🎙 Buy A Home in 2025! (Even With Low Credit) | TBORE S2 E2 w/ Kelly Sauriol (Mission 35)

00:42 – Why Renters Are Hesitating in 2025

03:10 – Turning Renters into Buyers: Where to Start

05:20 – Fixing Credit Fast (Even in the 600s)

07:45 – Using Rental Income to Qualify for a Mortgage

10:50 – How Agents Can Save Deals with Mortgage Partners

15:30 – Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Interest Rates

18:25 – Mortgage Renewals: What to Tell Clients Facing Rate Shock

21:15 – Why Every Open House Needs a Mortgage Specialist

26:05 – The Power of Agent–Mortgage Partnerships

28:20 – Rent-to-Own: Does It Ever Work?

30:10 – Kelly’s Biggest Tip: Creativity Beats “No”

In this action-packed episode of The Business of Real Estate (TBORE), hosts Lynn Hoffmann and Eric Johnson sit down with Kelly Sauriol of Mission 35 to tackle the biggest challenge facing REALTORS® today: how to turn hesitant renters and first-time buyers into happy homeowners — even in a tough 2025 market.

Kelly shares:

• Why the media is scaring first-time buyers — and how to change their mindset
• Creative ways to get clients mortgage-ready (even with bad credit or no savings)
• How agents can use rental income, extended amortizations, and refinancing strategies to help buyers qualify
• The importance of mortgage partnerships to close more deals (and save deals before closing)
• Why cash flow, not interest rates, is the real key to getting buyers off the sidelines

Whether you’re a new agent, a seasoned REALTOR®, or a mortgage pro looking to grow your business, this episode will help you educate, empower, and convert more clients in today’s changing market.

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