Keep’n It Real-T Podcast

🎙️ Episode 23 – Get Covered: Insurance Tips for Realtors & Homeowners | Keep’n It Real-T

Insurance isn’t the most glamorous topic—but it can be the difference between financial security and financial disaster. 💡 In this episode, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Umer Shafiq, President of Prolines Insurance Agency, to break down exactly what business owners, homeowners, and landlords need to know to protect the...

🎙️ Episode 22 – The Power of a Niche: Stand Out by Being Yourself | Keep’n It Real-T

In real estate—and in business—trying to appeal to everyone can mean connecting with no one. That’s where the power of a niche comes in. In this episode, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with real estate agent Eddie Mesa, who has built a thriving business by embracing his unique niche and showing up authentically.

Whether you’re ...

🎙️ Episode 21- Let’s Talk Title: What You Should Know About Closing with Confidence.

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re diving deep into the world of real estate closings with our special guest, Chase Greene, a Business Development Manager with nearly a decade of experience in the industry. Chase has made a seamless transition from being a Realtor to working in title services, and he’s here to break down the ins and outs...

🎙️ Episode 20 – Is Airbnb Still Worth It? Expert Advice from a Property Manager | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about turning your home or investment property into an Airbnb? 🏠💰 You’re in the right place! In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, Martha and Natalia welcome back Alberto Nikodimov, property manager and short-term rental expert, for a deep dive into the world of Airbnb hosting and property management. Whether you're a begin...

🎙️ Episode 19 – How to Use AI to Automate & Scale Your Business | Keep’n It Real-T AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. 🤖 And if you’re not using it to run your business more efficiently… you might be falling behind. In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni welcome Michael Manos, AI Systems Architect and founder of Imaginatio.ai, to talk all things AI and automation for entrepreneurs and ...

🎙️ Episode 18– House Hacking: Live Free & Build Wealth

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, Martha & Natalia chat with Alberto Nikodimov, a house hacking pro, about how you can live for free and build wealth through smart real estate moves.

Learn: ✅ What house hacking is & how it works ✅ Best property types to look for ✅ Using FHA or first-time buyer programs ✅ How to scale from your first to your fifth investment ✅ Pr...

🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T

Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.

From explaining what inspectors look for, to t...

🎙️ 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 ...

🎙️ 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 r...

🎙️ Episode 14 – The Real Deal with Open Houses | Keep’n It Real-T

Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at an open house? 🏡✨

In this episode, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are spilling all the Real-T on what it takes to host a successful open house—from prep to promotion to the wild things that can happen when the doors open!

Whether you're a seller wondering if you should host one, a new agent trying to lea...

🎙️ Episode 13 – Hometown Heroes Program is BACK! | Keep’n It Real-T

Ready to buy a home with little to NO money down? 👀 You need to hear this!

In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined by special guest Heidi Lombardi, Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator with Pioneer Mortgage, to break down the newly relaunched Hometown Heroes Program—expected to roll out July 1, 2025!

This...

🎙 Episodio 12: Spanglish Special – ¡Sí Se Puede! Comprar Sin Miedo 🏡

En este episodio especial de Keep’n It Real-T, lo hacemos Spanglish-style 🎉 porque queremos hablar directamente con nuestra comunidad Latina. Si alguna vez has pensado que no puedes comprar casa porque no tienes suficiente dinero ahorrado, no entiendes el proceso o simplemente tienes miedo... ¡ESTE episodio es para ti!

Las anfitrionas Martha Smith y Natalia...

🎙️ Episode 11: Down Payment Assistance – with Nancy Booi from GTE Financial

If you’ve ever wondered how buyers come up with the money for a down payment—or if you're a hopeful homebuyer thinking “I don’t have enough saved”—this episode is for YOU!

We’re sitting down with Nancy Booi, Mortgage Loan Executive at GTE Financial, to break down the truth about down payment assistance, grants, and other special loan programs that can make...

🎧 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...

🎧 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...

🎧 Episode 8: You Asked, We Spilled the Real-T! | Q&A with Martha & Natalia You asked... and we definitely spilled. In this juicy Q&A episode, your favorite real estate duo, Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni, get real about everything—from our real estate journeys to behind-the-scenes tea you didn’t even know you needed! ☕️🔥 💼 In this episode, we cover: ✨ How we got into real estate (and what we did before) ✨ Ou...

🎧 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 comm...

🎧 Episode 6: So, You Want To Be a Real Estate Agent? Buckle Up, Buttercup! Hosts: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni Ever wondered what it really takes to become a real estate agent? Spoiler alert: it’s more than passing a test and selling sunset views. In this episode, Martha and Natalia break down the real cost, real steps, and real hustle behind getting licensed and launching a successful real estate career. We cover: 📋 S...

🎙 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 h...