From Center Stage to Sold Signs with Richy Mon
Moving Fort Wayne · Episode 29
From Center Stage to Sold Signs
with Richy Mon, Noll Team Real Estate
Brad Noll sits down with Richy Mon, a Fort Wayne native and the newest member of Noll Team Real Estate, who spent five years in Nashville as a professional dancer while working in real estate. They compare Nashville and Fort Wayne, talk about why so many people are moving home, and lay out the questions to ask before hiring a realtor.
Key Takeaways
- Family is drawing people home. The number one reason people moved in 2025 was to get closer to family, and Brad expects the trend to continue. Richy's own move back to Fort Wayne followed the same pattern.
- Fort Wayne remains highly affordable. Brad cites an average sales price around $295,000 and a median near $265,000, compared to Nashville starter homes in the $450,000 to $500,000 range.
- Character and competence get realtors hired. Clients want to know they can trust an agent and that their values align. They also want an agent and support team who are good at what they do.
- Start with a referral, then interview. The best way to find an agent is a recommendation followed by an interview, rather than calling the listing agent on a home you happen to like.
- Ask about repeat and referral business. That share shows how much time an agent spends serving past clients versus chasing new deals. A team behind the agent frees them to focus on relationships, listings, showings, and negotiation.
- Great realtors advise rather than sell. A good realtor sells you a house. A great one asks questions, lays out the pros and cons, and gives you peace of mind through the biggest purchase of your life.
Chapters
- 00:00Intro
- 00:41Meet Richy Mon: Fort Wayne Native and Professional Dancer
- 02:26From the Dance Stage to Name-Dropping A-List Artists
- 04:44Why Family Brought Richy Back Home to Fort Wayne
- 07:28Nashville vs. Fort Wayne: Competition and Affordability
- 09:44Choosing a Brokerage: Values, Chemistry, and Culture
- 16:52The Story Behind the Team-First Model
- 20:33How to Choose a Realtor: Character, Competence, and Team
- 26:08Good Realtor vs. Great Realtor and the Referral Question
- 31:24Rapid Fire and Final Thoughts
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