Curious about what makes a buyer's offer stand out or how a seller can choose the right one? Pat Corle, 2025 president of Dayton REALTORS®, shares expert strategies on crafting and evaluating offers for a successful home purchase. We also welcome Jeffrey Fagan, REALTOR® and regional vice president at Watson Realty Corp. in Jacksonville, Florida, who explains the appraisal process and why they are so important, what sellers can do to hit the highest appraisal price, and the benefits of pre-listing appraisals. Then, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey joins the conversation to weigh in on whether black countertops or wood floors in your kitchen are still trending or if they’ve gone out of style. Finally, Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS®, shares the latest trends from the Existing-Home Sales Report.

Are you considering buying a brand-new home? REALTOR® Jeremy Lichtenstein walks us through buying newly constructed homes, from timelines to mortgages and inspections. Then, Rose Quint from the National Association of Home Builders shares what today’s home buyers seek in their new builds. Plus, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey discusses the latest trends in home styling, and we hear from Melissa herself on why she opts for brand-new homes. This week’s episode is sponsored by Opendoor: Serve your clients the simpler way.

Looking to make your home more romantic this Valentine’s Day? Home stager Tori Toth shares secrets on using the five senses to make your home more romantic before Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice plants discusses selecting the best rose. Design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey considers whether using the same color on your walls and floor is hot or not. Melissa also examines whether the old money aesthetic is a hot home trend. Then, REALTORS® Krista and Philip Becker talk about working together and how they make each other better real estate professionals. Finally, economist Nadia Evangelou with the National Association of REALTORS® discusses the latest metro pricing trends and where the real estate market is headed.

Is 2025 the year you invest in real estate? REALTOR® Bill Armstrong from Maryland explains how to navigate the current interest rates and what to think about when buying your first investment property. Bill also discusses donating land to create the Terra Firma Retreat Center, which will be a retreat facility for military veterans and their families who are learning to cope with life on the other side of trauma. Then, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares whether biophilic design or integrating nature into your home is hot or not. Finally, Evan Liddiard, the director of federal tax policy at the National Association of REALTORS®, explains 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges and how it can help real estate investors.

Curious what you need to know about the 2025 real estate landscape? REALTOR® Mabél Guzmán shares her top advice for buying and selling a home in 2025, from how to price your home to the importance of the condition of it. Then, Holden Lewis with NerdWallet discusses their 2025 Home Buyer report, which examines the challenges and opportunities home buyers face. Plus, NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun discusses the latest Pending Home Sales report. Weighing out the pros and cons between renting and buying? Danielle Hale with Realtor.com shares her insights as to why rental rates continue to drop. Then, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey weighs in on home tech, like auto-mowers and robo-vacuums, to let us know what’s hot and what is not.

Selling in 2025? You won’t want to miss this episode. REALTOR® Leslie Rouda Smith walks us through a successful home sale by explaining pricing strategies, the home's condition, and how to evaluate offers. Then, interior designer Julea Joseph explains how staging your home can make the buyers fall in love with the house. Curious how to increase the value of a home? Appraiser Beth Graham shares what appraisers look for and how to push that evaluation higher. And, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if waterfall countertops and woven cabinet fronts are hot or not.

Planning to buy a home in 2025? REALTOR® Shad Bogany from Houston, Texas walks us through the homebuying process, from the first consultation to making an offer that will be accepted. Then, Keith Gumbinger with HSH.com shares what to look for in a mortgage, how to qualify for a home loan and what mistakes to avoid. Plus, Rob Chrane with Down Payment Assistance explains why home buyers should explore down payment assistance programs regardless of their income and purchasing power. Also, home design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if shower rooms and high-contrast spaces are hot or not.

Owning a home is more than just having a roof over your head. NAR President Kevin Sears shares the ways homeownership can improve lives, from housing stability to building generational wealth. Then, REALTOR® Kerri Hartnett discusses how the definition of “home” has changed for her throughout the years. Plus, NAR’s Senior Economist Nadia Evangelou shares insights on the latest contract signing data. Looking to improve your credit score? Credit expert Gerri Detweiler explains how having a mortgage and paying it on time every month can help your credit score soar. Lastly, design expert Melissa Dittmann Tracey shares if brass fixtures or wallpaper are hot or not.