Beyond the Listing

What should you check before moving homes? Pam Flitton shares seven things to consider before committing to your next property. In this solo episode of Beyond the Listing, the owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties in Austin, Texas, draws on 23 years in real estate to discuss affordability, lifestyle and the timing of buying and selling. From monthly costs beyond the mortgage t...

🚀 More homes, fewer sales, and longer days on market are changing what Austin homebuyers and sellers need to know before making a move. The September 7–14, 2026 Austin-area market update shows 875 new listings, 452 closings/sold, 311 homes under contract, and 1,397 price decreases across Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties. Compared with the Monday three weeks prior, new listings increased in a...

🚀 Buying a home in Austin? Knowing the process can make the journey far less stressful. What should Austin homebuyers know before making an offer? From getting pre-approved to understanding market conditions, inspections, and closing, the home-buying process involves several important steps. Pam Flitton is the host of Beyond the Listing and the owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX in Austin...

🚀 Could one mistake cost you thousands when selling your Austin home? Pam Flitton, a top-producing Austin Realtor® with 23+ years of Central Texas real estate experience, breaks down 8 mistakes sellers should avoid - from overpricing and ignoring repairs to poor staging, photography, concessions, and communication. 🎧 Hosted by : Pam Flitton 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode : ✔️ Why overprici...

Which part of Austin actually fits how you live, work, and spend your weekends? Pam Flitton breaks the city into 5 zones so you can stop guessing. Pam Flitton, owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX and host of Beyond the Listing, has spent 23+ years matching Central Texas buyers to the right zip code, not just the right price. In this solo episode, she breaks Austin into five distinct zones a...

Are you wondering why Austin, Texas, remains one of the best places to live in America? In this solo episode, we break down exactly what makes the Austin lifestyle so magnetic. From the booming tech job market and no state income tax, to the unbeatable Tex-Mex and world-class live music scene, Austin truly has something for everyone. After living in the area for 25 years, Pam shares the inside sco...

Are you tired of handing over 8-10% of your rental income to a traditional property manager just to have them nickel-and-dime you on maintenance fees? In this episode of Beyond the Listing , host Pam Flitton sits down with Jordan Brown, co-founder of Keasy, a revolutionary tech-enabled property management company. Jordan shares his incredible journey of leaving his 95-year-old family logistics emp...

Are you inadvertently setting your family up for a massive tax bill or a legal nightmare with your real estate portfolio? In this episode of Beyond the Listing , host Pam Flitton sits down with Susan Jones, a wealth advisor, licensed attorney, and managing partner of Sorelle Wealth Partners. Susan breaks down exactly how investors can protect their wealth and avoid the devastating concentration ri...

Are your loved ones at risk of facing probate, family conflict, or losing their inheritance because you haven't properly set up your estate plan? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Cecilia Amo, an estate planning attorney and founder of Amo Law. Cecilia shares her transition from civil litigation to relational estate planning and explains why getting to know cl...

Are your clients walking away from thousands of dollars in profit simply because they can't afford to make minor repairs before listing their homes? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Rob Marucci, a real estate investor, broker, and owner of Better Living Realty in Connecticut. Rob shares his journey from reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad as a Target manager to launching...

Are you tired of waiting for outside developers to revitalize your community? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Kristi Kandel, a real estate developer and the founder of IND Consulting. Kristi shares her expertise from nearly 20 years of nationwide development to explain why local residents are perfectly positioned to rebuild their own towns—even without millions...

Are you searching for a home based solely on aesthetics and budget, while ignoring what you truly need? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, Pam Flitton speaks with Kim Costa from Sotheby's International Realty about the art of aligning your living space with your core life values. Kim breaks down how she helps clients navigate the emotional and practical aspects of moving using her signatur...

Scaling a brokerage one agent at a time can be an exhausting grind. But what if you could acquire 20 to 25 productive agents in a single day? In this episode of Beyond the Listing , Pam Flitton speaks with Norma Rawlings from Broker BMA about the art of valuing, buying, and selling real estate brokerages. Norma breaks down how she and her business partner, real estate coach Wayne Einhorn, help bro...

Are you waiting to buy real estate, or are you buying real estate and waiting? In this episode of Beyond the Listing , host Pam Flitton sits down with Caleb Christopher, a former prison guard and cybersecurity expert turned real estate investor and title company founder. Featured in Pace Morby’s BiggerPockets book Wealth Without Cash , Caleb shares how he transitioned from an "accidental land...

Are you struggling to find your footing in real estate, or wondering where the market is headed next? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Fl, a 23-year RE/MAX veteran, sits down with Ricky Carruth, a former top-producing solo agent who closed over 1,000 transactions and founded the Zero to Diamond Coaching Program. Ricky shares his raw journey of getting his license at 20 years old, qu...

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Listing! Today, host Pam Linton sits down with David and Nisha Franklin, the husband-and-wife co-founders of From Ware. Have you ever stayed at an Airbnb or boutique hotel, fallen in love with the mattress or decor, and wondered, "Where is this from?" David and Nisha experienced exactly that and turned it into an innovative experiential e-commerce...

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Listing! Today, host Pam Linton sits down with Andrew Postell, a 25-year United States Marine Corps veteran, top 1% loan officer, and self-made real estate millionaire. Andrew shares the incredible, raw story of how he took the only $4,000 he had saved after leaving the Marines and turned it into a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio. He breaks down...

Host Pam sits down with Claudette Rowley, founder of Claudette Rowley Design, to discuss the reality of neuro-aesthetic, wellness-first interior design. Claudette shares her journey from social work and consulting to helping homeowners create heart-healthy spaces that actively soothe their nervous systems. Claudette breaks down exactly how homeowners can figure out their true design style, avoid t...

Host Pam Flitton sits down with Brandon Cobb, founder and CEO of HBG Capital, to discuss the reality of building wealth through land entitlement and real estate development. Brandon shares his journey from being let go from a secure medical device sales job to successfully selling fully entitled residential communities to major national home builders. Brandon breaks down exactly how investors can...

Host Pam Litton sits down with Vessi Kapoulian, founder of DBA Capital Group, to discuss the reality of building wealth through multi-family real estate. Vessi shares her journey from a career in commercial lending to investing in 150+ unit apartment buildings, providing an incredible behind-the-scenes look at how lenders and investors evaluate deals differently. Vessi breaks down exactly how pass...

Austin REALTOR® Pam Flitton talks with Mortgage Loan Officer and Real Estate Broker Abe Hakawati about why right now is the best time to stop renting and start owning. They break down exactly why skipping a home purchase out of fear is incredibly risky for your financial future, and how real estate acts as a natural hedge against inflation. Whether you're a first-time buyer terrified of reject...

Austin REALTOR® Pam Flitton talks with Vancouver Certified Home Inspector David Fairbairn about the realities of home inspections in today’s market. They break down why skipping an inspection is incredibly risky, why new construction properties are often riddled with hidden issues (like missing gas sealants and inadequate water heaters), and how an inspector's communication style can make or b...

On Beyond The Listing , Pam Flitton sits down with Jonathan “John” Hallmark , owner of Hallmark Inspections , to break down what home inspectors see that most buyers and agents miss — and how a little education can prevent big surprises. John shares how he transitioned from being a high school science teacher to running a residential inspection company serving the Austin-area markets (Georgetown,...

In this episode of Beyond the Listing , host Pam Flitton talks with Dave Holman (Holman Homes LLC) about the house-hack blueprint—buying a 2–4 unit property, living in one unit, and using rental income to reduce or even eliminate your housing costs while you build equity. Dave shares how he went from a non-real-estate background to building a large portfolio, what makes a strong investment propert...

In this episode of Beyond the Listing , host Pam Flitton sits down with Arnie Abramson , a seasoned Texas tax sales professional and founder of Texas Tax Sales. Arnie breaks down the often-confused difference between tax liens and tax deeds , explains why Texas is a tax deed state, and shares how investors can navigate courthouse auctions, trustee (mortgage) sales, and redemption periods. From man...