What does the real estate process look like through the eyes of someone actively buying and selling right now?

In this episode of Consumed, Lance Pendleton sits down with Mike Weiner, a technology sales executive who is currently navigating both sides of the real estate transaction (selling his home while purchasing another). From commuting challenges and family life to navigating listings, portals, and agent relationships, Mike shares his unfiltered perspective as a consumer in today's market.

The conversation dives into how buyers actually search for homes, why portals like Zillow and Redfin feel more intuitive than MLS systems, and where agents can create a better experience for modern consumers. Mike also shares candid thoughts on private listings, how agents stay competitive, and what surprised him most about real estate commissions and negotiation.

If you want to better understand what consumers expect today, and where the industry still has room to evolve, this episode offers honest insight from someone living the process in real time.

This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.