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

🎙 Episodio 12: Spanglish Special – ¡Sí Se Puede! Comprar Sin Miedo 🏡

En este episodio especial de Keep’n It Real-T, lo hacemos Spanglish-style 🎉 porque queremos hablar directamente con nuestra comunidad Latina. Si alguna vez has pensado que no puedes comprar casa porque no tienes suficiente dinero ahorrado, no entiendes el proceso o simplemente tienes miedo... ¡ESTE episodio es para ti!

Las anfitrionas Martha Smith y Natalia Pierantoni comparten toda la información esencial para que puedas comprar tu casa sin miedo:

✅ Qué necesitas para empezar

✅ Qué documentos piden los prestamistas

✅ Qué programas existen para ayudarte con el (down payment)

✅ Cómo funciona la pre-aprobación y por qué es tan importante

✅ Qué hacer si tienes ITIN, DACA o estatus mixto

✅ ¡Y mucho más!

🎯 Este episodio es para ti si:

Eres comprador por primera vez

No sabes por dónde empezar

Crees que necesitas crédito perfecto (¡no es cierto!)

Quieres aprender cómo salir del ciclo de la renta

✨ Mensaje importante: No estás solo. Sí se puede. Te ayudamos paso a paso.

🎙️ Anfitrionas: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni

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