The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris

Buying a home can feel like the highest-stakes decision you’ll ever make... which is exactly why most people leave their best skills at the door the moment they start house hunting. In this episode, Scott sits down with Brian Tran, founder of Fifty Hills Real Estate, to talk about how to approach homebuying like an entrepreneur: get honest about your goals, zoom out to the long game, and build the...

What happens when credit is the thing holding you back, but you do not want to talk about it out loud? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, Scott Harris talks with mortgage loan officer, author, and credit educator Kristi Nowrouzi about how credit impacts mortgage approval and rates, and what first-time buyers can do to get mortgage ready without shame or overwhelm. Kristi shares her own experi...

What if you could approach home buying with the patience and understanding of a teacher? This episode of The Pursuit of Home brings you a heartfelt, insightful conversation as host Scott Harris sits down with Amy Slate, a former educator turned Boston real estate professional, to explore how her teaching background shapes a more supportive, thoughtful home-buying experience. From guiding first-tim...

4 years strong, Ashley Glover has never given up on her homebuying journey. But there have been many times when she did want to give up. This episode of The Pursuit of Home, brings you coaching in real time as host Scott Harris sits with Ashley to explore the emotional journey of house hunting, balancing practical needs with personal dreams, and turning homeownership fears into faith-driven possib...

Does finding your dream home, stress-free, sound like a distant dream? Then this episode of The Pursuit of Home, is what you need. Tune in as host Scott Harris sits down with Justin Scott, a first-time broker at Varsity Real Estate and former ice cream entrepreneur, to uncover how authenticity, transparency, and shared values created a surprisingly joyful homebuying journey for client Adam Kingman...

The prospect of buying a home has always been riddled with fear, apprehension, and some amount of stress. And, the state of the real estate market today doesn’t make things any better. But what if traditional homebuying advice is actually the thing keeping you away from your dream home? In the latest episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with David Sidoni, Founder of "How to...

In celebration of the launch of Scott’s book The Pursuit of Home, Scott zooms in on the partnership between homebuyer and real estate agent. In any journey, who you travel with is just as important as where you’re travelling; the journey to homeownership is no different. The right real estate agent can make or break the experience, but it can be a daunting task to find the right one. In the latest...

The act of buying a home is often accompanied by the word ‘journey’ and rightly so - it’s a process that can overwhelm you and empower you. If you want more of the latter, the latest episode of The Pursuit of Home, will do the trick. Host Scott Harris goes solo, sharing crucial lessons learned from two decades of guiding homebuyers to success. Drawing from his new book, Scott reveals why finding t...

Remember when flipping houses became THE thing to do if you were looking for a side hustle to make a not-so-quick (but big) buck? Well, it turns out there’s more to the phenomenon than making money, and there are good guys who are still doing it. This real estate act can also be a way to bring communities together. On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Marina Jos...

Can a house be more than just a structure? Can it become a sanctuary of healing and transformation? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with mental health advocate and podcast host Gretchen Schoser to explore how a home can become a sanctuary for emotional healing and personal transformation. After leaving her corporate tech career and relocating from Florida to ups...

In real estate, much like in life, the most surprising skills often make you a winner. Think patience, one’s ability to form connections, authenticity, and all that good stuff! In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Jonathan Hayek, a former special education teacher who transformed his life through real estate investing. Jonathan shares how he went from a modest W...

Today’s equity-obsessed market has led people to believe that real estate just isn’t worth the risk, anymore. But what if we’re all just doing it wrong? Because the reality is that the biggest cases of “old money” find their roots in real estate. Tune into the latest episode of The Pursuit of Home, as host Scott Harris sits down with Brett Jennings, Silicon Valley luxury home marketing expert and...

What if you could buy your dream home, even if it needs major renovations, without doing any of the work yourself? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Matt Kelly, Associate Broker at Blanchard and Calhoun, to share a remarkable story of trust, timing, and transformation. At the height of a volatile real estate market, Tyler and Alyssa Gordon made a bold leap, a...

On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Deborah Morton, Founder and CEO of Clareo Real Estate, to unpack what drives successful real estate transactions. With over $65M in recent sales, Deborah draws from her background in hospitality and real estate to highlight why relationship-building, clear communication, and strategic negotiation are more critical than any li...

What if you could learn real estate investing strategies that apply directly to your home search? On this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Lee Yoder, founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, to discuss his transition from physical therapy to real estate success. Lee shares how investors and homebuyers can find hidden value in overlooked properties, especi...

What if you could build trust and stand out in today's competitive real estate market? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with Denis Smykalov, founder of Wolsen Real Estate, about building trust and authenticity in the digital real estate era. Denis shares how he leveraged personal branding, embraced crypto, and prioritized relationships to grow his business. They...

What if you could learn the insider secrets of successful real estate transactions in high-demand markets? Hint: It’s not necessarily about the transaction itself! On The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris sits down with real estate experts Lisa Weissman and Bela Sheth of Houlihan Lawrence to uncover what it takes to buy wisely in a competitive market. With over 40 years of combined experience in...

What if you could confidently and clearly navigate today's shifting real estate market? In this episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris talks with Betsy Pepine, a nationally recognized broker and best-selling author, about navigating today’s evolving real estate market. From the “new normal” of interest rates to creative buying strategies, Betsy shares practical insights for homebuyers....

What if finding your dream home could be more magnetic than frenetic? In this special episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris unveils the Magnetic Method, a four-step approach to home buying that shifts the process from stressful to seamless. Fresh from launching his new brokerage, Magnetic, Scott shares insights from his upcoming book and explains how to Activate, Align, Amplify, and At...

What if you could better understand the emotional and psychological journey behind every home purchase? In this special trailer episode of The Pursuit of Home, host Scott Harris shares what’s ahead as the podcast returns on 29th April. With real conversations from homebuyers, agents, and experts, the show uncovers what it really takes to find the place you call home - beyond price, square footage,...

Ever have doubts if you're ever going to find that home? You're not alone. What does your agent bring to the table to help keep you focused and calm? Let's take it a step further:  What if your agent was more than a cheerleader, but had a deep, abiding religious faith? How would that help? Today we meet with Elizabeth Gleason, a high-performing agent in the Dallas/Grapevine Texas ma...

Happy holidays from everyone at The Pursuit of Home! There are drones in New Jersey. What are they? There are also drones in the real estate market. And they’re in between you and your dream home. How do you defeat them? On this episode, it’s time to go behind the scenes to discover the most important thing you can do to be successful in your real estate search, wherever you are. Listen in because...

You’re probably not a professional researcher or question-asker. But what if you had access to one when it came time to buy your house? Today we interview Erielle Reshef, ABC News Correspondent. Since 2017, she’s helped unpack the questions and stories that interest viewers on Good Morning America, ABC Evening News, and other programs. We explore how Reshef wore her professional hat duri...

Have you ever fantasized about hosting a big Thanksgiving dinner and remembered that you don't have the space? Do you have a dining table you love that you want to fit in your new property? What if the dream you're having is not how you actually live? This week Scott hosts a solo episode where he talks about how Thanksgiving can help your property search – or can actually get in the way of it. It...

There's a ramp-up time for most buyers to get comfortable making bids on houses. How long will it take for you to cross that line? But what happens when every property is selling over the asking price? How do you manage that process, emotionally and financially? On this episode, we bring on Rochester's Biggest Realtor, an agent of nearly 4 decades, Jeff Scofield. Scott and Jeff talk about how buye...