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  • Ep. 171: Is a Retention Pond a Deal Breaker? 🚫🏡 Let’s Talk

    Ep. 171: Is a Retention Pond a Deal Breaker? 🚫🏡 Let’s Talk
    Mar 31 2026
    🏡 Should You Buy a House Near a Retention Pond or Detention Pond? 🤔📲 Thinking about buying new construction or choosing the right lot?
    Schedule a consult: https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min
    🔍 Search new homes in Georgia: https://GANewHome.comIf you’re buying new construction, chances are you’ve asked this question:Is it a bad idea to buy a home near a retention pond or detention pond?This comes up ALL the time when buyers are choosing lots in new construction communities — especially here in Georgia.In this video, I’m sharing my real-life experience as both a homeowner and a Georgia Associate Broker. I personally live near a detention pond, so I’m giving you the honest pros, cons, and things buyers should actually consider before automatically saying no.At the end of the day, it’s truly to each their own — but don’t rule out pond lots without understanding how they function and how distance, grading, and placement matter.Buying smart > buying emotional.👇🏾 Drop your experience in the comments!
    Would you buy near a retention or detention pond?00:00 Home of the Month Near a Retention Pond 🤔
    🦆🌿#NewConstructionGA #HomeBuyingTips #RetentionPond #DetentionPond #LotSelection #GeorgiaRealEstate #SOLDbyNat #HomeBuyerEducation #RealEstateTruths #NewConstructionHomes
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  • Ep. 170: Brand New Home… $1.6M in Repairs?! New Construction Gone Wrong

    Ep. 170: Brand New Home… $1.6M in Repairs?! New Construction Gone Wrong
    Mar 17 2026
    🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Georgia?
    📲 Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min
    🔍 Search homes in Georgia: https://GANewHome.com
    📘 The Ugly Side of Real Estate – Consumer Edition 👉 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ah4soHIn this video, I break down a shocking news investigation and answer two major questions buyers keep asking:✔️ Do you really need a home inspection on new construction?
    ✔️ Do you need your own real estate agent when buying from a builder?City and county inspections are NOT the same as hiring your own private home inspector. And remember — the on-site agent represents the builder, not you.I love new construction, but stories like this are why buyer representation and inspections should be non-negotiable.If you’re buying or building in Georgia (or anywhere), watch this first.

    #NewConstruction #HomeInspection #RealEstateNightmare #GeorgiaRealEstate #CobbCounty #BuyerBeware #NewBuildProblems #HomeBuyingTips #SoldByNat
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  • Ep. 169: 40-Year Listing Contracts?! 😳 The MV Realty Scandal Explained 🚨 Predatory Real Estate Contracts

    Ep. 169: 40-Year Listing Contracts?! 😳 The MV Realty Scandal Explained 🚨 Predatory Real Estate Contracts
    Mar 3 2026
    🏡 Thinking about buying or selling in Georgia?
    📲 Schedule a consultation: https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min
    🔍 Search homes in Georgia: https://GANewHome.com
    📘 The Ugly Side of Real Estate – Consumer Edition
    Real estate isn’t always pretty — but having THIS insight can save you time, money, and stress. 👉 Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ah4soHHave you ever heard of a 40-year listing agreement? I hadn’t either… until it showed up on my seller’s title days before closing. 😳In this video, I’m breaking down what happened when a hidden agreement with MV Realty surfaced right before closing — and how it nearly derailed the entire transaction.This company marketed itself as a “Homeowner Benefit Program,” offering homeowners a small upfront payment (sometimes under $1,000) in exchange for signing a 40-year exclusive listing agreement — requiring them to pay a 3% commission when they sell… whether MV Realty lists the home or not.Yes. 40 years.As a Georgia Associate Broker, I’ve now seen multiple situations where sellers forgot about documents they signed years ago — only to have it cost them thousands at closing.⚖️ If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
    📑 Read before you sign.
    🔎 Google companies before doing business with them.Protect your investment. Protect your equity.📰 News clips referenced in this video are credited to 10 Tampa Bay.
    Original reporting can be found here:
    👉 https://www.youtube.com/@10TampaBay

    #MVRealty #PredatoryRealEstate #RealEstateScam #40YearContract #HomeSellerTips #TitleIssues #GeorgiaRealEstate #ConsumerProtection #TheUglySideOfRealEstate
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  • Ep. 168: Buying New Construction 🏡 | Pros & Cons You NEED to Know Before You Build

    Ep. 168: Buying New Construction 🏡 | Pros & Cons You NEED to Know Before You Build
    Feb 17 2026
    Thinking about buying new construction but not sure if it’s the right move for you? In this video, I’m breaking down 4 pros and 4 cons of buying a new construction home to help you decide with confidence.I’m Natasha Bazil, Associate Broker, real estate educator, author, and YouTuber—and my goal is always to help you make informed decisions that save you time, money, and stress.If you’re new here—welcome! New construction is one of my specialties, and while I’m a big fan, I also know it’s truly to each their own. Some buyers love new builds, while others prefer resale or existing homes. Let’s talk about both sides.✅ PROS of Buying New Construction:✔️ Great option for first-time home buyers with limited cash reserves
    ✔️ Builder incentives (closing costs, rate buy-downs, upgrades & more)
    ✔️ A more streamlined and predictable process compared to resale
    ✔️ Warranties that provide peace of mind (1-year, 2-year, and structural coverage)⚠️ CONS of Buying New Construction:❌ Less character compared to older or custom homes
    ❌ Typically smaller lots and homes closer together
    ❌ Most communities come with an HOA (especially in Georgia)
    ❌ You may not get the feel of an established neighborhood right awayI also explain:
    • Why inspections can be smoother with new construction
    • What the 11-month warranty walk-through is and why it matters
    • How builder incentives compare to seller concessions in resale homes
    • Who new construction is not ideal for
    📲 Want to chat about buying new construction in Georgia?
    Schedule a consultation:
    👉 https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min🏡 Search NEW construction homes:
    👉 https://ganewhome.com📘 Grab my book on Amazon:
    _The Ugly Side of Real Estate – Consumer Edition_👉 https://amzn.to/4ah4soH🎙️ Don’t forget to check out the podcast: ➡️ https://www.spreaker.com/show/get-real-estate-ready-with-soldbynat-com👍🏾 Like this video if it helped
    💬 Drop your questions in the comments
    🔔 Subscribe for real, honest real estate education#BuyingNewConstruction #NewConstructionHomes #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #HomeBuyingTips #RealEstateAdvice #BuilderIncentives #NewConstructionWarranty #GeorgiaRealEstate #AtlantaRealEstate #SOLDbyNat #TheUglySideOfRealEstate
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  • Ep. 167 My Home Didn’t Sell 😩 — What To Do When Your Listing Expires

    Ep. 167 My Home Didn’t Sell 😩 — What To Do When Your Listing Expires
    Feb 3 2026
    Did your home not sell when you expected it to?
    Did your listing expire—or is it sitting longer than promised?In this video, I break down:
    • Why homes don’t sell when expected
    • The most common mistakes sellers make (pricing, presentation & marketing)
    • Why dropping the price repeatedly is not a strategy
    • How staging and presentation impact buyer emotions
    • What actually needs to change when a home doesn’t sell
    I’m Natasha Bazile, Associate Broker, Author, YouTuber, and Real Estate Instructor.I’ve teamed up with Tamieka Green, a Professional Home Stager, Interior Designer, Real Estate Agent, and the Creator of ProStager Academy.Together, we bring 20+ years of combined experience to help select sellers.We’ll work side-by-side to:
    • Create customized marketing plans (no templates)
    • Use actual staging, not virtual staging, to drive emotional connection
    • Position your home to stand out—and sell with confidence
    If your home didn’t sell—or you want to get it right the first time—let’s talk.📲 Schedule a private consultation
    👉 https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min🔍 Search new construction homes: 👉 https://GANewHome.com📘 Grab my book on Amazon: The Ugly Side of Real Estate – Consumer Edition 👉 https://amzn.to/4ah4soHYour home deserves more than a wait-and-see approach.
    Let’s turn this around.#MyHomeDidntSell #ExpiredListing #HouseNotSelling #HomeSellingTips #RealEstateAdvice #HomeStagingWorks #SellingYourHome #ListingStrategy #RealEstateMarketing #SOLDbyNat #GeorgiaRealEstate #TheUglySideOfRealEstate #GreggLewisInteriors #VirtualPropertiesRealty
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  • Ep. 166: Should You Use an Agent for New Construction? 🏡 This Moment Changed Everything

    Ep. 166: Should You Use an Agent for New Construction? 🏡 This Moment Changed Everything
    Jan 20 2026
    Should You Use an Agent for New Construction? 🏡 This Moment Changed EverythingThis video wasn’t planned… but it needed to be recorded.After leaving a final walkthrough for a closing, I had one of those moments that makes you pause, breathe, and remember why you keep showing up — even when the year has been hard.A buyer signed a new construction contract and listed me as their agent… without ever speaking to me first.
    Why? Because they had been watching my YouTube videos.That moment led me to reflect on something I say often but still see buyers get wrong 👇🏾🚨 You are NOT saving money by skipping buyer representation in new construction.This is real, raw real estate — the behind-the-scenes moments you don’t see on TV or social media.If you’re buying new construction, relocating to Georgia, or wondering whether you really need an agent… this video is for you.📲 Need Buyer Representation in Georgia?Schedule a consultation:
    👉 https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min🏡 Search NEW Construction Homes:
    👉 https://ganewhome.com📕 The Ugly Side of Real Estate for Consumers
    👉 https://amzn.to/4ah4soH👍🏾 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe
    Thank you for supporting the journey — I’ve been posting consistently since 2018, and I’m not stopping now.#NewConstruction #BuyerRepresentation #SOLDbyNat #GeorgiaRealEstate #NewConstructionHomes #RelocatingToGeorgia #RealEstateEducation #HomeBuyingTips #TheUglySideOfRealEstate #RealtorLife #FaithAndBusiness #ConsistencyPays
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  • Ep. 165: Should Sellers Avoid FHA Buyers Because of Appraisals? 🤔

    Ep. 165: Should Sellers Avoid FHA Buyers Because of Appraisals? 🤔
    Jan 6 2026
    Should sellers automatically say no to FHA buyers because of appraisal concerns? 🤯
    I get this question ALL the time — especially from homeowners worried about repairs, delays, or deals falling apart.In this video, I’m breaking down:
    ✔️ Why FHA appraisals get a bad reputation
    ✔️ What changed after the 2008 market crash
    ✔️ How appraisal management companies (AMCs) work
    ✔️ Why sellers usually don’t receive appraisal reports
    ✔️ What happens when a home appraises low
    ✔️ Real FHA repair examples (wood rot, steps, outlets, safety items)
    ✔️ Why sellers shouldn’t automatically dismiss government-backed loans
    ✔️ How FHA, VA, USDA, and Conventional loans really compare
    ✔️ When it might make sense to limit loan types
    ✔️ The behind-the-scenes work agents do to get deals CLOSEDLow appraisals and repair requests are NOT exclusive to FHA loans.
    The difference is strategy, preparation, and experience — not the loan type.If your home is priced correctly, marketed properly, and in livable condition, FHA buyers deserve the same consideration as any other buyer.📲 Need Help Buying or Selling?📞Schedule a consultation ➡️ https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min
    🏠Search new construction homes ➡️ https://GANewHome.com
    🎙️ Listen to ➡️ https://www.spreaker.com/show/get-real-estate-ready-with-soldbynat-com
    📘 Grab my book: The Ugly Side of Real Estate (Consumers) ➡️https://amzn.to/4ah4soH💬 Drop your questions below:
    Have you dealt with a low appraisal? FHA concerns? Seller repair requests?👍🏾 Like
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    🔔 Turn on notificationsThanks for watching — and I’ll see you in the next video!#FHAAppraisal #FHALoans #HomeAppraisal #RealEstateEducation #GeorgiaRealEstate #HomeSellingTips #SellerTips #FirstTimeHomeBuyer #GovernmentBackedLoans #RealEstateTruth #UglySideOfRealEstate #RealtorLife #RealEstateAgent #SellingYourHome #HomeBuyers #RealEstateMarket #NatKnowsRealEstate #SoldByNat
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  • Ep. 165: 4 Ways to Get HOA Docs Before You Close 🧐 Avoid an HOA Nightmare 😳 Don’t Buy Into a Bad HOA!

    Ep. 165: 4 Ways to Get HOA Docs Before You Close 🧐 Avoid an HOA Nightmare 😳 Don’t Buy Into a Bad HOA!
    Dec 23 2025
    4 Ways to Get HOA Docs Before You Close 🧐 Avoid an HOA Nightmare 😳 Don’t Buy Into a Bad HOA! HOA drama is real — and sometimes you don’t find out until after you’ve moved in. 😩 In this video, I’m sharing a real HOA nightmare story (yes, right here in Georgia!) and giving you 4 practical ways to get HOA documents before closing so you can protect your peace, your wallet, and your property value. 🏡 You’ll learn: ✔️ The documents you should review before you buy: • CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) - A MUST!!! • Bylaws • Rules & Regulations • Budgets, Financials & Meeting Notes ✔️ 4 Ways to Get HOA Docs BEFORE Closing:  1️⃣ From the Seller or Listing Agent  2️⃣ Directly from the HOA or Management Company  3️⃣ Through your Closing Attorney or Title Team  4️⃣ By contacting Agents or Neighbors in the community These simple steps can save you from HOA headaches — and even legal or financial surprises later! 📘 Resource Mentioned: 👉 Understanding the Differences Between CC&Rs, Bylaws and Rules & Regulations 🎥 Video recorded at @‌MerakiStudiosATL — the perfect creative space for content creators, educators, and entrepreneurs! 📲 Ready to become a homeowner? Schedule a consultation ➡️ https://calendly.com/soldbynat/15min 🏡 Shop new construction in Georgia? Start here ➡️ http://ganewhome.com 🎬 Watch next: “Seller & Community Disclosures: What Buyers Must Read” “Don’t Buy a House and HOPE” #HOA #HOAHorrorStories #HomeBuyingTips #DueDiligence #HOAProblems #CCRs #RealEstateWithNat #SOLDbyNat #GeorgiaRealEstate #HomebuyerTips #HomeownerEducation
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