Matt Leighton

The Shawn and Matt Show

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Real estate agents Shawn Battle and Matt Leighton talk all things Northern Virginia real estate, trends, and news in the real estate industry.

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175. Real Estate Fraud, Government Shutdown, and Realtor Missing 12 Showings 17.10.2025 34:35

In this episode of the Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk about all things real estate and trending topics in the industry. YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram....

174. Opendoor's stock is surging. Is the hype real? 09.10.2025 35:15

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Opendoor and why their stock is surging. YouTube Opendoor's Resurgence: A Bull Case in a Fragmented Real Estate Ecosystem Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/...

173. Government Shutdowns, Buying Opportunities, and Listings Not Getting Traffic 02.10.2025 37:16

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the government shutdown, buying opportunities, and listings not getting showings. YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/t...

172. Compass buys Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion - here's what it means for the industry 25.09.2025 31:05

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Compass acquiring Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6B. YouTube Compass to buy rival brokerage operator Anywhere Real Estate for about $1.5 billion Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.you...

171. Should you accept a pre-market offer or go active on the MLS? 18.09.2025 26:06

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about whether or not you should accept an offer before going on the market or if it's better to list the property on the MLS. YouTube They’re Divorced. A 2% Mortgage Is Keeping Them Together. Cliffside Cape Cod Cottage That Is On the Verge of Plunging Into the Ocean Is Listed for Just $239K 153 Brownell Rd, Eastham, MA 02642 Connect with Shawn Battle http:...

170. How to sell a house in a slow real estate market 11.09.2025 33:52

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the best strategies to sell a house in a down real estate market. YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/...

169. Property raffles are taking over...so what's the catch? 04.09.2025 24:37

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about property raffles. YouTube Texas Couple Raffle Off $7 Million Hill Country Resort for Just $10 What Would You Do With 46 Acres of Texas Hill Country or $2 Million Cash? Win Our Magical Texas Glamping Resort Ohio Woman Spends $12.67 on Raffle Tickets and Ends Up Winning a Cottage in Ireland Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www...

168. Why have realtor commissions increased since the NAR lawsuit? 14.08.2025 34:06

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about how realtor commissions have increased since the NAR lawsuit and a Miami condo takeover controversy. YouTube Buyer’s Agent Commissions Tick Up to Pre-NAR Settlement Levels Waterfront Miami Condo Redevelopment Stalls as Court Sides With Holdout Owners Refusing To Sell Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/thesha...

167. Is the DC Condo Market on the Brink? 31.07.2025 27:20

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the DC and Arlington condo market's falling prices and slower activity. YouTube Condo Values Drop in first half of 2025 Washington housing supply increases. Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.co...

166. Is Zillow Being Overrun by Fake AI Reviews? 24.07.2025 27:10

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the July real estate market, AI reviews on Zillow, HOA Warranty, and why Shawn hates the finance contingency. YouTube Fake AI reviews of real estate agents are taking over Zillow, new study warns Buyers wary of surprise HOA costs now have a safety net Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business...

165. Are Appraisers Ruining Deals? | Final Walkthrough Nightmare | June 2025 Hottest Markets 11.07.2025 39:23

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about appraisers, final walk through issues, and June 2025 hottest markets. YouTube Phoenix couple’s new home found infested by termites, burst pipes one day after closing June 2025 Hottest Housing Markets Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Ma...

164. Would you trade your condo for a $1.7M beach house? 12.06.2025 36:24

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss a Florida developer's idea of a 'condo swap' for his brand new $1.7M new construction homes. YouTube Florida Condo Owners Given Unique Opportunity To ‘Swap’ Their Unit for House Down Payment Amid State’s ‘Condo Crisis’ Coral Reef General Contracting This Southern City Went on a Building Spree but Still Has a Shortage of Homes for Sale—Here’s W...

163. 500K More Sellers Than Buyers, Canadians Pulling Back, and a $10K Relisting Loss 05.06.2025 37:32

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss 500,000 more sellers than buyers, Canadians pulling back from buying properties in the US, and a $10,000 loss when re-listing a property. YouTube The U.S. Housing Market Has Nearly 500,000 More Sellers Than Buyers—the Most on Record. That Will Likely Cause Home Prices to Fall Canadian Homebuyers Are Turning Their Backs on the U.S. After Trump’s Tariffs—These...

162. A $1.8M duplex in Arlington... Was this the plan for Missing Middle? 29.05.2025 27:45

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss a Missing Middle property in Arlington recently listed for $1.8M. YouTube 2129 N Troy St, Arlington, VA 22201 Rare ‘Missing Middle’ duplex listed for $1.8M in North Highlands March 2023: BREAKING: Arlington County Board approves ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changes September 2024: BREAKING: Judge overturns Missing Middle zoning changes October 2024: NEW: In-progr...

161. Real estate agents react to r/RealEstate questions 23.05.2025 27:50

In this episode, Shawn and Matt react to questions from the Reddit thread /r/realestate. Video YouTube "We're calling for highest and best" Listing says home has a cooling system, but inspector says it doesn’t, is a concession fair? Under contract to buy, just found out house is 25% smaller than listed Post closing sellers want us to pay for repair Connect with Shawn Battle http://w...

160. Arlington housing inventory is up 67%...is it finally a buyer's market? 15.05.2025 19:05

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the Arlington, VA housing market for April 2025. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ Business inqui...

159. Compass vs The Industry: Who Wins the Fight Over Private Listings? 08.05.2025 31:52

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Compass Private Exclusive listings and the industry fight over how sellers are able to market their homes for sale. Video YouTube America’s largest real estate brokerages are fighting over private listings Compass Launches Compass Private Exclusives Book, Accessible to All Agents Zillow to stop showing certain home listings in late May under new listing poli...

158. NYT's Podcast on Realtors is Full of Errors...Here's What They Missed 01.05.2025 37:21

In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss The New York Times podcast - The Daily on Realtor commissions. Video YouTube The Daily by The New York Times Sources: NAR membership dips below 1.5M — will losses continue? Redfin Reports U.S. Homes Are Selling at the Slowest Pace in 6 Years How Much Commission Do Buyer-Side Agents Make in Arlington? Fair Housing Corner - "Steering" Connect with Sh...

157. A look at the Northern Virginia 2025 Q1 real estate market... 24.04.2025 20:22

In this episode, Shawn and Matt look at the 2025 Q1 Northern Virginia, Arlington, and DC real estate markets. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattlei...

156. Tariffs or not...something is different about this spring real estate market 11.04.2025 20:38

In this episode of The Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt discuss tariffs, buyer confidence, and the spring market in Northern Virginia. Video YouTube Greater DC Area: Weekly Market Update - Week Ending April 6th Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themat...

155. "Hey Shawn, how's the spring market in Northern Virginia?" 03.04.2025 24:39

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the spring market in Arlington and Northern Virginia. Video YouTube Greater DC Area: Weekly Market Update - Week Ending March 30th Bright MLS Weekly Market Report Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattle...

154. Clear Cooperation is here to stay...but who really wins? 03.04.2025 27:20

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss NAR's decision not to alter the Clear Cooperation Policy. NAR Will Not Alter Clear Cooperation, But Adds New ‘Exempt’ Designation Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com htt...

153. New listings in DC are up 30%...why are people acting like this is a bad thing? 20.03.2025 19:38

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the Washington DC Metropolitan and Arlington real estate markets. Washington DC Metro Weekly Market Update Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/thematt...

152. The real estate industry lacks transparency. These services could fix that... 13.03.2025 45:51

In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss offer management services, the DC Metropolitan real estate market, and Rocket Mortgage buys Redfin. Video YouTube Home Sale Plus Final Offer Rocket Companies to buy real estate firm Redfin in $1.75 billion deal Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com...

151. Should you give up your 2.75% mortgage rate? 06.03.2025 30:47

In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about giving up your 2.75% mortgage rate. Video YouTube Connect with Shawn Battle http://www.thebattlegroup.com https://www.instagram.com/theshawnbattle Business inquiries: shawn@TheBattleGroup.com Connect with Matt Leighton http://www.themattleighton.com https://www.youtube.com/themattleighton https://www.instagram.com/themattleighton/ Business inquiries: matt...