Pat and Andres are back—and this week kicks off with a travel story about Pat’s recent trip to Marquette, where a scenic drive turns into an unexpected run-in with border patrol. From there, the guys dive into some wild headlines and one of the most misunderstood real estate questions: Is it weird to bring an agent a deal after you’ve already found the house?

RIP from the Headlines – [00:12:13]
📰 National Trends, FTC Lawsuits & “Expectation Bucks”
• The best week of the year to buy a home might be here
• Zillow and Redfin face pressure from the FTC
• Andres coins a new term for buyers chasing emotions over value

Main Topic – [00:30:44]
🏠 Off-Market Deals: Can Agents Still Help?
• Andres poses a tough one: If you’ve found a property, but no agent’s involved—should you bring one in?
• Pat walks through the risks, benefits, and paperwork involved (including agency disclosures)
• A frank discussion on loyalty, commissions, and what agents actually owe you when a deal starts elsewhere

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