Educating Homebuyers.
Educating Homebuyers.
Podcast Description
Educating Homebuyers is your go-to podcast for real stories, expert tips, and honest advice about the homebuying journey. Hosted by Brady Haye, each episode features real estate pros, past clients, and local experts who break down what buyers actually need to know. Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading, or just curious about the market, this show helps you feel informed, educated, and confident every step of the way. NMLS #1450053
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The podcast covers key topics in homebuying such as market trends, secrets often overlooked by buyers, financing options, and ways to navigate the buying process. Examples of episodes include discussions on avoiding housing crashes, understanding new construction, and personal success stories from young real estate agents, all emphasizing practical advice and strategies for both first-time and seasoned homebuyers.
Educating Homebuyers is your go-to podcast for real stories, expert tips, and honest advice about the homebuying journey. Hosted by Brady Haye, each episode features real estate pros, past clients, and local experts who break down what buyers actually need to know. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, or just curious about the market, this show helps you feel informed, educated, and confident every step of the way. NMLS #1450053
Homebuyers finally have some leverage again.
This week, Brady sits down with Central Iowa Realtor Josh Baker to talk about how the housing market has shifted, why buyers have more negotiating power today, and what both buyers and sellers need to know in a more normalized market.
They discuss pricing, inspections, interest rates, when to start planning your move, and why waiting for the “perfect” market may not always make sense.
Josh also shares his journey from medical sales into real estate and how he built his business largely through relationships and referrals.
If buying or selling a home is somewhere in your future, this episode will help you better understand the opportunities available in today’s market.
00:00 Welcome to Educating Homebuyers
00:33 Meet Josh Baker
01:33 How Josh Got Into Real Estate
03:43 The Importance of Mentorship
05:05 Building a Referral-Based Business
09:15 What the 2026 Housing Market Looks Like
09:54 Homebuyers Are Back in the Driver’s Seat
11:53 How Sellers Should Approach Pricing
13:21 Should You Keep Waiting to Buy?
15:53 How Brady Got Into the Mortgage Business
19:26 Building the Key Mortgage Group Experience
21:14 Why Listing Agents Should Call the Lender
22:53 Josh’s Central Iowa Market
25:04 Where Is the Housing Market Headed?
25:56 Advice for Buyers 6–12 Months Out
27:11 How Early Should You Contact an Agent?
27:55 Preparing Your Home to Sell
28:54 Why Inspections Matter, Even on New Homes
30:39 How Agents and Lenders Can Stand Out
31:09 Being Available for Your Clients
35:05 Building a Business Without Chasing Leads
36:26 Golf Talk
38:17 Final Thoughts
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