🎧 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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🎧 Episode 7: Commercial Real Estate with The Commercial Cowboy, Yae Colon Welcome to the Wild West of Commercial Real Estate!

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re joined by none other than Yae Colon, a.k.a. The Commercial Cowboy! From land to industrial space, Yae knows the ins and outs of commercial deals—and he’s here to spill the REAL-T on everything you need to know if you're thinking about leasing or investing in commercial property.

🤠 We talk cowboy hats, commercial loans, lease structures, negotiation tips, and everything in between—with a whole lot of laughs along the way.

🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode: • How to get started in commercial real estate • The biggest myths about the industry • Steps to lease or buy commercial space • Financing options: SBA, CLTV, Bridge loans & more • Types of commercial leases (NNN, Gross, Percentage) • How to structure offers, do due diligence, and close with confidence • What every tenant should know before signing a lease

💥 Plus, stick around for our signature Real-T Talk Rapid Fire Game—where Yae answers wild questions like “Horse or Donkey?” and “Cowboy hat or Cowboy boots?”

📍 Episode Air Date: May 13 🎙️ Hosted by: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni 🎤 Guest: Yae Colon (@tampacommercialproperties)

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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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🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 4: Story Time - Plumbing Gone Wrong & Not all Sellers want to Sell In this episode of Keep'n It Real-T, Martha drops a real estate story so wild, you’ll swear it’s fiction. A cute $250K Tampa home turns into a full-blown construction site, complete with $25,000 in plumbing issues, busted pipes, and even an attempted AC theft 😳. Followed by Natalia's short story about her sellers that had no intention of ever selling.

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🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 3: Know this before you sell: How to Sell Your Home Faster & for More Money Thinking about selling your home? 🏡 Don’t list it until you watch this! In this episode, Tampa Bay Realtors Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni spill the REAL tea on what it actually takes to sell your home quickly—and for top dollar. Whether you're preparing to sell now or just starting to think about it, this episode breaks down: ✔ The 4 things every seller should do BEFORE listing ✔ How to price your home to attract offers without leaving money on the table ✔ The most common mistakes sellers make (and how to avoid them) ✔ Must-have marketing strategies that get homes SOLD ✔ Real-life listing wins (and fails!) from Martha & Natalia ✔ Top questions sellers ask—answered, unfiltered! ✔ Virtual staging, open houses, renovation tips, and more 🎯 Plus: Final tips for keeping the process stress-free and successful, no matter what the market looks like. #RealEstatePodcast #HomeSellingTips #TampaRealtor #SellYourHome #RealEstateMarketing #KeepinItRealT #ListingTips #WomenInRealEstate #marthasmithrealtor #nataliapierantonirealtor #marthasmith #realtor #movingtoflorida

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