Ever wondered what the difference is between a Broker and a Realtor? Join us for an insightful conversation with our guest, Mark Chaknos, the broker of record for Keller Williams Platinum Realty, who clears up the confusion on this topic. Mark shares his personal journey to becoming a broker and highlights the importance of a broker's role in managing a real estate office, dealing with potential legal issues, and the problem-solving skills it demands.But that's not all! We also tackle the crucial topic of seller's disclosure in real estate, with Mark emphasizing the importance of property disclosure and the potential consequences of not disclosing information when selling a house. Discover how you can maximize your home value through improvements like carpet replacement, painting, and finishing a basement. Plus, we explore the affordability of homes in Berks County and why Homes Priced UNDER $500,000 go quickly in the area! Don't miss out on these valuable nuggets of real estate wisdom shared by Mark Chaknos.#realestateandyoupodcast #bradweisman #Broker #realestateagent #realtor ---The Real Estate and You Podcast is your Thursday Evening connection to all thing’s real estate. Hosted by Brad Weisman, a local Reading Pennsylvania Realtor and Partner at Keller Williams Platinum Realty with over 30 years of real estate experience, this podcast brings you interviews and insights from people all over the country who are invested in or connected to the industry.From homeowners to investors to industry professionals, The Real Estate and You Podcast has something for everyone interested in learning more about real estate.Also, When Brad isn't selling homes, or hosting the Real Estate and You Podcast you can find him on American Dream TV hosting a NEW show—Selling Reading Pennsylvania! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPFacebook: https://bit.ly/3JE2RKPTwitter: https://bit.ly/3FKM4oo--HIGHLIGHTS YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! If you like this video, check out some of these:American Dream TV- https://bit.ly/42DiQSiCredits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.