Keeping it Real Estate (M2 Realty Group)
Keeping It Real Estate is a real estate storytelling podcast that pulls back the curtain on what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”
Hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group, this show features real transaction stories shared by Monica and the agents of M² Realty Group. Together, they unpack the real work behind buying and selling homes across Monterey County, Salinas, and California’s Central Coast.
Each episode highlights honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about real estate transactions — from first-time home buyers navigating inspections and appraisals, to sellers facing unexpected issues mid-transaction, to veterans and military families relocating or using VA home loan benefits.
You’ll hear real stories about:
- Inspections that change everything
- Deals that almost fall apart
- Appraisal and financing challenges
- Strategic negotiations for buyers and sellers
- The experience it takes to guide clients through complex transactions
This podcast is especially valuable for home buyers, home sellers, first-time buyers, veterans, and anyone considering buying or selling real estate in Salinas, Monterey County, or across the Central Coast.
No fluff.
No filters.
No hype.
Just real stories, shared by real agents, about how real estate actually works — and what it takes to get deals across the finish line.
Keeping it Real Estate (M2 Realty Group)
🎙️ S1 E4: Why Inspections Matter: 67 Gas Leaks After Closing
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The deal closed. The keys were handed over.
Then, just three days later, the truth came out.
In this episode of Keeping It Real-Estate, Broker/Owner Monica Wason sits down with REALTOR® Juan Orozco to unpack a real transaction where 67 gas leaks were discovered after closing — and why this kind of outcome is exactly what home inspections are meant to prevent.
They walk through what inspections actually reveal, how critical issues can hide in plain sight, and why first-time home buyers are especially vulnerable when they don’t fully understand the inspection process. You’ll hear how inspections can protect your finances, your safety, and your peace of mind — and when they give buyers the power to renegotiate or walk away before it’s too late.
If you’re buying your first home, thinking about making an offer, or already under contract, this episode may change how you look at inspections forever.
Listen before you buy.
Keeping It Real Estate is hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group in Salinas, California. The show shares real transaction stories and honest conversations about what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.”
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