House Wars
House Wars
The real estate market isn’t all open houses, pretty listings, and reality TV drama. Behind every deal is a battlefield of negotiations, hidden rules, corporate power plays, and agents fighting to protect their clients in an industry that’s constantly shifting.
Hosted by top real estate agent Laura Valente, House Wars takes you behind the scenes of the housing market — from commission debates and client loyalty struggles, to the truth about Zillow, MLS rules, and why buyers often don’t see the whole picture. Expect insider stories, market shakeups, and unfiltered conversations that reveal the wild, wild west side of real estate.
Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or just fascinated by the business, House Wars pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to win in real estate today.
House Wars
HOUSE WARS – EPISODE 2: The Pricing Trap
House Wars with Laura Valente
Episode: The Pricing Trap — Why Overpricing Can Destroy Your Listing
In this eye-opening episode, Laura Valente breaks down one of the biggest mistakes sellers and agents make in today’s market: overpricing a home.
With her signature honesty and real-world experience across San Diego and Orange County, Laura explains why unrealistic pricing can sabotage a sale, damage an agent’s reputation, and turn a great listing into a stale one.
You’ll learn:
- Why “dream prices” don’t work in a data-driven market
- How buyers actually evaluate value (stack, comps, upgrades, views)
- The psychology behind days-on-market and why it matters
- When underpricing works… and when it absolutely does not
- Why turning down a listing can sometimes protect your business
- How sellers can choose the right agent — not the flattery agent
Whether you’re a seller who wants to understand real market value or an agent who wants to build a reputation for integrity, this episode gives you the truth the industry doesn’t always say out loud.
A property is only worth what the market is willing to pay — and what someone ultimately does pay.
Honesty is not just good ethics… it’s good business.
Tune in to learn how to price with confidence and avoid the most common trap in real estate.