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What happens when an appraisal comes in lower than expected? How does an appraiser determine a property's worth? And what do the latest changes to appraisal reporting mean for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents?

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick welcome Stephen King with Culp Real Estate Appraisals to talk about a part of the real estate transaction that can raise plenty of questions.

We're covering how appraisals work, what appraisers look for, and why a home's contract price doesn't always match its appraised value.

We're also discussing the newly implemented Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and redesigned Uniform Residential Appraisal Report (URAR), including what the changes mean for appraisal documentation, lenders, REALTORS®, and transactions in Central Texas.

And because real estate is local, we're talking about the challenges of appraising properties in Bell County, including acreage, pools, solar panels, renovations, and unique homes that don't always have an obvious comparable sale.

Whether you're buying, selling, or working in real estate, this episode will help you better understand the appraisal process and the questions worth asking.

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Stephen King | Real Estate Appraiser
Culp Real Estate Appraisals

Phone: 254-760-6973
Website: https://culprealestate1.appraiserxsites.com/contactus

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Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | Military Living in Central Texas
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

The Next Move — Real estate insights. Real relationships. Your next move.

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

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What does it look like to start a real estate career at a young age, build a presence on social media, and navigate two very different real estate markets?

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick welcome Alexis “Lexi” Lohse, a Virginia REALTOR® serving the Hampton Roads area.

We're talking about what drew Lexi into real estate, the opportunities and challenges of starting young, and how social media plays a role in building relationships and growing a business.

We're also comparing real estate in Virginia and Texas. From the way agents do business to the differences buyers and sellers encounter, we'll explore what makes these markets unique.

Whether you're a newer agent, someone trying to figure out social media, or simply interested in how real estate works outside Central Texas, there's something here for you.

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Alexis “Lexi” Lohse | Virginia REALTOR®

Phone: 757-394-5983
Email: lexilohse321@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexislynlohse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexislynlohse
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@varealestateagent
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexisLohse
Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexisLynLohse

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Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | Military Living in Central Texas
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

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Real estate insights. Real relationships. Your next move.

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us!

What goes into building a home in Central Texas, and what makes one builder different from another?

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick welcome Chrissy Kehrly and Chris Kehrly with New Jerusalem Homes, along with Bradley Johnston representing Jubilee Homes.

We're talking about the people behind the homes, the communities they're building in, and what buyers and real estate agents should understand about new construction.

From choosing the right builder to understanding the building process and what makes a home stand out, we're taking a closer look at the local builders helping shape Bell County.

Whether you're considering building, shopping for a new home, or simply curious about what's happening in Central Texas real estate, this conversation is for you.

CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS

NEW JERUSALEM HOMES
Website: https://newjerusalemhomes.com

Chrissy Kehrly | REALTOR® & Representative for New Jerusalem Homes
Phone: 254-721-7602
Email: chrissy.kehrly@exprealty.com

Chris Kehrly | REALTOR® & Representative for New Jerusalem Homes
Phone: 254-721-3916
Email: chris.kehrly@exprealty.com

JUBILEE HOMES
Website: https://jubileehomes.net
Office: 254-760-1493
Email: halfmannrealestate@gmail.com

Bradley Johnston | REALTOR® & Representative for Jubilee Homes
Phone: 817-521-7655
Email: bradley.johnston@exprealty.com

CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS

Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | Military Living in Central Texas
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

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What makes someone stop scrolling and actually look at a home?

In Season 1, Episode 24 of The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Joshua Sharon, owner and photographer at Stop & Live Photography, to talk about the role photography, video, and visual marketing play in real estate.

Joshua takes us behind the camera to discuss what makes a property stand out, what sellers should do before picture day, and some of the things Realtors get wrong when preparing a home for professional photography.

We also get into the growing role of video, drone photography, virtual staging, and AI in real estate marketing. Where's the line between making a property look its best and misrepresenting what buyers will actually see?

And because we're not letting the Realtors off the hook, we talk personal branding, outdated headshots, getting comfortable on camera, and whether some of us have taken Realtor marketing a little too far.

From the importance of a great listing photo to the realities of running a creative business in Central Texas, Joshua shares his perspective on what it takes to capture attention in a crowded market.

Whether you're preparing to sell your home, working in real estate, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes of a professional photo shoot, there's something in this conversation for you.

CONNECT WITH JOSHUA SHARON

Joshua Sharon | Owner & Photographer
Stop & Live Photography

Phone: 254-300-8098
Email: josh@stopandlivellc.com
Website: https://stopandlivellc.com

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A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast
Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate.

Hosted by Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick

Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | REALTOR®
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

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Buying a brand-new home sounds simple enough. Pick your floor plan, choose your finishes, sign the paperwork, and move in. Right?

Well, there's a little more to it.

In Season 1, Episode 23 of The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Liz McDaniel, Community Sales Manager with Flintrock Builders, to talk about the realities of buying and selling new construction in Central Texas.

Flintrock Builders is a locally rooted homebuilder headquartered in Belton, Texas, offering new-construction options throughout the region.

We get into what today's buyers are looking for, how new construction compares to purchasing an existing home, and what people should understand before walking into a builder's model home.

We also tackle some of the questions buyers and Realtors frequently have about new construction: financing, builder incentives, warranties, inspections, timelines, and the relationship between builders and real estate agents.

What are buyers getting wrong about new construction? What do Realtors misunderstand about working with builders? And what should someone know before deciding whether a brand-new home is the right move?

Whether you're considering buying a new home, working with a builder as a Realtor, or simply curious about what's being built around Central Texas, this conversation is for you.

CONNECT WITH LIZ MCDANIEL

Liz McDaniel | Community Sales Manager
Flintrock Builders

Phone: 254-338-6156
Website: https://flintrockbuilders.com
Email: Sales@FlintrockBuilders.com

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Hosted by Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick

A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast
Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate.

Jennifer Bruns | Broker Associate, eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick | REALTOR®
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

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Kristen Jacoby didn't move to Raleigh with a built-in sphere, a huge database or a ready-made community. She moved to a new city where she barely knew anyone—and had to figure out how to build all three.

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Raleigh Realtor and Socials to Social founder Kristen Jacoby for a conversation about real estate, relocation, social media, entrepreneurship and what it actually means to build community.

Kristen began selling real estate while she was still in college before eventually relocating to Raleigh and essentially starting over in a new market. That experience didn't just shape the way she built her real estate business—it changed the way she thinks about relocation and what people actually need when they're trying to make a new city feel like home. Kristen

Then came Socials to Social.

What began as Kristen's own struggle to find genuine connection in a new city grew into a business designed to take relationships from online to offline through real-world events and experiences. Socials to Social

We talk about how Socials to Social happened, whether community-building and real estate actually feed one another, the difference between creating content for views and creating content that builds something, and how to develop relationships without making every interaction feel like a prospecting opportunity.

We also compare Raleigh and Central Texas real estate, talk relocation, new construction, affordability and what buyers and sellers are experiencing in two rapidly growing markets.

And yes—we get into Realtor social media: what works, what doesn't, why so much of it looks exactly the same, and whether follower count actually matters.

This isn't really an episode about social media.

It's about what can happen when you stop treating people like leads and start building something people actually want to be part of.

Kristen Jacoby
REALTOR® | Raleigh, North Carolina
Founder | Socials to Social

Socials to Social

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A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast
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Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

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What do you really know about Temple ISD?

This week on The Next Move, Jennifer and Matt sit down with Temple ISD Superintendent Dr. Bobby Ott for a conversation we've wanted to have for a long time.

As Realtors, we hear opinions about local school districts every day. Buyers hear them. Sellers hear them. People moving to Central Texas hear them. But opinions and things someone heard years ago don't always match what's happening inside a district today.

So instead of repeating what we've heard, we went directly to the source.

Dr. Ott joins us to talk about the actual data behind Temple ISD, including academic performance, graduation and college/career readiness, student programs, Career & Technical Education, growth, facilities and the future of the district.

We also bring up some of the perceptions and misconceptions we hear about TISD and give Dr. Ott the opportunity to address them himself—with the numbers and context behind them.

Temple ISD earned a B in the latest accountability ratings. Temple High School and Edwards Academy earned A ratings, TISD campuses earned 26 distinctions, the Class of 2025 posted a 97% four-year graduation rate, and TISD reports a 100% College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) score for the Class of 2026.

But some of our favorite parts of this conversation have nothing to do with a rating.

We talk about the opportunities available to TISD students, Temple's growth, the relationship between schools and the community, and why Dr. Ott has remained so committed to this district.

Most importantly, we get to know the person behind the title and hear—in his own words—why he believes in Temple ISD.

📊 DR. OTT'S TEMPLE ISD METRICS PRESENTATION
https://bit.ly/TISDmetrics

CONNECT WITH DR. BOBBY OTT + TEMPLE ISD

Dr. Bobby Ott, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Temple Independent School District

Office: 254-215-6760
X: @OttTempleISD
https://www.tisd.org/

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Jennifer Bruns
REALTOR® & Associate Broker | eXp Realty
https://linktr.ee/jbrunsrealtor

Matt Dick
REALTOR® | Military Living in Central Texas
https://www.youtube.com/@MilitaryLivinginCentralTexas

THE NEXT MOVE
A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast

Real Conversations. Real People. Real Estate.

Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.

Buying? Selling? Want to know more about eXp Realty? Just wanna show us love? Message us!

What happens when you stop trying to create the perfect real estate persona and start showing up as yourself?

For Season 1, Episode 20 of The Next Move – A Central Texas Real Estate Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick are joined by Arizona Realtor John Flynn of eXp Realty and the Legacy Real Estate Team.

John serves buyers and sellers throughout Arizona's East Valley, but his path into real estate wasn't exactly conventional. After spending years as a stay-at-home dad, John entered an incredibly competitive industry looking for a way to stand out. One of his answers? Lean into something he already knew how to do—beatboxing.

“The Beatboxing Agent” was born.

But John's story became about something much bigger than a catchy real estate brand.

In this episode, we talk about authenticity, fear, finding your lane, building confidence, being willing to evolve and what it actually takes to create a sustainable career in real estate. We also compare notes on doing business in Arizona versus Central Texas and talk about the challenges agents are navigating in today's industry.

John has spoken publicly about realizing that the persona he created early in his career was, in part, a way of hiding behind something flashy rather than confronting his fears. His evolution toward simply being John Flynn, the Realtor became part of a much bigger lesson about showing up authentically in business and life.

Whether you're a Realtor trying to figure out where you fit, an entrepreneur building a personal brand, or someone who needs a reminder that you don't have to look like everyone else to succeed, there's something in this conversation for you.

In this episode: Arizona vs. Texas real estate • John's journey from stay-at-home dad to Realtor • the Beatboxing Agent • finding your identity in real estate • authenticity vs. personal branding • overcoming fear • comparison in the real estate industry • building confidence • finding your lane • relationships and community • adapting as your business grows • staying true to yourself

CONNECT WITH JOHN FLYNN

John Flynn | REALTOR® — eXp Realty / Legacy Real Estate Team
📱 928-970-5636
📧 john@legacyrealestateteam.com
📸 Instagram: @johnflynn_the_realtor
🏡 Legacy Real Estate Team

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Jennifer Bruns | REALTOR® & Associate Broker — eXp Realty
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Matt Dick | REALTOR® — eXp Realty
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Hosted by Jennifer Bruns & Matt Dick

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Thank you for listening to The Next Move Podcast, where we bring you real conversations with local experts to help you make confident real estate decisions throughout Central Texas.

Real Estate Insights. Real Relationships. Your Next Move.