🎙️ 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.

📩 Questions? Want to work with us? Email us at keepnitrealt@gmail.com

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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 9: Let’s Talk eXp Realty – with Lisa Colon What’s it really like to work at eXp Realty? We’re breaking it ALL down!

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re joined by the amazing Lisa Colon—an ICON agent, former team leader, and someone who’s had a major impact on our real estate journey. We dive deep into what makes eXp Realty stand out, how the revenue share model works, and what kind of agents thrive in this growing cloud-based brokerage.

Whether you're thinking of making a switch, want to understand the eXp model, or are just curious about what it's like behind the scenes at one of the fastest-growing brokerages in the world—this episode is for YOU.

✨ In This Episode, We Cover:

• What eXp Realty is and how it’s different from traditional brokerages

• Revenue share, stock options & agent equity

• Monthly costs vs. value: CRM, Canva, Sisu, Realty.com & more

• Support, training & global reach

• What it's like building a team at eXp

• Tips for switching brokerages—and how sponsors help

• The onboarding process & what to expect

• And of course… a Real-T Rapid Fire round with Lisa!

🎙️ Hosted by: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni 👤 Guest: Lisa Colon 📅 Episode Air Date: May 20, 2025

👇 Like, subscribe, and drop your questions in the comments! 📩 Want to learn more about eXp Realty or connect with us? Email us at keepnitrealt@gmail.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @keepnitreal_t

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