The Josh Shelton Podcast

A full-price offer lands within days, and then the buyer disappears with no clear explanation. That is happening to more sellers than it has in years, and the real reasons are rarely the ones people assume. In this video, we get into why so many buyers are backing out after making an offer, and the preparation that keeps your sale moving toward closing instead. Watch the video to see how to protect your deal before it ever reaches the inspection.

You want to sell your Granbury home, but everyone keeps saying it's a buyer's market, and you're not sure whether that works against you. The truth is, it changes the playbook, and sticking with the old one can cost you real money. In this video, we walk through the three things that decide whether your home sells or sits in a market like this, and how to make each one work in your favor. Watch our video before you list your home in today's market.

With mortgage rates climbing again, many people around Granbury are asking the same thing: where's the market actually at, and how should we plan? It's a fair question, because selling right now is about as tough as it's been in a decade, while buyers are quietly working out some of the best deals in years. In our latest video, we lay out where the market sits, the one number that tells us which way it's heading, and what has to change for things to turn around. Watch the video for the full breakdown.

You probably have a number in your head for what you'll walk away with when you sell: your home's value, minus the commission, minus what's left on the mortgage. It's a fair place to start, but it overlooks a few costs that can quietly reshape your bottom line, especially in a market that's shifted sharply toward buyers. In this video, we break down what it actually costs to sell a home in today's market, including the line items most sellers never see coming until closing day. Watch our video to map out your real net before you ever list.

You did everything right. The photos look great, the price seems reasonable, and the home is on the market, but the offers just aren't coming in. It's one of the most stressful spots a seller can be in, and the longer it drags on, the more you start to wonder what you missed. In this video, I walk through the three things to look at when a home isn't selling, and how the signals your listing is sending point straight to the fix. Watch my video to figure out which one is holding your sale back.

You're getting ready to put your home on the market, and you figure it looks fine. That's exactly the problem: buyers are walking through five, six, seven homes in a single day and comparing yours to each of them. In this video, I walk through three things you can do before every showing to make sure your home leaves the right impression instead of getting passed over. Watch my video before your next showing.

If you're thinking about selling your home in Granbury, you've probably wondered how the 2024 rule change affected real estate commissions. We get this question a lot, and the answer isn't what most people expect. Yes, sellers are still paying buyer's agents, but the way we get there is a little different now. In this video, I walk through how commissions actually work now and why the situation is more stable than most sellers realize. Watch my video to see how this affects your next move.

Spring is here, and one of the biggest questions we get is what to do around the house before listing to get top dollar. Before you tear into that kitchen, you should know that a major remodel is only returning about 36 cents on the dollar right now. In this video, we walk through the upgrades that actually pay off, the first impressions buyers make before they even walk through the door, and the contractor mistake that ends up costing sellers the most. Watch our video to see where your money goes the furthest before you list.

Got a lowball offer on your home? I understand it’s frustrating, but don’t just walk away—they may be worth a look. Today, I’m sharing four strategies to handle lowball offers effectively and ensure you stay in control of the negotiation. You’ll learn how to assess the offer, stay calm, make a confident counteroffer, and know when it’s time to walk away. If you want to learn more, check out my video.

So you’ve found your dream home. But how do you sell without ending up with two mortgages, or worse, having nowhere to go? Today, I’m sharing five strategies that can help you buy your next home before selling your current one. You’ll learn about options like bridge loans, rent-back agreements, and buy-before-you-sell programs. Check out my full video to see which strategy might work best for you.