Real(ty) Talk

About Real(ty) Talk

This isn't your average Real Estate podcast. We have dynamic and engaging interviews from some of the industry's best entrepreneurs, business people, real estate investors and more. We are here to tell ALL the real estate stories, the good, bad, and unbelievable.

Publisher

Real(ty) Talk

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Jun 2024

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

94 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   Why More Agents Are Leaving Big Brokerages for Faster Decisions

   Most agents ask about split first. That’s exactly where this conversation gets interesting. Suzanne gets put on the hot seat to answer the questions real estate professionals actually care about—lead costs, caps, junk fees, support at 9 p.m., and whether a brokerage can really make your life easier and your business bigger.This episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to make a move at the end of the year, when agents are rethinking their future and brokerages are recruiting hard. The conversation goes straight at the tradeoffs behind commission structures, why some brokerages charge for opportunities they create, and how Innovate thinks about value when it provides the lead, the systems, the marketing, and the follow-through.You'll discover: Why the split is not the real first question if you're evaluating a brokerage How lead source changes the economics, including the 50/50 split on brokerage-created opportunities What Zillow's 35% cut reveals about lead value and conversion Which fees are real, which are not, and what "junk fees" actually means here Why support, culture, and speed often matter more than a higher split Suzanne also breaks down how Innovate uses tech and media to save agents hours of work, from fast CMAs and listing presentations to on-the-spot social content and MLS integrations that turn into real time savings. Just as important, she explains why the brokerage believes agents should be able to grow beyond just producing more deals—whether that means building a team, investing, or taking a different path entirely.If you've ever wondered what actually makes one brokerage worth switching to, this conversation gives you the real criteria to look at. It's especially relevant for agents who feel stuck, unsupported, or curious about what a modern, high-support brokerage should really deliver.Perfect for agents thinking about a move, top producers weighing their next step, and anyone who wants a candid look at how a brokerage can be built around growth, support, and momentum.

2. 

   16 Oct 2026

   TikTok Taught a Generation How to Buy a House—and Got It Wrong

   TikTok has turned real estate into a myth factory, and much of what people think they know about buying, selling, and investing may be wrong. Suzanne Sini and Paul Hansen put popular housing advice to the test in a lively game of Fact or Cap .From the “20% down” rule and Zillow Zestimates to agent commissions, housing crash predictions, renting versus buying, and mortgage rate locks, this episode separates viral opinions from real estate realities. If you’re buying your first home, selling a property, investing, or trying to make sense of the housing market, get a clearer picture of what matters—and what might just be internet hype.In this episode, you’ll learn: Why many home buyers put down less than 20%, and how low-down-payment programs work Why a Zillow Zestimate is a starting point—not a definitive home valuation What changed after the NAR settlement and what buyers and sellers should know Why waiting for a housing market crash can be a risky strategy How to think about renting, cash offers, pricing, and mortgage rate locks Suzanne shares an agent’s perspective from the closing table, while Paul brings lender and market insight into financing, valuations, and helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions. Together, they challenge common real estate myths with practical examples, sharp takes, and surprising facts.Real estate decisions can have lasting financial consequences, so it pays to look beyond viral clips and blanket advice. Press play for a grounded conversation about home buying, selling, and investing in today’s market.

3. 

   2 Oct 2026

   The Ocean Is Taking the Coast Back

   A sinkhole in Malibu that's 30 feet deep and 60 feet wide, and it started as somebody's driveway. Six oceanfront homes in Laguna with their seawalls torn out. Beaches that dropped 15 to 20 feet overnight, uncovering old piers nobody's seen in decades. Southern California's coast looks genuinely different than it did two weeks ago. 🌊 This week Suzanne (CEO of Innovate Realty) and Paul "Fix It All" Hansen get into what Hurricane Marie did to the coast, and what a full El Niño winter could still bring. Does any of this actually hit home values? Paul makes the case that people will always want to live on the water, so the price holds, but the cost to build and protect a coastal home is about to change. The bigger story is insurance, where California is already in a tough spot, and this looks a lot like what played out in Florida. They also get into the risk nobody's talking about yet: months of hard rain hitting bare dirt lots in the Palisades and Eaton burn areas, and what that could mean. Plus a real investor lesson on never ripping a roof off before a storm, a clear breakdown of why your mortgage rate tracks the 10-year Treasury and not the Fed, and a quick celebration of Innovate's La Jolla grand opening. In this episode: The Malibu sinkhole and the Laguna seawalls How a seawall works and why Newport's "king tide" rule matters Will coastal home values actually drop? The insurance problem, and the Florida comparison El Niño, bare burn-scar lots, and landslide risk An investor's rule for roofs and rainy season Why mortgage rates follow the 10-year Treasury, not the Fed Innovate's La Jolla grand opening 🎧 New episodes weekly. Follow, leave a 5-star review, and send this to anyone who owns, loves, or dreams about a place on the SoCal coast. Realty Talk — real estate, investing, and the SoCal market. The good, the bad, and the unbelievable.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

687

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

84

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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