The Shawn and Matt Show
Real estate agents Shawn Battle and Matt Leighton talk all things Northern Virginia real estate, trends, and news in the real estate industry.
Episodes
182 episodes
182. 60 Showings. Zero Offers. One Huge Disclosure Mistake
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss when to disclose and other trending topics in the real estate industry.Watch this week's episode on YouTube!
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Episode 182
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35:43
181. Zillow Removed Climate Data... Why Is It So Controversial?
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Zillow removing climate data from their website.Watch this week's episode on YouTube!
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Episode 181
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27:18
180. Northern Virginia’s Most Controversial Home Renovation
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the most controversial home in renovation in Northern Virginia.Watch this week's episode on YouTube! Drone footage by
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Episode 180
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28:50
179. Northern Virginia October 2025 Market Update | Trump’s 50 Year Mortgage | When to Sell This Spring
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Northern Virginia October 2025 real estate market statistics, Trump's possible 50-year mortgage, and when the best time in the spring is to sell a house. Watch this week's episode on...
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Episode 179
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37:51
178. Bidding Wars or Lowball Offers? Welcome to Northern VA Real Estate
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the Northern Virginia real estate market and how some properties are getting multiple offers while others are getting lowball offers.Watch this week's episode on
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Episode 178
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25:37
177. AI is Changing Real Estate Marketing... But is it Going Too Far?
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about AI real estate marketing and whether or not agents are using it to deceive buyers and sellers.Watch this week's episode on YouTube!
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Episode 177
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29:05
176. Alexandria Developer Bankrupt, Arlington Condo Conversion Cancelled, and TJ Oshie’s $9M McLean Sale
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt talk about all things Northern Virginia real estate with stories like an Alexandria developer going bankrupt, a stalled Arlington condo conversion project, and former Washington Capitals star and Stanley Cup C...
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Episode 176
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35:37
175. Real Estate Fraud, Government Shutdown, and Realtor Missing 12 Showings
In this episode of the Shawn and Matt Show, Shawn and Matt talk about all things real estate and trending topics in the industry.YouTubeConnect with Shawn Battle
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Episode 175
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34:35
174. Opendoor's stock is surging. Is the hype real?
In today's episode, Shawn and Matt discuss Opendoor and why their stock is surging. YouTube
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Episode 174
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35:15
173. Government Shutdowns, Buying Opportunities, and Listings Not Getting Traffic
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the government shutdown, buying opportunities, and listings not getting showings. YouTubeConnect with Shawn Battle
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Episode 173
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37:16
172. Compass buys Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion - here's what it means for the industry
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about Compass acquiring Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6B.YouTube
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Episode 172
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31:05
171. Should you accept a pre-market offer or go active on the MLS?
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
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Episode 171
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26:06
170. How to sell a house in a slow real estate market
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about the best strategies to sell a house in a down real estate market. YouTubeConnect with Shawn Battle
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Episode 170
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33:52
169. Property raffles are taking over...so what's the catch?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about property raffles.YouTube Texas Couple Raff...
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Episode 169
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24:37
168. Why have realtor commissions increased since the NAR lawsuit?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about how realtor commissions have increased since the NAR lawsuit and a Miami condo takeover controversy. YouTube
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Episode 168
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34:06
167. Is the DC Condo Market on the Brink?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the DC and Arlington condo market's falling prices and slower activity.YouTube
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Episode 167
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27:20
166. Is Zillow Being Overrun by Fake AI Reviews?
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
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Episode 166
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27:10
165. Are Appraisers Ruining Deals? | Final Walkthrough Nightmare | June 2025 Hottest Markets
In this episode, Shawn and Matt talk about appraisers, final walk through issues, and June 2025 hottest markets.YouTube
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Episode 165
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39:23
164. Would you trade your condo for a $1.7M beach house?
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
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Episode 164
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36:24
163. 500K More Sellers Than Buyers, Canadians Pulling Back, and a $10K Relisting Loss
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.YouTub...
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Episode 163
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37:32
162. A $1.8M duplex in Arlington... Was this the plan for Missing Middle?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss a Missing Middle property in Arlington recently listed for $1.8M.YouTube
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Episode 162
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27:45
161. Real estate agents react to r/RealEstate questions
In this episode, Shawn and Matt react to questions from the Reddit thread /r/realestate.VideoYouTube
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Episode 161
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27:50
160. Arlington housing inventory is up 67%...is it finally a buyer's market?
In this episode, Shawn and Matt discuss the Arlington, VA housing market for April 2025. VideoYouTubeConnect with Shawn Battle
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Episode 160
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19:05