Buying a home is exciting — but it’s also one of the easiest places to get tripped up by bad advice, outdated myths, and costly mistakes. In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest misconceptions that hold buyers back or derail deals altogether.

We’ll talk about the truth behind down payments (spoiler: you don’t always need 20%), why relying on Google, social media, or even ChatGPT can’t replace a local real estate expert, and how skipping or misunderstanding home inspections can cost you thousands later. We’re also covering one of the most overlooked rules of home buying: why staying employed and avoiding big purchases during the process can make or break your approval.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or someone who’s purchased before, this episode will help you avoid the most common pitfalls and move forward with confidence, clarity, and a smarter strategy for getting into your next home.

So many homeowners think selling is as simple as checking Zillow, doing a few upgrades, and throwing a sign in the yard. Spoiler alert, it’s not. In this episode, we break down the most common misconceptions sellers have and the costly mistakes they make before their home ever hits the market. We talk about why having a real estate agent walk through your home early can save you time, stress, and money, how buyers actually see your home, and why an algorithm will never replace an in-person pricing strategy.

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