How Long Will It Sit? + 5 Wild Real Estate Realities You Didn’t See Coming

📍 The Truth About Time on Market, Dual Agency, Backup Offers & Bizarre Showings on PEI

“How long will my property be on the market?” It’s the million-dollar question—and this episode doesn’t just answer it, we blow the doors wide open on what really impacts your selling timeline and the messy, hilarious, and sometimes shady side of the real estate world.

💥 In this tell-all episode, we cover:

⏱ What Actually Determines Time on Market

• Why luxury homes sit longer
• Pricing psychology and stale listings
• Seasonal selling trends in PEI
• The agent’s role in shortening (or stretching) your sale
• The absorption rate metric no seller should ignore

⚖️ Full Disclosure When Agents Represent Both Sides

• Conflict of interest or double the hustle?
• Why you might want to write "no dual agency" into your contract
• Discount commissions vs. double dipping—what’s fair?

🧳 "Real Estate Business in a Box" – The Agent Edition

• Why some agents change brokerages more than socks
• When agents thrive… and when they rely entirely on others
• Patty Castle’s take on building an agent-ready system that works

🐍 The Foul-Mouthed 13-Year-Old & The Zoo Showings

• Why you should never have kids, dogs, snakes, or mystery livestock present during a showing
• Real stories from the trenches (yes, that really happened)

📃 New Agent Horror: Septic System on the Neighbour’s Lot

• No survey, no deed review, no clue
• What happens when no one checks the basics
• Can you trust the PCDS? Maybe. Maybe not.

📝 Backup Offers: How to Write One That Actually Works

• What makes a strong backup offer
• Tips for writing clean, non-conditional offers that sellers love
• Cash, quick close, and being ready to pounce

🔥 Whether you're listing, buying, or just love real estate drama, this episode gives you real stories, sharp strategy, and a few good laughs along the way.

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