home Inspection? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 271! This is a topic I feel many put to the side b/c they don't pay attention to their roofs on a regular basis. Many of us don't catch anything until it's too late. Today we'll discuss 5 Signs You May Need a New Roof Question Of The Week; How Can I Tell if My Roof Needs Replaced? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 270! Many of us have done this and will have to do this in the future. It's part of adulting and being a homeowner and while it's not glamourous; there is a benefit to knowing how to file a homeowner insurance claim. Let's answer this week's Question Of The Week; How do I File a Homeowners Insurance Claim? Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome back and thanks for tuning into Episode 269! Today we're going to get into a different style of kitchen. Not quite as popular as the industrial farmhouse look but it is gaining in popularity. While I don't have a cottage style kitchen; mine kitchen is on the smaller side and many items on this list we've have utilized in our kitchen to maximize space. Let's answer this week's Question Of The Week; How to Reduce Clutter in a Cottage Style Kitchen. Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Hey y'all, welcome in to Episode 268! This is a common question I get from both buyers and sellers. Not all 10 of these items may apply to you but I'm confident at least 1 of these will be a takeaway. Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Welcome to episode 267! What a question of the week we have this week! This is a great question but like many, can have some variables such as location or access to power sources. ** Current listing: 1315 Walnut St Emporia, KS 66801; https://emporiahomes.kw.com/property/... Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Welcome to episode 266! This week's question of the week is courtesy of a buyer client I showed houses to last week. While the furnace might be located in the attic for convenience, are there advantages to having the furnace installed in the attic or crawlspace? Let's find out! ** Current listing: 1315 Walnut St Emporia, KS 66801; https://emporiahomes.kw.com/property/... Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgf.... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 6 20.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList

Welcome to episode 265! We're not only answering the Question of the Week but discussing a current listing for sale! This week's Question of the Week; How can I make my home more senior friendly? This is a great question not just for the silent generation but for those aging boomers with some type of limitation or ailment. Let get into the 7 Ways to Make Your Home More Senior Friendly! ** Current listing: 1315 Walnut St Emporia, KS 66801;  https://emporiahomes.kw.com/property/LST-7026930571715481600-7 Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran #HotList #SeniorLiving #SeniorFriendly

QOTW; What cheap upgrades can I make to my house? I get this question especially with first time sellers or homeowners who are looking to improve their current living situation. This time it really got me thinking just how many clients have asked this of me over the last year, and the result surprised me! Almost every client and past client has asked me what they can do to improve their house without a major renovation. Let's talk about that today... Submit your question of the week here: https://forms.gle/hiLEeGvxmM9HRD4q6 Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran

QOTD; Are there benefits to drop ceilings and do they add value to the house? When we hear drop ceiling or suspended ceiling more often than not we associate an office setting or classroom setting with these words. There are more to drop ceilings than some might think. Today we'll discuss the pros and cons to drop ceilings and if they do in fact add value to a home. Stay tuned... Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS... Matt Johnson REALTOR®️ - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran

QOTD; How Do I Choose New Shingles?   I get asked this question many times, especially by new homeowners. While there are benefits of a certain style or type of roof, what we'll be concentrating on today is how to make the choice. Stay tuned...   Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS...   Matt Johnson REALTOR - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran

QOTD; Does My Mailbox Lead To Further Curb Appeal?   This isn't really a common question b/c just like garage doors, people forget or don't consider their mailbox when it comes to curb appeal or updating their home. Other times homeowners aren't certain of what they can and can't do to improve their mailboxes and if it's even worth doing. I'll address that today and hopefully shed some light on the topic. Stay tuned...   Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS...   Matt Johnson REALTOR - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran

QOTD; Do I Need A Utility Sink?   I believe a better question is "why don't I have a utility sink?" These types of sinks are not only useful but so versatile as well. Can be used for cleaning paint, wastewater from cleaning, soaking items, etc; not to mention the convenience of using these vs your kitchen sink. Let's get into some options about utility sinks! Stay tuned...   Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS...   Matt Johnson REALTOR - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran

QOTD; Does A Garage Door Improve My Home’s Efficiency?   Had someone asked this question two years ago I may have had a different answer. Improving my home's energy efficiency was on my mind; however, NOT when it came to my garage door! Let's get into the difference a proper garage door will make! Stay tuned...   Listen to previous episodes on **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-list/id1259194538 **Spotify Music: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qKzkgfbUy5wc2pzwe7reS...   Matt Johnson REALTOR - Keller Williams Realty Diamond Partners 620.794.1032 emporiahomes.kw.com #MattInTheHatt #YourLocalKWAgent #YourExperienceMATTers #Veteran