Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged

House hunting looks fun on HGTV… until you’re actually doing it 😅

In this episode we’re talking about the real side of the home search — the emotional rollercoaster, the hidden stress, and the hilarious (and sometimes heartbreaking) moments no one warns you about.

We’ll unpack: 💸 The reality of budgets vs. dream homes 💔 Falling in love with a house you don’t get 🧭 How to stay sane and focused during the process

Whether you’re h...

Thinking about skipping the home inspection to make your offer stronger? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we’re sharing the real stories — the good, the bad, and the “oh no, not the HVAC” moments — of what can happen when buyers choose to waive inspections. We’re not here to scare you… but we are here to make sure you go into this decision with your eyes open. We’ll walk through: • When waiving inspections makes sense (and whe...

Thinking about skipping the home inspection to make your offer stronger? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, we’re sharing the real stories — the good, the bad, and the “oh no, not the HVAC” moments — of what can happen when buyers choose to waive inspections. We’re not here to scare you… but we are here to make sure you go into this decision with your eyes open. We’ll walk through: • When waiving inspections makes sense (and whe...

Thinking about buying a home but not sure if now is the right time? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the real considerations that go beyond just interest rates and market headlines.

We’re talking: • What your finances should actually look like (in real life, not on paper perfection) • How to know if you're mentally and lifestyle-ready to be a homeowner • The difference between being “ready to buy” vs. just feeling p...

Thinking about buying a home but not sure if now is the right time? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down the real considerations that go beyond just interest rates and market headlines.

We’re talking: • What your finances should actually look like (in real life, not on paper perfection) • How to know if you're mentally and lifestyle-ready to be a homeowner • The difference between being “ready to buy” vs. just feeling p...

Thinking about buying new construction? Before you fall in love with that model home smell, this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged is a must-see.

Lauren and Naya pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of new builds—from builder contracts and design center upgrades to inspection surprises and hidden costs no one tells you about.

We’ll cover:

Why bringing your own REALTOR to new constructi...

Thinking about buying new construction? Before you fall in love with that model home smell, this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged is a must-see.

Lauren and Naya pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes of new builds—from builder contracts and design center upgrades to inspection surprises and hidden costs no one tells you about.

We’ll cover:

Why bringing your own REALTOR to new constructi...

You finally got your offer accepted—yay! But then the appraisal comes in lower than what you offered… now what?

In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged, Naya and Lauren break down what really happens when the numbers don’t match up.

We’ll talk about:

Why appraisals can come in low (and what that really means)

The tough conversations that happen next between buyers, sellers, and lenders

Your options: renegotia...

You finally got your offer accepted—yay! But then the appraisal comes in lower than what you offered… now what? In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged, Naya and Lauren break down what really happens when the numbers don’t match up.

We’ll talk about:

Why appraisals can come in low (and what that really means) The tough conversations that happen next between buyers, sellers, and lenders Your options: renegotia...

Not every “dream flip” is as perfect as it looks! In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged, we pull back the curtain on what realtors really see when walking through renovated homes. From cosmetic cover-ups to costly shortcuts, we’re sharing the hidden flaws buyers often miss—and the questions you need to ask before making an offer. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Common red flags in flipped homes ✔️ Wh...

Not every “dream flip” is as perfect as it looks! In this episode of Beyond the Sold Sign: Real Estate Unplugged, we pull back the curtain on what realtors really see when walking through renovated homes. From cosmetic cover-ups to costly shortcuts, we’re sharing the hidden flaws buyers often miss—and the questions you need to ask before making an offer. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: ✔️ Common red flags in flipped homes ✔️ Wh...