Agent Series 33: Your Realtor's Ego Is Costing You $18,000

About this episode

The episode discusses how real estate agents' egos and lack of communication about down payment programs can hinder clients' homeownership opportunities.

What if the biggest thing standing between your client and homeownership… is you? In this episode, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with Rob Chrane (CEO of Down Payment Resource) and Mosi Gatling (SVP at New American Funding) to expose one of the most overlooked problems in real estate: agents not talking about down payment programs. There are over 2,600 programs available, but most buyers never hear about them. And it's not because they don't qualify. It's because we don't bring it up. From myths about "assistance" to the reality that many of these programs benefit six-figure earners, this conversation challenges how agents think about affordability, fiduciary responsibility, and what it really means to serve a client. If you want to help more buyers and close more deals; this episode is a wake-up call. Connect with Rob - LinkedIn . Connect with Mosi - LinkedIn - Instagram . Learn more about Down Payment Resources on Facebook and online at downpaymentresource.com . Stay ahead of the market with insights from Zillow's Consumer Trends Report. This annual research breaks down what buyers and sellers are actually doing and what they expect from their agents. With 55% of…

People in this episode

Hosts: James Dwiggins, Keith Robinson

Guests: Rob Chrane, Mosi Gatling

Topics covered

• down payment programs
• real estate challenges
• agent-client relationship
• homeownership
• affordability
• fiduciary responsibility

Keywords

• real estate
• agents
• down payment
• homeownership
• affordability
• client service
• market insights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Down Payment Resource, New American Funding, Zillow

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