🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.

From explaining what inspectors look for, to the different types of inspections, and the top red flags buyers should watch for, this episode will leave you informed and prepared for your next real estate move.

✅ What a general home inspection is and how it works ✅ Different types of inspections (4-point, wind mitigation, termite, sewer scope, mold, and more) ✅ When you should schedule a home inspection (buyers, sellers, post-renovation, and new construction) ✅ Red flags to look for in an inspection report ✅ Cost-effective tips from an inspector’s point of view ✅ A fun Home Inspector Rapid-Fire with Phil you don’t want to miss! 🔥

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, this episode will help you understand why inspections are critical in protecting your investment and avoiding costly surprises down the road.

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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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🎙️ Episode 13 – Hometown Heroes Program is BACK! | Keep’n It Real-T

Ready to buy a home with little to NO money down? 👀 You need to hear this!

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined by special guest Heidi Lombardi, Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator with Pioneer Mortgage, to break down the newly relaunched Hometown Heroes Program—expected to roll out July 1, 2025!

This game-changing loan program is designed to help first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership with up to $35,000 in down payment assistance.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the Hometown Heroes Program is and who qualifies

• Step-by-step breakdown of how to apply

• Common mistakes to avoid

• Who this program is not for

• Why this is a limited-time opportunity you don’t want to miss

Plus, we put Heidi in the Hot Seat for a fun rapid-fire Q&A you won’t want to miss! 🔥

💡 If you're a first-time homebuyer—or know someone who is—this episode is for YOU.

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