Some renovations sell homes faster. Others just burn money.

This conversation is about knowing the difference.

Keith Raynor breaks down what actually moves the needle when preparing a home for sale—from curb appeal and trim work to lighting, neutral palettes, and strategic updates that reduce days on market. It’s a practical, boots-on-the-ground look at ROI, timing, and why “doing less, smarter” often wins.

Key Discussion Points

00:00 – First impressions and why they sell homes

01:26 – The upgrades sellers get wrong

02:11 – Exterior improvements vs. kitchens & baths

03:05 – Doors, curb appeal, and buyer psychology

04:26 – Value = price and time on market

05:22 – How today’s market changed buyer behavior

06:16 – Competing listings and standing out

06:51 – Real renovation case study

07:52 – Why neutral always wins

08:29 – Creating a clean slate for buyers

09:27 – Low-cost, high-impact updates

10:33 – Trim, paint, and overlooked details

11:41 – Lighting mistakes that hurt showings

12:41 – Making kitchens feel right

13:37 – Revive vs. Refresh vs. Full renovation

14:39 – Simple updates that move the needle

15:18 – Why footprint changes don’t pay

16:43 – When to renovate before listing

17:15 – The “roof to road” assessment

18:46 – Getting ahead of inspections

19:15 – Reducing buyer hesitation

20:20 – Relief for sellers and buyers

21:12 – Post-sale follow-ups and trust

22:14 – Keith’s path from property management

23:27 – Leaving corporate life

24:02 – Business ownership and balance

25:13 – Growing up in construction

26:53 – Craft, pride, and family roots

28:18 – Work ethic and mentorship

31:27 – Coaching, kids, and priorities

33:23 – Time management as a founder

35:11 – Scaling without sacrificing quality

36:49 – Vendors, pricing, and consistency

38:23 – Insurance and risk protection

41:38 – Renovating without selling

42:14 – Living vs. listing renovations

43:33 – Avoiding decision overload

44:49 – Simplifying stressful transitions

45:40 – Creative and custom projects

47:11 – How to connect

48:00 – Closing thoughts on value and trust

As a homeowner, agent, or investor trying to decide what’s worth fixing (and what’s not), this one will change how you think about prep work.

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Handling a loved one’s estate isn’t just paperwork—it’s emotions, relationships, timing, and sometimes, family drama. Estate attorney Haley Rohrbaugh joins me to break down the REAL challenges families face, the mistakes that quietly cost thousands, and the simple planning steps that save families years of stress.

Haley brings 20+ years of experience in estate law, bankruptcy, and mediation—and she doesn’t sugarcoat what actually happens inside families when someone passes.

Key Discussion Points

• 00:00 – Why families struggle with estate administration
• 01:52 – The #1 source of estate drama (and how to prevent it)
• 03:34 – Why executors fight over the role — even when it’s a ton of work
• 05:18 – When Medicaid wipes out an estate
• 06:38 – What smart pre-planning actually looks like
• 07:11 – The “nervous gift” approach to avoid disputes
• 08:06 – Why working with an attorney early saves money
• 09:21 – What happens when family takes items too soon
• 11:40 – Sentimental items vs. taxable assets
• 13:06 – What REALLY needs to be valued in an estate
• 14:13 – When multiple family members want the same property
• 15:17 – How LLCs help families keep properties together
• 16:35 – Estate attorneys as mediators
• 17:21 – Haley’s path from Carrabba’s to estate law
• 19:19 – Growing up between PA and Florida
• 21:27 – How she met her husband through law
• 23:01 – Life as a working mom balancing a demanding legal career
• 26:38 – How we originally connected
• 29:10 – Haley’s top tips for avoiding costly mistakes
• 30:04 – Why every adult needs a power of attorney
• 32:01 – Why 18-year-olds should have basic estate documents
• 33:56 – Make pre-planning fun: the “jewelry party” method
• 36:02 – Why she once drafted a Viking funeral into a will
• 37:14 – Hiring professionals vs. family DIY
• 38:43 – Estate planning events & resources
• 41:48 – How to get started with Haley
• 43:22 – How often to update your documents

If you’ve ever wondered when to start planning, how to avoid family conflict, or what really matters in an estate, this conversation will be eye-opening.

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Today’s conversation with Shanna Terroso pulls back the curtain on the scams quietly sweeping the real estate world—from vacant-land fraud to identity spoofing to rental listings that never existed in the first place. If you've ever thought “that could never happen to me”, this episode will make you rethink your safety checklist.

Shanna shares two decades of frontline experience, practical protections every homeowner should activate immediately, and the surprising tactics scammers are using to trick even seasoned professionals. She also delves into the community-driven work her association is undertaking—and why something as simple as helping someone obtain an ID can alter the entire trajectory of their life.

Key Discussion Points

• 00:00 — Why property fraud is surging and what homeowners aren’t being told
• 01:26 — The rise of vacant-land scams and the “perfect seller” illusion
• 02:55 — Fake passports, fake IDs, and digital paperwork traps
• 03:23 — Why refusal to meet on video is a massive red flag
• 05:08 — The Connecticut case that still shocks industry veterans
• 07:11 — Why title companies now need three weeks
• 08:02 — The hidden safety app realtors should be using
• 09:48 — When your gut says no—and why you should listen
• 11:30 — Protecting your property with free county notification alerts
• 13:45 — How families can safeguard elderly or out-of-state property owners
• 14:40 — When scammers target estates and deceased individuals
• 15:35 — Why “too good to be true” is still undefeated
• 16:24 — What near-homeless outreach looks like behind the scenes
• 18:03 — Removing identification barriers and changing lives
• 19:32 — Shanna’s path into real estate leadership
• 21:53 — Volleyball coincidences and meeting her future husband
• 22:40 — Parenting, sports, and raising future leaders
• 23:54 — What the family does when they’re not at sports
• 25:34 — How to donate or get involved in community events
• 26:54 — The rental-listing scam catching tenants off guard
• 28:57 — Why “too cheap to be true” rental prices are a giant trap
• 29:22 — The new digital-currency scam targeting realtors
• 31:34 — Final advice: vigilance, intuition, and protecting your future
• 32:00 — Closing reminders + how to keep your assets safe

Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, real estate pro, or simply someone with property in the family, this episode arms you with clarity, vigilance, and a few clever prevention moves.

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