REalizations Podcast
VA Loan Misconceptions: What REALTORS Should Know | Madeline Foley
Why are strong VA offers sometimes overlooked before sellers understand the buyer? Madeline Foley explains the VA loan details REALTORS may be missing - and why better knowledge can change how military buyers are viewed. Andrea Gordon hosts REalizations Podcast because the public deserves to see the real people behind real estate and the work happening behind the scenes. As a top-producing Bay Area REALTOR since 1998 and passionate advocate for the profession, Andrea talks with Madeline Foley , a San Diego REALTOR whose business is focused about 90% on veterans and VA loans. This conversation explores VA loan misconceptions, military-family challenges, appraisal appeals, and how REALTORS can build a referral-based business while staying authentic. Hosted by: Andrea Gordon Guest: Madeline Foley is a top-producing Realtor® in San Diego County, recognized by the National Association of Realtors as a 30 Under 30 honoree. Ranking in the top 1% of local agents, she brings a strong background in marketing and commercial real estate to serve clients across luxury homes, investment properties, and VA loan transactions. What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why VA loan offers can be overlooked by listing agents ✔️ How zero-down financing can leave VA buyers with funds available for unexpected costs ✔️ How a VA appraisal appeal can work when the value comes in low ✔️ What REALTORS should know about termite requirements in VA transactions ✔️ Why veteran status matters when considering offers under Fair Housing ✔️ How Madeline helps military families manage stressful real estate transactions ✔️ How Side supports a military-focused personal brand ✔️ How referrals, video marketing, client events, and social media can build a real estate business Key Questions Answered Q: Why are VA offers sometimes overlooked?A: Misconceptions and lack of understanding about VA loans can cause listing agents to dismiss them without fully considering the buyer's financial position. Q: What happens if a VA appraisal comes in low?A: A service member can pursue an appeal of value through the VA beyond the initial Tidewater process. Q: How can REALTORS build referral business without cold calling?A: Madeline uses referrals, repeat clients, video marketing, social media, client events, gifting, fundraisers, postcards, and pop-bys to stay top of mind. Listen & Connect For REALTORS, buyers, and anyone interested in the real people behind real estate, listen to the full conversation and discover what better industry knowledge can change. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Why Andrea Started REalizations 1:58 - Madeline's Focus on VA Loans 4:16 - Why VA Offers Get Overlooked 5:32 - VA Appraisal Appeals Explained 6:32 - VA Requirements, Termites & Fair Housing 8:03 - Building a Military-Focused Brand with Side 10:08 - How Madeline Got Into Real Estate 13:25 - Serving Military Families Under Stress 15:05 - AI vs. Authenticity in Real Estate 17:10 - Building a Real Estate Business 19:09 - Staying Top of Mind With Clients 19:45 - Closing & How to Contact Madeline Connect with Madeline Foley: Website → https://thefoleygroup.costamodernproperties.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/MadelineFRealEstate/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/madelinefoleyrealtor/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/madelinejuetten/ Follow Andrea Gordon – REalizations Podcast: Website → https://andreagordon.com/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndreaGordonRealEstate/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andreagordonrealestate/?hl=en LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreagordonrealestate/ Produced by Icons of Real Estate -https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #REalizationsPodcast #AndreaGordon #BayAreaRealEstate #OaklandRealtor #EastBayRealEstate #BerkeleyRealEstate #SanFranciscoRealEstate #RealtorLife #RealEstatePodcast #TopProducer
