Episode 14: Open House Deal, Rude Agents, and a Sandal-Wearing Stranger (Yr 3 with Tina Sarabia) by Punch Your Agent

This week, Daniel and Mike break down the current real estate market, what’s shifting, and what agents are seeing on the ground — including the kind of week where police helicopters and snipers show up near a showing. Real estate is wild, y’all.

Then Mike shares how he landed a new client… because she found a dead body while walking her dog and decided it was time to move. That’s one way to start a transaction.

From there, the episode flips into New Buyer Bootcamp, where Mike plays the role of a first-time buyer asking smart, real-world questions — and Daniel answers with the kind of insight only a seasoned agent can deliver.

To wrap it all up, the guys react to another batch of unhinged real estate photos that should’ve never made it online.

It’s market insight, buyer education, and crime scene chaos — all in one episode.

It’s Friday the 13th, and the insurance world is feeling cursed.

This week, we sit down with Dan Gutschewski, owner of DGIA Insurance, to unpack the wildest, weirdest, and most unbelievable corners of the industry — from freak accident claims to Houston flood chaos to the kind of wreck photos that make you question humanity’s decision‑making skills.

Dan breaks down the biggest misconceptions people have about insurance, why some homeowners accidentally sabotage their own coverage, and what really happens behind the scenes when disaster strikes.

And yes… we confront the rumor head‑on:

Did Dan actually try to sell his wife insurance just to get a date with her?

He tells the story, and it’s even better than you think.

If you’ve ever wondered how unlucky a day can get — or how insurance agents keep a straight face through it — this Friday‑the‑13th special is your new favorite episode.

Houston broker Angel Fultz joins us for an episode packed with market insight, city energy, and the kind of real estate chaos we live for. We kick things off with the recent headline about 208 bodies discovered in Houston waterways — not in a graphic way, but in a real conversation about agent safety and what it means to work in a city that’s always in the news.

From there, Angel breaks down the current housing market, what she’s seeing in real time, and where she thinks things are headed next. She also shares why she prefers living in the city while still happily helping clients find their place in the suburbs — no shade, just honest perspective on lifestyle, convenience, and what fits different buyers.

We get into the art of firing clients, setting boundaries, and staying safe on the job. Then we lighten things up with some truly unholy real estate photos that absolutely needed saving — and Angel’s reactions are everything.

To wrap it up, Angel takes us back to her very first transaction, reflecting on what she’s learned across 13 years in the industry and what it really means to lead as a broker in Houston.

It’s market moves, city grooves, and photo‑driven comedy all in one episode.

A Midland‑Texas cowboy and a Dallas punk‑rock city broker walk into a podcast… and somehow end up building a brokerage together.

In this episode of Punch Your Agent, the INC Realty duo breaks down how their friendship started, why they launched the company, and what those early first sales really looked like. They swap stories about showings that absolutely should not have been shown, then react to some of the wildest real estate photos on the internet—completely unfiltered.

It’s country grit meets city lights, with real estate chaos in between.

In this episode, we crack open the crawlspace with Houston Haynes, a Houston pest‑control expert who has seen more termites, snakes, bees, and nightmare infestations than any human should legally endure.

Houston walks us through the wild side of pest control — the homes that were definitely alive, the critters that refused to pay rent, and the prevention tips every homeowner wishes they knew before something started scratching in the walls.

If it slithered, stung, swarmed, or tried to take over a house, Houston has a story about it. And trust us… some of these will make you rethink ever opening an attic door again.

In this episode of Punch Your Agent, home inspector Tommy Amonette pulls back the curtain on what really happens during a home inspection — the good, the bad, and the “why does this house feel haunted.” Tommy breaks down what actually goes into a thorough inspection, why dads suddenly become experts the moment they step on-site, and why he can’t just drive across town for free when the utilities aren’t turned on and he has to come back out.

He also shares one of the most unintentionally hilarious moments of his career: the day an agent tried to get his “boss” to waive a re‑inspection fee… only for Tommy to inform her that he is the boss.

From creepy houses to client chaos to the realities of running an inspection business, this episode is packed with stories every agent, buyer, and homeowner will relate to — and laugh at.

In this episode of Punch Your Agent, we sit down with master photographer Jack Potts to uncover what really goes into telling the story of a home — and why great photos can make or break a listing.

Jack breaks down how a single image can shape a buyer’s emotions, set expectations, and ultimately help sell a home faster (and for more). But this episode isn’t just about pretty pictures — it’s about the craft behind them.

We dive into:

• How Jack uses photography to tell the true story of a home

• Why the right angles, lighting, and composition can change everything

• The $2 billion worth of assets he photographed for a Middle Eastern sheik

• The glamorous shoots… and the absolutely not glamorous ones

• The rough, the weird, and the “please don’t make me go in there” houses

• What agents get wrong about listing photos — and how to fix it

Whether you’re an agent, a photographer, or someone who loves a behind‑the‑scenes look at real estate, this episode zooms in on the art, the chaos, and the unexpected moments that happen behind the lens.

Monica Branch has survived nearly 20 years in real estate… which basically makes her a Marvel superhero in REALTOR® years. In this episode, she breaks down what it really takes to stay sane in this industry — from wild client moments to unexpected chaos that only agents understand.

We get into:

• How Monica has survived nearly two decades in real estate

• Why REALTORS® drink (and why they’re not wrong)

• Her legendary Christmas tree line that sold a house

• The time she got pulled over by cops with her clients right behind her

• Dealing with a squatter while showing a home

• Hidden cameras in houses and what agents really think about them

• The fun, the chaos, and the moments that make this job worth it

• And plenty more unfiltered stories from the trenches

If you’re an agent, you’ll laugh because it’s painfully accurate.

If you’re not an agent, you’ll finally understand why your REALTOR® looks exhausted.

🎙️ Punch Your Agent — the show where real estate gets real, ridiculous, and a little too honest.

In this episode, Mike and Daniel dive into the bizarre, backward, and totally upside‑down moments that happen once a home actually hits the market and sits. From showings that go sideways to sellers who suddenly remember “one more thing,” to houses with a mysterious smell no one can identify—this episode unpacks the chaos that shouldn’t happen… but always does.

This is the realm where logic dies, chaos thrives, and real estate agents develop stress‑induced superpowers. If you’ve ever walked into a showing and thought, “Oh no… absolutely not,” congratulations — you’ve already been to The Upside Down. Welcome back.