Pat and Andres open with quick music notes, a Spindrift check-in, and a sponsor shout before a Hot Find that touches on how AI could reshape everyday work. They move through the week’s headlines—Zillow vs Compass developments, insurance pressures tied to climate and credit, and a headline-grabbing Beverly Hills listing—then focus on the practical question sellers ask most: what to fix before listing. They break down where to put your money, what to skip, and how to think about ROI. Before the close, they answer a listener email with a straightforward, real-world take.

Hot Finds – [00:21:56]

• Pat’s pick: The Last Invention podcast, plus a look at using AI for an agent training course

• Andres didn’t bring a Hot Find this week—saving recommendations for true standouts

Rip From the Headlines – [00:25:00]

• Zillow vs Compass: judge greenlights discovery on Compass–Anywhere communications

• Insurance squeeze: climate risk and NFIP issues pushing costs and killing deals

• $195M Beverly Hills estate: 25 acres, ~53k sq ft, bowling alley, rotating disco floor, vineyard, creator-led promo angle

Main Topic – [00:45:33]

• Hook: The smartest fixes before you sell vs. what to skip

• Core take: Prioritize what shapes buyer perception first—curb appeal, paint, floors, clean staging

• ROI lens: Market conditions, severity of the issue, and lower-cost alternatives; some projects don’t “profit” but remove objections and protect price

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