Audio Podcast Episode 8: Finishing the Last 5%: Navigating Real Estate Ups & Downs

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.