The Next Move

Choosing a brokerage is one of the most important decisions a real estate agent will make—but not all brokerages offer the same opportunities, culture, support, or path for growth. In this episode of The Next Move Podcast , hosts Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick share their personal real estate journeys and the factors that ultimately led them to choose eXp Realty over other brokerage options. Drawing...

What does it take to go from selling real estate to building a real estate empire? In this episode of The Next Move Podcast , hosts Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with real estate investor, entrepreneur, and podcast host Aaron Amuchastegui to discuss his journey from real estate agent to successful investor, business owner, and industry leader. Aaron shares the lessons he's learned fro...

Protect What Matters: Insurance Strategies for Homeowners & Investors Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make—but choosing the right insurance policy can be just as important. On this episode of The Next Move Podcast , Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Jacob Neading of Goosehead Insurance to discuss everything homeowners, buyers, sellers, and investors ne...

What really happens between the time a contract is signed and the day you get the keys? In this episode of The Next Move Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with the incredible team from Sendera Title's Temple office to pull back the curtain on the title and escrow process. Whether you're buying your first home, selling your current one, or you're a REALTOR® looking to be...

A home inspection can save you thousands of dollars—or help you avoid a costly mistake before closing. In this episode of The Next Move Podcast , Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with Kody Heinze , owner of Centex Home Inspections , to discuss what buyers, sellers, and real estate agents need to know about the inspection process. Kody shares what inspectors look for, the most common issues fo...

Choosing the right lender can make or break your home-buying experience. In this episode of The Next Move Podcast , Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick sit down with two trusted local mortgage professionals, Jacob Studdard of Edge Home Finance and Donna Lawless of Fairway Mortgage 365, to discuss what buyers need to know before selecting a lender. From loan programs and down payment options to pre-approv...

Selling a home is more than putting it on the market and hoping for the best. The most successful sales start long before the listing goes live. In this episode of The Next Move Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick discuss what sellers need to know before listing their home. They cover everything from preparing your property and understanding market value to pricing strategy, marketing, and worki...

Buying a home starts long before you walk into your first showing. In this episode of The Next Move Podcast , Jennifer Bruns and Matt Dick talk about what buyers need to know before starting the house hunting process. From finances and budgeting to neighborhoods, choosing the right REALTOR®, and avoiding common mistakes, this episode is designed to help first-time and newer buyers feel more prepar...

In Episode 2 of The Next Move Podcast, Jennifer Bruns and Mathew Dick dive into the realities of starting a career in real estate and what new and newer agents really need to know to build momentum in today’s market. From finding your first clients to building confidence, creating relationships, and avoiding common mistakes, this episode is packed with honest advice and real-world insight from two...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Next Move Podcast. In this episode, Central Texas REALTORS® Jennifer Bruns and Mathew Dick introduce themselves, share their backgrounds in real estate, and talk about why they started the podcast. With 28 years of combined experience, Jennifer and Matt dive into real conversations about today’s market, what buyers and sellers are facing right now, and the...