Monica Wason

Keeping it Real Estate (M2 Realty Group)

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Keeping It Real Estate is a real estate storytelling podcast that pulls back the curtain on what actually happens between “in contract” and “just sold.” Hosted by Monica Wason, broker and owner of M² Realty Group , this show features real transaction stories shared by Monica and the agents of M² Realty Group. Together, they unpack the real work behind buying and selling homes across Monterey County, Salinas, and California’s Central Coast. Each episode highlights honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about real estate transactions — from first-time home buyers navigating inspections and appr...

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Monica Wason

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🎙️ S1 E6: A Broker & REALTOR® Perspective — Leadership & Expectations 17.02.2026 27:12

What truly separates a broker’s responsibility from a REALTOR®’s day-to-day reality? In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Monica Wason , Broker-Owner of M² Realty Group , sits down with Agent Steven Rodriguez for a direct, unscripted conversation about real estate leadership, brokerage expectations, and agent growth. From broker liability and decision-making… To the production pressure and...

🎙️ S1 E5: How One Lender Can Derail an Entire Real Estate Transaction 10.02.2026 24:43

Everything looked right on paper. The offer was accepted. The deal was moving forward. Then the lender became the problem. In this episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Salinas-based broker Monica Wason sits down with Omar Gonzalez , Realtor at M² Realty Group , to expose how one lender can derail an entire real estate transaction — often quietly, and often too late for buyers and sellers to recov...

🎙️ S1 E4: Why Inspections Matter: 67 Gas Leaks After Closing 02.02.2026 34:45

The deal closed. The keys were handed over. Then, just three days later , the truth came out. In this episode of Keeping It Real-Estate , Broker/Owner Monica Wason sits down with REALTOR® Juan Orozco to unpack a real transaction where 67 gas leaks were discovered after closing — and why this kind of outcome is exactly what home inspections are meant to prevent. They walk through what inspections...

🎙️ S1 E3: When the Property Line Isn’t Where You Thought It Was 27.01.2026 26:09

What happens when a property line isn’t where everyone thought it was — and you’re already in the middle of a seller transaction? In this episode, host Monica Wason , Broker-Owner of M² Realty Group, is joined by REALTOR® Sergio Ruiz to break down a real sale that took an unexpected turn when a boundary line issue surfaced mid-transaction. What initially appeared to be a straightforward listing qu...

🎙️ S1 E2: Mission Accomplished: Helping Veterans Buy Their Next Home 21.01.2026 30:57

In this episode, host Monica Wason , Broker/Owner of M² Realty Group , sits down with Steven Rodriguez , REALTOR® at M², to share the real story behind his very first transaction — helping Veteran sellers in Salinas, Monterey County successfully sell their home and purchase their replacement property in Salinas using their VA loan . The conversation breaks down how a seller contingency was structu...

Keeping It Real Estate — Episode 1: Oh Well 14.01.2026 13:09

A smooth real estate transaction in Monterey County nearly fell apart when inspections revealed the home’s well was completely dry. In this first episode of Keeping It Real Estate , Salinas real estate broker Monica Wason of M² Realty Group shares a real behind-the-scenes transaction story that shows how unexpected inspection issues can derail even the cleanest deals. What began as a strong offer...