Episodes

  • What Falling Lumber Costs Means for Real Estate and the Economy | Jay Pitts Show Ep. 112
    Sep 15 2025

    In this episode, Jay and Ryan break down what falling lumber costs mean for builders, buyers, and the housing market at large. They also dive into the latest U.S. job growth numbers and discuss how upcoming rate cuts could shake things up for both agents and clients. Then, for a lighter twist, the guys draft their Mount Rushmore of worst feelings as a real estate agent. Tune in for market insights, laughs, and some all-too-relatable realtor pain points.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Are Zestimates Accurate? How to Run Comps for a Listing Presentation | Jay Pitts Show Ep. 111
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode, Jay and Ryan dig into the role of AI in real estate—specifically how they’re testing it out for market reports, and whether or not they’ll need to disclose when those reports are AI-generated. From there, they pull back the curtain on the process of running comps and how they approach pricing a home in today’s market, and what to do when there simply aren’t enough good comps to guide your listing price.

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    56 mins
  • The Difference Between a Good Realtor Vs. A Great Realtor | Jay Pitts Show Ep. 110
    Sep 2 2025

    In this episode, we dive into what separates a good real estate agent from a truly great one—and how this difference applies to many situations in life. Next, we break down the biggest challenge Louisville agents are up against right now, along with the most common deal problems our brokerage has been seeing (and how to solve them). Of course, it wouldn’t be us without a little football talk—we wrap things up with our predictions for Louisville’s wins and losses this season.

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    53 mins
  • How Can AI Help Real Estate Agents? | Jay Pitts Show Ep. 109
    Aug 25 2025

    In this week’s episode of The Jay Pitts Show, we’re covering a little bit of everything. First, we break down the latest trends in the Louisville housing market and what buyers and sellers need to know right now. Then, Jay dives into how he plans to use AI in his marketing. Next up, we tackle a big question: is it actually cheaper to buy a brand-new house than an existing one in today’s market? We also share strategies for turning Instagram Stories into real leads that actually convert. Finally, we wrap things up with our Mount Rushmore of the best things about fall—because who doesn’t love a little seasonal debate?

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    54 mins
  • Is The Real Estate Market Finally Normal Again? | Jay Pitts Show Ep. 108
    Aug 4 2025

    In this episode, we’re covering everything from market shifts to mechanical takeovers. We kick things off with a look at how the real estate market is finally starting to feel normal again—and what that means for real estate agents. Then, we vent about the trolls showing up in our social media comments (you know who you are). Next, we get a little existential and debate whether AI and robots will eventually take over the world. And finally… crawl spaces. Why do they still exist? We make the case for banning them in all future new construction homes. It’s a mix of insight, opinion, and a little unfiltered real talk.

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    57 mins
  • Clear Cooperation Chaos, Appraisal Nightmares, and How Reddit Helped Skyrocket Open Door's Stock | Jay Pitts Show Episode 107
    Jul 28 2025

    This week, we’re diving into some big shake-ups in real estate and beyond. First, we break down Zillow’s new stance on clear cooperation and what it really means for buyers, sellers, and agents navigating the market. Then, Ryan shares a frustrating experience with an appraisal and a deal that's "tide water". We’ll also talk about Open Door’s stock skyrocketing 400%—all thanks to a Reddit frenzy. Finally, Jay reveals why he’s finally going deeper into the world of Bitcoin.

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    55 mins
  • Are We In A Buyer's Market? | Jay Pitts Show Episode 106
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode, we’re diving into what’s next for the office—are big upgrades on the horizon? Additions, expansion, maybe even a golf simulator? We also break down whether the summer real estate surge showed up this year or if the market's momentum fizzled out. Ryan shares the step-by-step prep he did to get his house ready to sell, and we close with a big question: are we officially in a buyer’s market now?

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    49 mins
  • Buyer Agent Mistakes That Are Killing Deals | Jay Pitts Show 105
    Jun 30 2025

    After a week off, the Jay Pitts Show is back! Ryan just had his second child, so they discuss sibling dynamics between an oldest and youngest child. Ryan asks Jay what keeps him motivated in his career, and who he's more likely to accept for his team: a brand new agent or an experienced agent. Then they wrap up the episode with an article from Broke Agent Media about nine buyer's agent mistakes that kill deals.

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    54 mins