Send us a text Searching for a home in Sarasota, Charlotte, or Manatee counties? 🏠 Our latest podcast reveals how to navigate buyer-broker agreements and avoid costly mistakes. Learn why commissions are negotiable, how to choose a trusted agent, and why local expertise matters. Contact Slice of Florida for expert guidance or read more at sliceofflorida.com. Start your homebuying journey with confidence! #Homebuying #SarasotaRealEstate Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ ...
May 13, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Send us a text We all have to start somewhere right? Well starting as a Florida real estate professional requires that you pass a 63 hour course and then pass a state exam. What can you actually learn about helping others purchase and sell homes in 63 hours? Do you know how to market a listing? What negotiation skills have you been taught? What is your understanding of the different contracts, riders, disclosures, and addenda that could be needed. This candid conversation between a Broker and a ...
Apr 28, 2025•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Send us a text 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 issue. This short episode will help you to focus on the simplicity of getting the best house at the best price. After all, isn't that the goal? Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Pro...
Mar 22, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Send us a text Decoding Real Estate: Licenses vs. REALTOR® Membership – What Everyone Should Know Have 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 straight. Spoiler alert: there’s no such thing as a specific REALTOR® license. Even more surprising, only about 52% of licensed real estate agents and brokers in Florida are members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). This blog post will break do...
Mar 19, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Send us a text Find Lauren Kohl online @ https://www.sarasotaclosings.com/ CALL HER TODAY 941-365-1166 Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida Realty, LLC...
Jan 09, 2025•33 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Send us a text 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 4 Understand the contract types: Listen to Season 4, Episode 5 CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES Call (941) 894-9800 for more information Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (...
Aug 06, 2024•22 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text View the charts discussed in this episode here... https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/blog/home-sales-history-in-sarasota-for-the-past-10-yrs/ Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida Realty, LLC...
Jul 20, 2024•6 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text 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 encouraged to reach out to Slice Of Florida Realty with your questions. Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought t...
Jul 12, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text 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 dramatically improve your understanding and experiences going forward. Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you...
Jul 11, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text 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 episode. Professional representation has been available to all buyers for decades. It's been paid for by the listing brokerage and wrapped up in the cost of the home that a buyer was purchasing. That equates to the buyer actually paying for all of the c...
Jun 21, 2024•16 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text 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 representation, and stay informed about the evolving landscape of real estate practices. Subscribe now to stay updated on the latest developments! Visit the Real Estate Agent Man Podcast landing page https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/cp/podca...
Apr 07, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text 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 you ever seen staged homes that obviously had the personality of the stager/decorator all over it? Can that actually be counter productive to the sale of your property? What if a potential buyer or your listing agent need to move some of the furniture to...
Jan 07, 2024•14 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text View the full music video on... YouTube Rumble Written and Performed by: Steve Martin Smith With Jeff Lusk on Lead Guitar Copyright 2023 Verse 1 Sunblock on my face and hands The Back hurts when I get up or down That won’t stop me - from living my plans My brain thinks that I’m a younger man Chorus Yet I’m 60, I’d rather golf every day 60, and live the Florida way 60, I pay my HOA My neighbors hang out at my place, but My hot tub is my personal space oh yeah Verse 2 I’ve got a - f...
Oct 05, 2023•3 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text Jenn comes through again with an excellent real life example of someone using the PACE program. The Florida PACE program is often suggested as a way to get much needed home improvements. As with most things in life, you don't know what you don't know. Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of S...
Aug 26, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text IS IT WORTH GIVING UP 19% OF YOUR SALES PRICE? Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida Realty, LLC...
Aug 20, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text View the full property listing with photos HERE 2,167 sq ft under air on Claw Lake. Huge lania with garage increases the total square footage to 3,162 Call the Real Estate Agent Man @ (941) 894-9800 if you are interested in the property Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida...
Aug 13, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text Watch the full music video on YouTube and Rumble . Leaving In My Chevy By Steve Martin Smith Copyright 2023 (Parody of Leaving on a jet Plane, by John Denver) All my bags are packed, I'm happy to go It's time to leave this freaking cold And sing a tropical parody of this song My body’s achin’ from slippin on ice That feeling is not very nice I want sunshine on my shoulders all year long Chorus So kiss off if you’re mad at me - For leaving you in this misery Or join me now, but hey...
Apr 08, 2023•6 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text 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. The best way to find out if you qualify is to call Gulfside Mortgage at (941) 485-4222. Ask for The Moore Team and tell them Steve Martin sent you. Visit the Real Estate Agent Man Podcast landing page https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/cp/podcasts-and-...
Apr 06, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text 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 make NOW a great time to buy a home. Visit the Real Estate Agent Man Podcast landing page https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/cp/p... Fill out your Florida Real Estate Wish List at https://www.stevemartinhomes.com/cp/w... Find out why so many Floridians tru...
Jan 15, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Understanding Roof Leaks with Bonedry Roofing Auto transcribed for the hearing impaired. ( COMING SOON ) Watch on Rumble.com Watch on YouTube Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Part Two of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection. In this episode we address some things that can go seriously wrong in the inspection process and touch on new construction inspections. Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this ...
Sep 15, 2022•12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text Auto transcribed for the hearing impaired. Watch on Rumble.com Watch on YouTube Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Part Two of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection. In this episode we address some things that can go seriously wrong in the inspection process and touch on new construction inspections. Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this series. You may reach Brad at (941) 302-5541 Find out why so m...
Aug 31, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Referenced Podcast Episode with Marc Good "Cool Under Fire" from the STRAIGHT OUTTA COMBAT series. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7isaFBiL5efhaSCm01eARh Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida Realty, LLC...
Aug 06, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Coming Soon: Transcript for the hearing impaired Watch the video version of this podcast on RUMBLE on YouTube Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page 9 Bedroom, 8 bath, 2 Home - Waterfront Estate in Palm Harbor, Florida. Newly resurfaced heated pool and spa includes a brand new salt water system. Behind this gated private drive is a main house that includes 6 bedrooms and 5 baths. A guest house with 3 beds and 3 baths. The dock with an 11,000 pound boat lift, separate j...
Aug 06, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Transcript for the hearing impaired Watch the Video version of this podcast on RUMBLE on YouTube Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Part One of what to expect from your Florida Home Inspection. In this episode we address how building codes affect a home inspection. Licensed Florida Inspector Brad Moltrup from Pillar To Post Inspections is our guest for this series. You may reach Brad at (941) 302-5541 Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group w...
Aug 06, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Watch the original video podcast on rumble, youtube or vimeo Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page With rising interest rates, buyers need to get the best interest rate locked in for as long as possible. In this Real Estate Agent Man video podcast, Tony Moore and Steve Martin Smith discuss new and great options for buyers in today's Florida real estate market. Find out why so many Floridians trust Steve Martin Homes Group with their Slice of Florida. Award Winning, Sa...
May 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Watch the original video podcast on rumble , youtube or vimeo Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Owner of Slice Of Florida Realty, LLC...
May 28, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text What happens when you want $700,000 for the sale of your condo, but it's only worth $525,000 in the current market? What do you do? Well, that's going to be the topic of today's 'Real Life - Real Estate' story. To listen while reading the transcript - CLICK HERE Steve Martin Smith's Official Podcast Landing Page Contact the Real Estate Agent Man at (941) 894-9800 Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide...
Mar 03, 2022•9 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Watch the music video on YouTube HERE Finally - here it is. The entire song of Real Estate Agent Man. I wrote this my first year in real estate. However, not a soul has heard any of it, accept the chorus, until this month when I performed the acoustic version at a local Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. The response was so inspiring that I made time to create this recording in my home studio. Hopefully you'll find it enjoyable enough to share with others. Here are the lyrics and ch...
Feb 20, 2022•3 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Katrina hosts this special edition podcast as she interviews the owner of an amazing property that we have listed for sale in Panther Ridge, just outside of Lakewood Ranch Florida. It has almost 11,000 square feet of building space - that includes 2 houses, 2 garages with space for 10 cars that could also fit an RV, 7 bedrooms, 7 baths, large heated saltwater pool with spa, outdoor kitchen, private kayak-able pond, pickle ball courts, and many other amazing features. Check out the...
Feb 05, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Surprise! In the first half of 2021, Over 2500 homes went back on the market in Sarasota County alone. This is according to Stellar MLS . How is this happening in such a strong seller's market? Why is this important? What OTHER questions should you be asking? Check out the REAL ESTATE AGENT MAN on YouTube Learn More @ SliceOfFlorida.com Need a Real Estate Professional To Guide & Represent YOUR Best Interests ? Call (941) 894-9800 Brought to you by Steve Martin Smith, Broker/Ow...
Aug 29, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 2
