🎧 Episode 10: New Construction – Everything You Need to Know 🏡

Thinking about buying a new construction home? Don’t do it without hearing the REAL-T first!

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re diving into all things new construction—the good, the bad, and the blueprints you wish someone told you about. From builder warranties to hidden costs, production vs. custom builders, and how to protect yourself throughout the process—we’re breaking it ALL down.

Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned homeowner, or just curious about what it’s like to build from scratch, this episode gives you a real-world look at what to expect.

🔎 Here’s What We Cover: ✔️ The pros of buying new: customization, energy efficiency & more ✔️ The downsides: delays, upgrades, small lots, and cookie-cutter concerns ✔️ Production builders vs. custom builders—what’s the difference? ✔️ How your own Realtor can save you time, stress, and money ✔️ The full process—from lot selection to inspections and closing ✔️ Rapid Fire Q&A: biggest hidden costs, best & worst upgrades, and more

🎙️ Hosted by: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni 📅 Episode Air Date: May 27, 2025

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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

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🎙 Keep’n It Real-T – Episode 5: “Fix Your Credit” Credit Repair with Guest: Saile Alvarez (aka Gigi) – Credit Repair Specialist Your credit score can make or break your dreams of homeownership—and in this episode, we’re breaking it ALL down! Martha and Natalia are joined by the incredible Saile Alvarez, known to many as Gigi, a credit repair expert who's helped countless people take control of their credit and buy their first home. 💪🏡 We cover: ✅ What really affects your credit score ✅ Common myths about credit ✅ How to recover from late payments, collections, and even bankruptcy ✅ The dos and don’ts of credit during the homebuying process ✅ Real success stories from Gigi’s clients ✅ And a fun True or False credit game! Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or just trying to get your finances back on track, this episode is packed with tips that can literally save you thousands. Don’t miss it! 📲 Want to connect with Gigi? Send us an email at keepnitrealt@gmail.com or message her on instagram @creditwithgigi 👉 New episodes every Tuesday—subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss out! #CreditRepair #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstatePodcast #KeepnItRealT #FixYourCredit #marthasmith #nataliapierantoni #martha #smith #realtor #tamparealtor #natalia #pierantoni

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