This week on Where the Road Gets Real, we’re introducing Between the Lines — a new show-within-the-show featuring regular conversations with local real estate expert Brayden Buxton. Every other week, we’ll be pulling back the curtain on current events, local knowledge, and what’s actually happening behind the scenes in real estate — the stuff most people don’t realize they should be asking about.In this first episode, we cruise through Idaho Falls, exploring downtown while having a real, unscripted conversation about how buyers and sellers find real estate agents today — and why that process matters more than ever.We break down:How major real estate websites really workHow and why your information gets sold as a “lead”What that means for the agent relationshipSmart questions to ask when interviewing a real estate agentHow to make sure your representation actually aligns with your goalsWhy trust, communication, and experience matter more than flashy adsWe also mix in local insight, personal stories, fishing talk, electric bikes, and the kind of side conversations that make real estate feel human instead of intimidating.If you’re buying a home, selling a home, relocating to Southeast Idaho, or just want to understand how real estate really works — this episode is for you.No scripts. No pressure. Just honest conversation, local perspective, and real guidance — between the lines.

Moving to Idaho? A Teen’s Fresh Perspective isn’t your typical real estate podcast episode—and that’s exactly the point.

This week on Where the Road Gets Real, a schedule change turned into something special. Instead of an industry expert in the passenger seat, I brought along my oldest son for an honest, unfiltered conversation while cruising through Idaho Falls, Idaho.

We talk about what life in Idaho really feels like from a teenager’s point of view. The good stuff—wide open spaces, freedom, community, outdoor adventures, and the slower pace that makes Idaho such a great place to grow up. But we also don’t skip the hard parts. We dive into the emotional side of moving as a kid—the friendships you leave behind, the uncertainty, the frustration, and how relocation impacts kids in ways adults don’t always see.

If you’re a family considering a move to Southeast Idaho, already relocated, or simply curious about what it’s like to raise kids here, this episode gives you a perspective that’s rarely talked about in real estate conversations. No scripts. No sales pitch. Just a real father-and-son conversation about change, growth, and finding your place.

This episode is for parents, families, and anyone moving to Idaho who wants to understand not just the market—but the human side of the move.

Welcome to real estate conversations that actually feel real.

Buckle up — because on this episode of Where the Road Gets Real, we’re cruising through Idaho Falls and getting honest about what real estate really looks like from the inside.

I’m behind the wheel, hosting the ride, and in the passenger seat this week is Brayden Buxton — a full-time Southeast Idaho realtor who’s been in the trenches with buyers and sellers, negotiating deals, navigating inspections, and solving problems most people never even realize pop up.

Together, we’re pulling apart one of the most misunderstood questions in real estate:
Do people really need a Realtor — and what happens if they don’t use one?

As we drive, we dig into the misconceptions that keep popping up everywhere — social media, coffee shop conversations, and sometimes even at closing tables:

• “Homes sell themselves in this market.”
• “I’ll save money if I don’t hire a Realtor.”
• “Negotiating is just asking for more or less.”
• “Listings always tell you what you need to know.”
• “Anyone can write a contract — it’s paperwork.”

And then we talk about what actually happens in the real world.

From the driver’s seat conversations include:
• Pricing strategy — why it’s part science, part psychology, and 100% make-or-break
• Negotiation — how relationships, timing, leverage, and experience shape the final number
• Funding + offers — what separates strong buyers from shaky ones long before closing day
• Inspections — where deals get messy, costly, and emotional
• Work ethic — the invisible hours most people never see but benefit from the most

We’re also getting real about the invisible job descriptions nobody talks about:
✔ Problem preventer
✔ Stress absorber
✔ Advocate and translator
✔ Deal doctor when something goes sideways
✔ Connector to lenders, inspectors, contractors, and more
✔ Guardrail when emotions or misinformation take over

No filters. No scripts. Just real talk while driving past the neighborhoods, new builds, and backroads where all this stuff actually happens.

Whether you’re:
🏡 Buying for the first time
📦 Selling and upgrading
📊 Debating whether agents are necessary
💡 Thinking about investing
🛠️ Curious about market shifts
💼 Or you’re an agent working on your craft…

This episode lays out why the right Realtor isn’t just helpful — they’re crucial.

Because behind every smooth transaction is a whole lot of experience solving the problems the public never realizes were even there.

If you’ve ever wondered what Realtors truly do — and why it matters more than Zillow scrolling and YouTube tutorials — hop in and take the ride with us.

Real talk. Real stories. Real estate, made simple.

Turn the key. Hit play.
Let’s get real.