In this episode, host Monica Wason, Broker/Owner of M² Realty Group, sits down with Steven Rodriguez, REALTOR® at M², to share the real story behind his very first transaction — helping Veteran sellers in Salinas, Monterey County successfully sell their home and purchase their replacement property in Salinas using their VA loan.

The conversation breaks down how a seller contingency was structured, the lessons learned along the way, and why persistence truly mattered — because for this Veteran family, third time’s a charm.

From navigating VA loan benefits in Salinas and throughout Monterey County, to ensuring the sale and purchase aligned smoothly, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how real estate is done right for those who served.

Keeping It Real Estate is hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group in Salinas, California. The show shares real transaction stories and honest conversations about what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”

Learn more: https://www.msquaredrg.com

A smooth real estate transaction in Monterey County nearly fell apart when inspections revealed the home’s well was completely dry.

In this first episode of Keeping It Real Estate, Salinas real estate broker Monica Wason of M² Realty Group shares a real behind-the-scenes transaction story that shows how unexpected inspection issues can derail even the cleanest deals. What began as a strong offer at asking price quickly turned into a high-stakes situation involving well experts, seller credits, and difficult buyer decisions.

Monica is joined by guest Eric Wason, an agent at M² Realty Group, who listens in and reacts as she walks through the deal step by step — breaking down the process the same way buyers and sellers wish they understood it in real time.

This episode covers:

• Why water and well issues can be major deal-breakers in real estate
• What home inspections can uncover late in the transaction
• How buyers and sellers negotiate unexpected problems
• Why experience matters when deals don’t go as planned

This episode is especially helpful for home buyers, first-time buyers, sellers, and veterans considering buying or selling real estate in Salinas, Monterey County, or across California’s Central Coast.

No fluff.
No filters.
Just the real story behind a deal that almost didn’t close.

Keeping It Real Estate is hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group in Salinas, California. The show shares real transaction stories and honest conversations about what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”

Learn more: https://www.msquaredrg.com