The Rieder Homes Podcast

You listed your home three weeks ago. The photos look great, the price felt right, but your agent keeps calling with the same update: no new showings, no new offers. That's the moment most sellers start second-guessing everything: the price, the agent, the timing. Before you make any big moves, we break down the three scenarios that explain why a home stalls and exactly what to do in each one. Wat...

One of the biggest questions we still get from San Diego buyers and sellers is whether they need to pay a buyer's agent commission after the 2024 rule changes. The short answer is more nuanced than the headlines made it sound, and most people are still working with outdated information. In this video, we walk through what actually changed, what's stayed the same, and the one new rule that's quietl...

Planning to sell your home this year? Before you start any renovations, there are a few things you need to know, because the wrong upgrades can actually cost you money instead of making you more. In this video, we share what we've learned renovating homes in San Diego this year and the data on which upgrades actually pay you back. Watch our video so you can spend smart and sell for more.

Are home prices in San Diego finally coming down? The national headlines say the market is cooling, and in some ways it is. But the actual data tells a more nuanced story. We break down what's really happening with home prices in San Diego County, from a 1.1% year-over-year increase despite a slower market to why inventory levels show we're nowhere near a crash. Whether you're buying or selling, t...

How accurate is your Zillow estimate? If you're buying or selling in San Diego, the number you see online might be further off than you think. We recently listed a home where Zillow was $50,000 under the real value because the algorithm was working off outdated tax records that didn't include a 400-square-foot addition. On unlisted homes, we're seeing a 6-7% margin of error, which on a $600,000 ho...

If you're considering buying a rental property or managing one you already own, screening tenants is one of the most important steps you can take. In our latest video, we’ll show you what to check when screening potential tenants in 2026. From verifying financial stability and rental history to conducting background checks and understanding pet policies, this will help ensure you select only the b...

Selling in 2026 is not just about putting a sign in the yard. It is about getting your home ready for the buyer, and ready for the bank, so your sale does not stall mid-process. We’re sharing the four steps that consistently help our San Diego sellers earn more, starting with a clean, neutral first impression and ending with the right price to drive showings. You’ll also hear how we handled a rece...

Here you can expect to find a variety of content designed to support you at every stage of your real estate journey.