How to Screen Home Buyers and Avoid Real Estate Scams Before a Showing
Learn how to screen home buyers, verify proof of funds, spot fake cash buyers, and avoid real estate scams before showing your home.
How to Turn a Home Showing Into a Signed Contract | Episode 92
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What should home sellers do after finding a legitimate buyer? In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen explains how to safely conduct showings, guide buyers toward making offers, avoid common seller mistakes, manage inspections and financing deadlines, and successfully navigate the contract-to-close process while selling without a traditional Realtor.
How to Screen Home Buyers And Avoid Scams Like a Pro | Episode 91
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Want to attract unrepresented buyers without getting scammed? In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen explains how FSBO sellers can find real buyers, avoid fake cash offers, verify proof of funds, screen buyers professionally, and protect themselves from costly mistakes while selling a home without paying huge commissions
What Happens When a Buyer Brings an Agent at the Last Minute? | Episode 90
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What happens when a buyer suddenly hires an agent after negotiating directly with a seller? In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen and Taysia break down the risks, negotiation tactics, commission surprises, dual agency concerns, and costly mistakes FSBO sellers need to avoid when selling a home.
Reverse Offers in Real Estate: How to Get Buyers Off the Fence
Most home sellers don’t realize how much money they lose between contract and closing. In this post, we break down the 3 biggest deal killers (offers, inspections, and appraisals) and show you how to protect your bottom line, especially if you’re selling your home yourself.
The Home Staging Strategies Behind Faster Sales & Higher Offers | Episode 89
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Glen sits down with professional stager Stacey Bradford to reveal how staging can help homes sell faster, attract more buyers, avoid costly price reductions, and create emotional connection that leads to stronger offers. Learn the biggest mistakes sellers make before listing and how to avoid them.
The Biggest Lies Realtors Tell Sellers (And How It Cost One Seller $30,000) | Episode 88
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In this episode of Talking Realty, Glen Whitten breaks down the biggest myths in real estate, including “secret buyers” and flashy marketing promises. Through a real case study, he shows how one seller lost nearly $30,000 by switching agents instead of fixing the real issue: price. If you’re thinking about selling your home, or struggling with a listing that isn’t moving, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions.
What to Say When Agents Demand 3% Commission | Episode 87
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Real estate commissions are supposed to be negotiable, but many sellers are still being pressured to pay 3%. In this episode, we break down what actually changed, common tactics agents use, and how to protect your bottom line when selling your home.
Should You Auction Your Home? What Sellers Need to Know | Episode 86
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Should you auction your home or list it on the MLS? In this episode, we break down how real estate auctions really work, when they make sense, and why starting low can actually drive higher prices through competition and buyer psychology.
The 3 Biggest Deal Killers When Selling Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)
Most home sellers don’t realize how much money they lose between contract and closing. In this post, we break down the 3 biggest deal killers (offers, inspections, and appraisals) and show you how to protect your bottom line, especially if you’re selling your home yourself.