Pat, Andres, and a full stack of Hot Finds kick off Episode 31 with a chaotic mix of presidential trivia, Louis C.K., and Ricky Chilton. Then it’s headlines time—where a $1 billion lawsuit and an acquisition bombshell send ripples through the real estate world. All of that builds up to the real meat of the episode: how to talk commission with your real estate agent without blowing up the deal.

• Hot Finds – [00:08:42]
 – Andres recommends The Presidents
 – Pat recommends the maybe-funny-on-purpose Ricky Chilton.

• Rip From the Headlines – [00:24:02]
 – Jimmy Kimmel Lists His Mansion
 – Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate
 – Interest Rates Dip Slightly… But Will It Matter?
 – Zillow Sued for “Moerhl” Data Misuse

• Main Topic – [00:36:01]
🔍 What Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Commissions
Pat and Andres dive into a listener-inspired article and break down five strategies for negotiating real estate commissions like a pro. From proving you’re serious to understanding how much help you really need, they explore how trust, transparency, and a little common sense can save everyone time—and maybe some money.
Plus: why your agent might ghost you, and when shopping around is the smartest move you can make.

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Ricky Chilton on Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/tr/album/the-essential-ricky-chilton/1786883388