Real Estate Agent Man - Florida Real Estate Knowledge For Buyers & Sellers
Welcome to Real Estate Agent Man, your go-to podcast for Florida real estate insights, hosted by Steve Martin Smith, an award-winning licensed Florida Real Estate Broker with Slice of Florida Realty in Sarasota County. With over $125 million in local sales and ranking among the top 1% of real estate professionals in Sarasota, Charlotte, and Manatee counties, Steve shares practical tips and market updates to empower buyers, sellers, homeowners, and renters.
Downloaded in over 1,000 cities across 75 countries, this podcast delivers fun, informative episodes to prepare you for your next real estate adventure. From navigating buyer-broker agreements to understanding market trends and mastering the art of making an offer, Steve’s insights draw from decades of experience and a passion for turning property dreams into reality. Based in Venice, Florida, since moving from Detroit in 1983, Steve and his wife Katrina, the “house whisperer,” bring a client-first approach, offering flexible commission packages and expertise in sales, staging, and new construction.
Tune in for bite-sized wisdom, like how to avoid costly mistakes or transform a neglected property, as heard in episodes like “From Rats to Radiant.” Get more quick tips on YouTube Shorts, the Slice of Florida Realty Facebook page, or at SliceOfFlorida.com. Ready to buy, sell, or invest? Call Slice of Florida Realty at (941) 894-9800
Episodes
43 episodes
WARNING: Your Florida Agent May Not Actually Represent You
Most people sign a Florida real estate form and assume they just hired someone who will fight for them like a fiduciary. That assumption can be expensive. Florida is different, and the default relationship in many transactions is “transaction b...
How Decoupled Commissions Are Saving Florida Homeowners Thousands in 2026 (Real Stories from Sarasota County)
In the second full year after the landmark NAR settlement, Florida’s real estate market hasn’t collapsed — it’s evolved into something far more transparent and buyer- and seller-friendly.Host Steve Martin Smith shares eye-opening field n...
Florida Buyer Agent Scams: Red Flags for Florida Homebuyers
Inspired by this SliceOfFlorida.com Blog PostPodcast: Real Estate Agent ManEpisode Description:Expl...
Florida Inspection Bluff vs. Backup Offers
Inspired by this SliceOfFlorida.com Blog PostEpisode OverviewIn this episode of the Real Estate Agent Man ...
How To Tame the Buyer Agreement Madness
Read the BLOG POST that was inspired by this episodeNavigating Buyer Broker Agreements Episode Ov...
What does a new agent learn from the Florida Real Estate Licensing course?
Episode OverviewIn this episode, host Steve Martin Smith, joined by attorney Lauren Cole and his wife Katrina, tackles the complexities and confusion surrounding buyer broker agreements in Florida real estate. They discuss recent ...
Seven Simple Steps To Making An Offer
The cost of a buyer's professional real estate representative has always been paid by the buyer. Never the seller. If you think I'm wrong, this episode should prove my point . Buyers and their agents are hurting the buyer by making this an issu...
Decoding Real Estate - To NAR or Not to NAR
Decoding Real Estate: Licenses vs. REALTOR® Membership – What Everyone Should KnowHave you ever heard someone mention a "REALTOR® license"? If so, you’re not alone! It’s a common misconception, and it’s time to set the record stra...
5 Top Questions Buyers NOW Need To Ask
The Department Of Justice ( DOJ ) changes are taking effect. If you ever plan to buy or sell a home, you need this information. Understand representation options: Listen to Season 4, Episode 4Understand the contract types: Lis...
Sarasota County Market Update - Closed sales for the past 10 years
View the charts discussed in this episode here...https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/blog/home-sales-history-in-sara...
Don't sign a contract to sell or purchase before you hear this episode.
The contract you sign can affect your outcome in ways you are not likely aware of. Today's episode provides coaching for both sellers and buyers regarding this critical part of every home sale and purchase. As always, you are ...
Understand the strange representation options before you begin your next Florida real estate transaction.
Steve & Nicole shed much needed light on the mind boggling topic of real estate representation in Florida.This is a crash course on one of the MOST IMPORTANT topics in Florida Real Estate. This 25 minute podcast will dramatica...
How Veterans can still have 100% of their buyer's agent fees covered
The 2024 national lawsuit against the real estate industry is resulting in the removal of a long standing benefit to our American Military Veterans. We find that appalling and discuss our immediate solution to this travesty in this episo...
The Truth About Real Estate Commission Changes in 2024
Join Steve Martin Smith and Tony Moore as they discuss the proposed changes in real estate commission structures and the impact on buyers and sellers. Discover why full disclosure is crucial in real estate transactions, understand the value of ...
Important Thoughts About Home Staging That Could Save You Money.
In this first episode of 2024, Steve Martin & Katrina Smith discuss some pros and cons of home staging options.Real Estate professionals everywhere agree on the value of depersonalizing your property prior to listing it. Have...
Pros and Cons of the Florida PACE program for buying windows, roofs, and air conditioners
Jenn comes through again with an excellent real life example of someone using the PACE program. The
Understanding an Investor's Offer and Your Options. When Should You Sell to an Investor?
IS IT WORTH GIVING UP 19% OF YOUR SALES PRICE?
SOLD: Previous Listing Podcast: LakeFront in Venice Florida. 1731 S Gondola Ct conversation with the seller
View the full property listing with photos HERE2,167 sq ft under air on Claw Lake.Huge lania with garage increases the total square foot...
Helping you focus on moving to Florida - Steve's parody of "Leaving On A Jet Plane"
Watch the full music video on YouTube and Rumble.Leaving In My Chevy
Real Down Payment Assistance & why NOW is a good time to purchase a home in Florida
Top Selling Sarasota Florida RE/MAX Agent, Steve Martin, and Tony Moore from Gulfside Mortgage Services, discuss REAL opportunities for down payment assistance. Not only for low income buyers, but many higher income purchases as well. Th...
Sarasota Florida Real Estate and Mortgage Market Changes 1/10/2023 - don't miss this opportunity
Steve Martin Smith & Tony Moore talk about the current real estate market in the greater Sarasota County Florida area, along with home mortgage options that you and your loved ones do not want to miss out on. Options that help ...
Understanding Roof Leaks with Bonedry Roofing
Understanding Roof Leaks with Bonedry RoofingAuto transcribed for the hearing impaired. ( COMING SOON )Watch on Rumble.comWatch on <...
Understanding Florida Home Inspections Part 2
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