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Keep’n It Real-T PodcastEp.19 – How to Use AI to Automate & Scale Your Business🎙️ Episode 19 – How to Use AI to Automate & Scale Your Business | Keep’n It Real-T AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. 🤖 And if you’re not using it to run your business more efficiently… you might be falling behind. In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni welcome Michael Manos, AI Systems Architect and founder of Imaginatio.ai, to talk all things AI and automation for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already using tools like ChatGPT, this episode is packed with practical insights, real-world applications, and tips to automate, scal...2025-07-2925 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastEp.18– House Hacking: Live Free & Build Wealth | Keep’n It Real-T🎙️ Episode 18– House Hacking: Live Free & Build Wealth
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, Martha & Natalia chat with Alberto Nikodimov, a house hacking pro, about how you can live for free and build wealth through smart real estate moves.
Learn:
✅ What house hacking is & how it works
✅ Best property types to look for
✅ Using FHA or first-time buyer programs
✅ How to scale from your first to your fifth investment
✅ Pros, cons & biggest mistakes to avoid
Plus, Alberto shares his personal journey, tips for managing tenants, and wraps it up with a fun ra...2025-07-2227 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastEp. 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T🎙️ Episode 17 – Home Inspections 101: What Every Buyer Needs to Know | Keep’n It Real-T
Thinking about skipping the home inspection? Think again! 🏡
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni sit down with Phillip Jorge of House Doctors Home Inspections to break down everything you need to know about home inspections before buying or selling a home.
From explaining what inspectors look for, to the different types of inspections, and the top red flags buyers should watch for, this episode will leave you informed and prepared for your next real esta...2025-07-1528 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeepn’ It Real-T EP 16 | Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent — Who Does What?!
🎙️ Episode 16: Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent — Who Does What?!
Ever wondered what the real difference is between a buyer’s agent and a listing agent? Or why a seller pays the buyer’s agent’s commission? In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re breaking it ALL down for you!
Your favorite hosts, Martha & Natalia, unpack:
The responsibilities of both buyer’s agents and listing agents
How they work together to close the deal
Why commissions are structured the way they are
What’s changing in the...2025-07-0812 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 15 | Buy it and Fix it (Rehab Loan)🎙️ Episode 15: FHA Construction Loans – Buy it and Fix it!
Welcome back to Keep’n It Real-T! In this episode, your hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined once again by mortgage expert Heidi Lambordi from Pioneer Mortgage.
Last time, Heidi gave us the inside scoop on the Hometown Heroes program—this time, she’s back to break down the FHA Construction Loan, a powerful tool that lets buyers purchase a home AND finance renovations all under one FHA loan. 💰🔨
We cover:
What the FHA Construction Loan is and how it works
Who...2025-07-0128 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 14| The Real Deal with Open Houses🎙️ Episode 14 – The Real Deal with Open Houses | Keep’n It Real-T
Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at an open house? 🏡✨
In this episode, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are spilling all the Real-T on what it takes to host a successful open house—from prep to promotion to the wild things that can happen when the doors open!
Whether you're a seller wondering if you should host one, a new agent trying to learn the ropes, or just curious about what we really do out here—this episode is for YOU.
We...2025-06-2415 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 13 | Hometown Heroes Program (Down payment Assistance)
🎙️ Episode 13 – Hometown Heroes Program is BACK! | Keep’n It Real-T
Ready to buy a home with little to NO money down? 👀 You need to hear this!
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, hosts Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni are joined by special guest Heidi Lombardi, Branch Manager and Mortgage Loan Originator with Pioneer Mortgage, to break down the newly relaunched Hometown Heroes Program—expected to roll out July 1, 2025!
This game-changing loan program is designed to help first-time homebuyers achieve homeownership with up to $35,000 in down payment assistance.
In this episode...2025-06-1726 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 12 | Comprador Por Primera Vez- En Español para nuestra comunidad Latina🎙 Episodio 12: Spanglish Special – ¡Sí Se Puede! Comprar Sin Miedo 🏡
En este episodio especial de Keep’n It Real-T, lo hacemos Spanglish-style 🎉 porque queremos hablar directamente con nuestra comunidad Latina. Si alguna vez has pensado que no puedes comprar casa porque no tienes suficiente dinero ahorrado, no entiendes el proceso o simplemente tienes miedo... ¡ESTE episodio es para ti!
Las anfitrionas Martha Smith y Natalia Pierantoni comparten toda la información esencial para que puedas comprar tu casa sin miedo:
✅ Qué necesitas para empezar
✅ Qué documentos piden los prestamistas
✅ Qué...2025-06-1210 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 11 | GTE Financial- Down Payment Assistance, Grants & More🎙️ Episode 11: Down Payment Assistance – with Nancy Booi from GTE Financial
If you’ve ever wondered how buyers come up with the money for a down payment—or if you're a hopeful homebuyer thinking “I don’t have enough saved”—this episode is for YOU!
We’re sitting down with Nancy Booi, Mortgage Loan Executive at GTE Financial, to break down the truth about down payment assistance, grants, and other special loan programs that can make homeownership more accessible than you think.
✨ GTE Financial isn’t just any credit union—it’s the official credit union of the Tampa Bay...2025-06-0313 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 10 | New Construction, Everything You Need to Know🎧 Episode 10: New Construction – Everything You Need to Know 🏡
Thinking about buying a new construction home? Don’t do it without hearing the REAL-T first!
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re diving into all things new construction—the good, the bad, and the blueprints you wish someone told you about. From builder warranties to hidden costs, production vs. custom builders, and how to protect yourself throughout the process—we’re breaking it ALL down.
Whether you're a first-time buyer, a seasoned homeowner, or just curious about what it’s like to build from scratch...2025-05-2716 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep'n It Real-T EP 9 | Exp Realty ft. Lisa Colon🎧 Episode 9: Let’s Talk eXp Realty – with Lisa Colon
What’s it really like to work at eXp Realty? We’re breaking it ALL down!
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re joined by the amazing Lisa Colon—an ICON agent, former team leader, and someone who’s had a major impact on our real estate journey. We dive deep into what makes eXp Realty stand out, how the revenue share model works, and what kind of agents thrive in this growing cloud-based brokerage.
Whether you're thinking of making a switch, want to understand...2025-05-2015 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 8 | Q&A with Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni🎧 Episode 8: You Asked, We Spilled the Real-T! | Q&A with Martha & Natalia
You asked... and we definitely spilled. In this juicy Q&A episode, your favorite real estate duo, Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni, get real about everything—from our real estate journeys to behind-the-scenes tea you didn’t even know you needed! ☕️🔥
💼 In this episode, we cover:
✨ How we got into real estate (and what we did before)
✨ Our biggest challenges, wins & wildest commission checks
✨ What brokerages we're with and if we mentor new agents
✨ Honest takes on Airbnb, commission structures & staying motivated
✨ H...2025-05-1315 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 7 | Commercial Real Estate with The Commercial Cowboy, Yae Colon🎧 Episode 7: Commercial Real Estate with The Commercial Cowboy, Yae Colon
Welcome to the Wild West of Commercial Real Estate!
In this episode of Keep’n It Real-T, we’re joined by none other than Yae Colon, a.k.a. The Commercial Cowboy! From land to industrial space, Yae knows the ins and outs of commercial deals—and he’s here to spill the REAL-T on everything you need to know if you're thinking about leasing or investing in commercial property.
🤠 We talk cowboy hats, commercial loans, lease structures, negotiation tips, and everything...2025-05-0620 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 6 | So, You Want To Be A Real Estate Agent🎧 Episode 6: So, You Want To Be a Real Estate Agent? Buckle Up, Buttercup!
Hosts: Martha Smith & Natalia Pierantoni
Ever wondered what it really takes to become a real estate agent? Spoiler alert: it’s more than passing a test and selling sunset views. In this episode, Martha and Natalia break down the real cost, real steps, and real hustle behind getting licensed and launching a successful real estate career.
We cover:
📋 Step-by-step guide to getting licensed in Florida
💵 What it actually costs to become an agent (hint: it’s not just the course)
🏡...2025-04-2911 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 5 | Credit Repair with Saile (Gigi) Alvarez🎙 Keep’n It Real-T – Episode 5: “Fix Your Credit” Credit Repair with
Guest: Saile Alvarez (aka Gigi) – Credit Repair Specialist
Your credit score can make or break your dreams of homeownership—and in this episode, we’re breaking it ALL down!
Martha and Natalia are joined by the incredible Saile Alvarez, known to many as Gigi, a credit repair expert who's helped countless people take control of their credit and buy their first home. 💪🏡
We cover:
✅ What really affects your credit score
✅ Common myths about credit
✅ How to recover from late payments, collections, an...2025-04-2209 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 4 | Story Time🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 4: Story Time - Plumbing Gone Wrong & Not all Sellers want to Sell
In this episode of Keep'n It Real-T, Martha drops a real estate story so wild, you’ll swear it’s fiction. A cute $250K Tampa home turns into a full-blown construction site, complete with $25,000 in plumbing issues, busted pipes, and even an attempted AC theft 😳. Followed by Natalia's short story about her sellers that had no intention of ever selling.
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📍 S...2025-04-1511 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 3 | Know this before you sell🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 3: Know this before you sell: How to Sell Your Home Faster & for More Money
Thinking about selling your home? 🏡 Don’t list it until you watch this! In this episode, Tampa Bay Realtors Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni spill the REAL tea on what it actually takes to sell your home quickly—and for top dollar.
Whether you're preparing to sell now or just starting to think about it, this episode breaks down:
✔ The 4 things every seller should do BEFORE listing
✔ How to price your home to attract offers without leaving...2025-04-0815 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 1 - Meet your Hosts🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts | Real Estate, Real Talk, Real Fun
Welcome to the very first episode of Keepin’ It Real-T! We’re your hosts, Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni, two Tampa Bay real estate pros who are here to keep it raw, real, and unfiltered.
In this episode, we’re sharing who we are, why we started this podcast, and what you can expect from us each week. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seasoned seller, fellow agent, or just here for the laughs, you’re in the right place.
We talk:
🏡 H...2025-04-0206 minKeep’n It Real-T PodcastKeep’n It Real-T EP 2- First-Time Home buyers🎙 Keep'n It Real-T – Episode 2: First-Time Home buyer Survival Guide
Thinking about buying your first home? Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Don’t worry—we’ve got you! 🙌
In this episode, Tampa Bay Realtors Martha Smith and Natalia Pierantoni walk you through EVERYTHING first-time buyers need to know—without the fluff. From the biggest mistakes to avoid to red flags, hidden costs, and home buying myths, we’re giving you the real tea on how to buy smart and stress-free.
📌 What we cover in this episode:
✔ Are you actually ready to buy? (3 key ques...2025-04-0211 min