This week, we dive into the importance of finishing the last 5% of a deal, how buyer’s remorse affects decision-making, and how to navigate tough real estate transactions. We also discuss investment wins, including smooth transactions and exciting new client engagements. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of working remotely in real estate and optimizing an STR (short-term rental) for better returns.

📢 Key takeaways: ✔ Why the last 5% of a deal is often the hardest yet most crucial ✔ How to recognize and push through buyer’s remorse ✔ The power of creative financing—seller carry, LOIs & off-market deals ✔ What real estate investing freedom looks like in real life ✔ Why managing emotions & expectations is key in this market

💡 Whether you're an investor, first-time buyer, or agent, this episode is packed with insights to help you make smarter real estate decisions!

🔹 00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview 🔹 01:17 – Remote Work & Real Estate: Suzanne's Mobile Office in Baja, Mexico 🔹 02:54 – Market & Business Updates: The latest on Central Oregon’s real estate 🔹 03:55 – Challenges in Real Estate Deals: Why deals fall apart at the last minute 🔹 08:24 – Success Stories & Smooth Transactions 🔹 10:22 – First-Time Homebuyer Struggles: Overcoming financial & emotional hurdles 🔹 13:16 – Creative Financing: Seller carry, LOIs & unique deal structures 🔹 19:58 – Buyer’s Remorse & Market Hesitation: Why buyers get cold feet & how to move forward 🔹 25:11 – Highs & Lows of the Week: Real estate wins, lessons & industry trends 🔹 34:09 – Funny Real Estate Moments: Frozen crawl spaces & protective Dobermans 🔹 40:08 – Final Takeaways: Lessons learned & next steps

📩 DM us your real estate questions! Connect with us on Instagram: @bestlifebend | @suzannerosemore.

The Power of Communication in Real Estate

• Market Update: Insights from the Beacon Report on Bend’s current real estate trends.
• Communication Success: Case studies where direct communication saved and enhanced deals.
• Personal Investing: Updates on Suzanne and Sarah’s real estate ventures.
• ADTV Adventure: Behind-the-scenes of their snowmobile tour for their TV show.
• Achievements: Celebrating top-producing status and Suzanne's principal broker license.

Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Market Trends & Beacon Report Insights 03:50 Why Communication Matters in Real Estate 04:53 Case Study: Communication Saves a Deal 11:15 Heartwarming Transaction Story 14:36 Investor Mindset: Perseverance Pays Off 25:26 Personal Investment Updates 28:55 Team Achievements 31:51 Key Takeaways

🔹 The power of speed—how prepared buyers win in real estate 🔹 Why time on market doesn’t always mean a bad house (real-life case study) 🔹 Flippers & renovators—why they matter and how to evaluate their work 🔹 The dangers of working with a friend who’s a realtor (hard truths) 🔹 Exclusive vs. non-exclusive buyer agreements—what you need to know 🔹 Managing multiple mortgages—real talk from Sarah 🔹 How relationships & trusted partners make deals happen faster 🔹 What every buyer should know before starting their home search

Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to the Real Estate Investing Podcast 00:44 Preparing Buyers for Swift Action 01:21 Why “Days on Market” Doesn’t Mean a Bad House 03:12 Evaluating Flipped & Renovated Homes 07:47 Managing Multiple Mortgages Without the Stress 11:54 The Power of Trusted Partners in Real Estate 14:27 When Referral Agreements Go Wrong 21:39 Why Working with a Friend as Your Realtor Can Be Risky 26:47 Streamlining the Buying Process for Success 28:03 Closing Thoughts & Listener Q&A