🎙️ Episode 16: Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent — Who Does What?!

Ever wondered what the real difference is between a buyer’s agent and a listing agent? Or why a seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission? In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re breaking it ALL down for you!

Your favorite hosts, Martha & Natalia, unpack:

• The responsibilities of both buyer’s agents and listing agents

• How they work together to close the deal

• Why commissions are structured the way they are

• What’s changing in the market (yes, buyers—this one’s for you!)

• How “dual agency” or “double ending” works in Florida

• Real stories from deals gone right… and a few gone sideways

• A fun rapid-fire Q&A you don’t want to miss!

📚 Whether you’re buying, selling, or thinking about becoming a real estate agent, this episode gives you insight into how deals get done—and what to look for in an agent.

✅ Bonus: We also talk about Florida’s representation laws, so you understand your rights and what kind of relationship you really have with your agent.

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🎙️ Episode 15: FHA Construction Loans – Buy it and Fix it!

Welcome back to Keep’n It Real-T! In this episode, your hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined once again by mortgage expert Heidi Lambordi from Pioneer Mortgage.

Last time, Heidi gave us the inside scoop on the Hometown Heroes program—this time, she’s back to break down the FHA Construction Loan, a powerful tool that lets buyers purchase a home AND finance renovations all under one FHA loan. 💰🔨

We cover:

• What the FHA Construction Loan is and how it works

• Who qualifies (and who doesn’t)

• What the application process looks like

• Common pitfalls to avoid

• What kinds of homes or repairs don’t qualify

• Plus a fun rapid-fire round of Take It or Leave It!

If you're a buyer looking at fixer-uppers or an agent wanting to guide your clients better, this episode is a must!

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🎧 Listen now, laugh with us, and learn something new—only on Keep’n It Real-T! 💙

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🎙️ Episode 14 – The Real Deal with Open Houses | Keep’n It Real-T

Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at an open house? 🏡✨

In this episode, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are spilling all the Real-T on what it takes to host a successful open house—from prep to promotion to the wild things that can happen when the doors open!

Whether you're a seller wondering if you should host one, a new agent trying to learn the ropes, or just curious about what we really do out here—this episode is for YOU.

We dive into:

• What an open house is really for and who shows up

• Step-by-step prep tips for sellers and agents

• Our best (and worst) open house stories 😬

• The truth about safety (yup—we talk about foot guy)

• When open houses work, when they don’t, and how to decide

PLUS: Don’t miss our Rapid-Fire Open House Edition 🎯 From bad snacks to sign overload to open house etiquette—we keep it real, funny, and informative!

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💙 See you next time on Keep’n It Real-T!