Keep’n It Real-T Podcast

🎙️ 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 ...

🎙️ 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 r...

🎙️ 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 lea...

🎙️ 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...

🎙 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...

🎙️ 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...

🎧 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...

🎧 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...

🎧 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) ✨ Ou...

🎧 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 comm...

🎧 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: 📋 S...

🎙 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 h...

🎙 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 in...

🎙 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 b...

🎙 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, season...

🎙 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 g...