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Hustle Humbly Podcast

181: How Do You Buy a House? A Guide for Consumers

Hustle Humbly Podcast

Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell

Business, Entrepreneurship

4.9916 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2023

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

If you've ever asked yourself, "How do you buy a house?"—this episode is your complete guide.

We're walking you step-by-step through the entire home buying process—from choosing your agent to getting the keys at closing. Whether you're a first-time buyer or just need a refresher, this episode breaks everything down in a simple, no-fluff way.

And REALTORS®—this is the episode you've been waiting for. Save it, share it, and send it to every buyer you work with.

Because when your clients understand the process, everything goes smoother.

We're covering it all, including:

-Why choosing the right buyer's agent matters  
-How to get pre-approved and understand your budget  
-The biggest mistakes buyers make (like clicking "schedule a showing" online 👀)  
-The essential "buyer rules" to protect yourself  
-What happens during showings and how to evaluate a home  
-How to make a strong offer (without losing the house)  
-What comps are and how they guide pricing  
-The negotiation process and what NOT to do  
-What happens during inspections and how to handle repairs  
-Appraisals, title work, and what they mean for your deal  
-How to prepare for closing day  
-What to do after you get the keys  

One of the biggest takeaways? Buying a home isn't just about finding the right house—it's about having the right guide through the process.

And remember: your agent doesn't get paid unless you close. Choose wisely, trust their advice, and let them do their job.

Resources & Links:

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-Leave a review: http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly  
-Submit topic ideas: team@hustlehumblypodcast.com  

Music:  
Straight A's by Connor Price  
The Good Life by Summer Kennedy  
Be The One by Matrika  

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Community over competition. 💛  

Transcript

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0:00.0

Can we please go see a house now?

0:03.2

No.

0:07.5

If you're browsing online, don't ever click here to schedule an appointment.

0:12.8

No.

0:15.0

Yeah, and you as a buyer, maybe don't want to do with that.

0:17.5

You just say, I already have an agent.

0:19.3

Yeah, it's Katie.

0:20.4

Yeah.

0:26.9

Oh, great. Wonderful. I don't want to do it with that. You just say, I already have an agent. Yeah, it's Katie. Yeah. Oh, great. Wonderful. That's so wonderful. I don't like you. I don't want you to buy my house.

0:34.9

Don't make your very good agent go and buy $15,000 worth of online leads. Tell your friends.

0:38.0

Hi, y'all. Welcome to Hustle Humbly.

0:41.9

It's Alyssa and Katie, and we are two top-producing realtors in the Baton Rouge market.

0:45.5

We work for two different companies where we should be competitors, but we have chosen community over competition.

0:47.1

The goal of our podcast is to encourage you to find your own way in business.

0:50.8

So stop comparing yourself and start embracing your strengths.

0:54.6

Hi, Alyssa. Hey, Katie. How are you doing today? It's episode 181. Okay. How do you buy a house?

1:04.4

And this is going to be a really fun episode. No. Because we're not necessarily talking to the realtors out there.

1:11.0

So I did think what we should start with is our normal audience is realtors.

1:15.9

Our hopes and dreams for this episode are that they will demystify some of the home buying

1:21.3

process for consumers.

1:23.0

Yeah.

1:23.2

Okay?

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