In this eye-opening episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez explores one of the most underestimated risks in real estate transactions: unexpected system and appliance failures during the selling process.

As homes remain on the market longer due to shifting conditions, sellers face increased vulnerability to costly breakdowns from HVAC systems strained by extreme weather swings to water heaters, plumbing, and electrical failures. What many don’t realize is that a single repair issue at the wrong moment can delay negotiations, weaken buyer confidence, or even derail a deal entirely.

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez sits down with real estate expert and sales coach Tiffany Dearman to explore the full emotional and strategic journey of buying and selling a home from first-time fears to confident decisions and competitive wins.
Tiffany shares her proven BACKFLIP framework, helping buyers break down the overwhelming home-buying process into clear, manageable steps that build confidence, clarity, and trust. Together, they dive into how to set realistic expectations, navigate fast-moving markets, and avoid emotional burnout while house hunting.

• (00:00:00) - Home Story with Tiffany Dearman
• (00:00:46) - How to Start Shopping for Your First Home
• (00:02:56) - Buyers Speak Out: The Real Estate Process
• (00:07:00) - How to Help Homebuyers Make a Big Decision
• (00:09:16) - How to Build a Trustful Realtor
• (00:11:51) - Home Story
• (00:12:36) - How to Prepare a Home for the Market
• (00:13:13) - Top 5 Home Changes That Sellers Can Make to Increase Their Home
• (00:17:46) - How to Choose Between Small Cosmetic Fixes and Bigger renovations
• (00:21:44) - How to Reach Out to Real Results Tiffany
• (00:22:54) - Home Story
• (00:24:12) - Home Story: Navigating Competitive Markets
• (00:27:46) - How to Prepare for a Sale in a Crazed Market
• (00:32:07) - How to Help Your Buyers Stabilize Their Emotions During
• (00:36:35) - Home Story with Veronica on NOW Media TV
• (00:37:18) - Why Buying a Home Is So Important for Your Life
• (00:39:11) - What Home Buyers Need to Know
• (00:39:54) - Strategic Preparing for the Sellers
• (00:42:21) - The Power of Confidence in Homebuying
• (00:44:50) - Buying a First Time Home: Getting Pre-Approved

In this episode of Home Story with Veronica, host Veronica Diquez welcomes Preston Sandlin, president and co-owner of Home Inspection Carolina, to unpack one of the most misunderstood steps in real estate: the home inspection. Known for his straight talk and practical insights, Preston helps buyers, sellers, and agents understand what inspections really cover and just as importantly, what they don’t.

This conversation breaks down the four core systems inspectors evaluate, common misconceptions around inspection reports, and why long reports don’t necessarily mean a home is in bad shape. Preston explains how to separate routine maintenance and cosmetic issues from true red flags, empowering viewers to respond thoughtfully instead of emotionally.

• (00:00:00) - Home Story with Veronica
• (00:01:26) - The Home Inspection: The System
• (00:04:39) - Home Inspections: The misconceptions
• (00:08:50) - Everything You Need to Know About Home Inspection
• (00:12:21) - Home Story with Veronica on NOW Media Television
• (00:13:13) - Home Inspection Report
• (00:14:01) - What is Settlement of the House?
• (00:18:08) - What are some of the things buyers should pay attention to on an inspection report
• (00:22:17) - Home Inspections
• (00:24:55) - Home Story with Veronica
• (00:25:41) - Homeowners: The First Home
• (00:26:55) - What is the biggest advantage of a Pre-Listing Inspection?
• (00:30:47) - Pre-Listing Inspection
• (00:34:30) - Should You Buy An Old Home?
• (00:36:33) - Home Story with Veronica on NOW Media Television
• (00:38:21) - Home Inspection Negotiations
• (00:42:39) - Fixing a Neglecting Realtor's Fee
• (00:43:18) - How to Get Estimates on a Inspection Report
• (00:44:40) - What Request Should Home Inspectors Make for Sellers?
• (00:46:58) - Should I Ask for a Repair Credit or Not?
• (00:49:10) - Home Inspection: A Real Estate Story with Veronica