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First Time Keys Podcast

First Time Keys Podcast

Written by: Adam McCallister
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Did you ever ask the question, how do I even get started buying a home? Your answer has been granted! Award winning Realtor, Adam McCallister is your host to guide you from browsing homes online all the way to your in-laws awkward glances at the paint choices you've made in new living roomAdam McCallister
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  • Episode 17: Inspections, Outlets & Oh Crap Moments
    Jul 26 2025

    You went under contract. 🎉 Now it’s time for the home inspection — the part where an inspector spends three hours poking around and hands you a 50-page report that makes you wonder if you just bought a fixer-upper or a money pit.

    In this episode of First Time Keys, Adam McCallister keeps it funny, real, and stress-free as he explains:
    ✅ When inspections actually happen (hint: NOT before you make an offer)
    ✅ What inspectors really check (and what they don’t)
    ✅ Why GFCIs show up on every report
    ✅ What’s a true dealbreaker vs. just “old house stuff”
    ✅ What to do when that massive report lands in your inbox

    Whether you’re buying your first home or just want to understand what that outlet button does — this episode will make you smarter (and calmer) about inspections.

    🎙️ Hosted by Realtor Adam McCallister
    📲 Follow, rate, and share with anyone about to face “The Report.”

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    35 mins
  • Episode 16: So You’re Using Zillow — Cool. Let’s Not Burn the Whole House Down.
    Jul 19 2025

    Still house-hunting on Zillow? Cool. Just don’t let it wreck your home buying plans.
    In this follow-up to our spicy Zillow takedown, we’re diving into how to actually use Zillow without falling for outdated listings, bait-and-switch contact buttons, or Zestimate delusions.

    You’ll learn:
    ✅ How to use Zillow the right way
    ❌ What NOT to trust (spoiler: those “Schedule a Tour” buttons are a trap)
    🏡 What to do instead if you’re serious about buying a home
    💥 Behind-the-scenes agent tea from real-world chaos

    Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a midnight house scroller, this episode is your survival guide to real estate’s favorite chaos app.

    📲 New episodes every week on the real home-buying process — no fluff, no fakery. Just funny, real, helpful advice from someone who actually knows the game.

    🎙 Hosted by: Adam McCallister

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    33 mins
  • Zillow Exposed: How to Use It Without Getting Played
    Jul 10 2025

    Zillow might be your go-to app for house hunting—but do you really know how it works behind the scenes?

    In this episode of First Time Keys, I break down what Zillow actually is (spoiler: it’s not a real estate company), how it makes money off your clicks, and why its “Contact Agent” button could be setting you up with the wrong person. I’ll also show you how to use Zillow smartly—without getting played or slowing down your buying journey.

    Whether you’re just starting to browse or ready to make moves, this is the episode every first-time homebuyer needs to hear.

    👀 Want help decoding a listing or Zestimate? DM me anytime.
    📩 Share this with a friend who’s deep in the Zillow scroll hole.
    🔔 New episodes drop weekly—subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

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    32 mins
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