Real Estate / Real Talk Podcast

Real Estate / Real Talk Podcast
Podcast Description
Hosted by Realtor and coach Skyleigh McCallum, the Real Estate / Real Talk podcast offers a candid look into the Canadian real estate world. Drawing from her 10 years of experience, Skyleigh shares practical coaching tips and honest stories for new and seasoned agents alike. The podcast also features a diverse range of guests, from lawyers to home inspectors and local business owners, providing listeners with insights, inspiration, and community connections.
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The podcast focuses on important topics in the real estate industry such as career development, sales strategies, and community engagement. Examples include practical coaching tips for new agents, discussions on overcoming the high failure rates in real estate, and exploring local market trends, with episodes aimed at both new and seasoned professionals.

Hosted by Realtor and coach Skyleigh McCallum, the Real Estate / Real Talk podcast offers a candid look into the Canadian real estate world. Drawing from her 10 years of experience, Skyleigh shares practical coaching tips and honest stories for new and seasoned agents alike. The podcast also features a diverse range of guests, from lawyers to home inspectors and local business owners, providing listeners with insights, inspiration, and community connections.
🚀 In this episode of Welcome to Real Estate, Real Talk, host Skyleigh McCallum sits down with David Fairbairn, a veteran home inspector and owner of Fairbairn Home and Building Inspections. David shares insights on red flags to look for during initial walkthroughs and the importance of ongoing training for inspectors. This podcast is a must-listen for both buyers and sellers, providing unfiltered industry insights and practical advice.
🎧 Hosted by: Skyleigh McCallum
👤 Guest: 🏡 David Fairbairn
David Fairbairn is a first-call Home Inspector in the Greater Vancouver area, and owner of Fairbairn Home and Building Inspections. He and his team have been protecting homeowners from expensive surprises since 2012. David holds a power engineering license, commercial building inspection license, and is an instructor at Ashton College teaching new inspectors the trade. David has been featured on multiple podcasts, and has contributed to Global TV News, 24 News, and the Vancouver Sun.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How the inspection industry has evolved alongside market shifts
✔️ The most common inspection issues that derail deals
✔️ Why agents should treat inspectors as partners, not obstacles
✔️ How buyers and sellers can prepare for smoother inspections
✔️ The future of inspections in a fast-changing real estate landscape
🎵 Whether you're a buyer, seller, or real estate professional, this episode will give you the tools to approach inspections with confidence.
💼 Connect with David Fairbairn:
🌐 Website → https://vancouverinspections.com/
📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/davidthehomeinspector
🎧 Follow Skyleigh McCallum:
🌐 Website →https://skyleighmccallum.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/foreverkamloops
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyleigh-mccallum-7b07601a3/
⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate –https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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