Navigating the 2026 Home Purchase: Deposits, Inspections & Title | RE Real Estate Podcast
Navigating the 2026 Home Purchase: Deposits, Inspections & Title | RE Real Estate Podcast
Keywords
real estate, good faith deposit, home inspection, title insurance, closing process, buyer tips, real estate podcast
Summary
In this episode of the RRE Real Estate Podcast, Clint C. Galliano and Ben Harang discuss the essential steps that follow an accepted offer in real estate transactions. They cover topics such as good faith deposits, home inspections, title work, and the closing process, providing valuable insights for buyers navigating the complexities of purchasing a home.
Takeaways
· The hard part's not over after an offer is accepted.
· Good faith deposits show the seller you're serious.
· Home inspections provide an unbiased view of the property.
· There is no pass or fail in home inspections.
· Buyers can walk away during the inspection period.
· Title work verifies legal ownership of the property.
· Closing day should be anticlimactic if all goes well.
· Ask your title officer questions to clarify doubts.
· Research inspectors early in the buying process.
· Time is of the essence in real estate transactions.
Sound bites
"This is the engagement ring of money."
"There is no perfect house."
"Title proves your legal ownership."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Home Buying Process
01:41 Understanding the Good Faith Deposit
03:29 The Importance of Home Inspections
05:38 Role of the Title Company
08:38 Navigating the Closing Process
10:51 Final Thoughts and Homework for Buyers
Hosts
Ben Harang, REALTOR® La.
License #: 36589
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.859.2500
Office: 985.262.4400
benharang.com
Clint C. Galliano, REALTOR®
La. License #: 995704723
Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners
Mobile: 985.647.4479
Office: 985.262.4400
clintcgallianorealtor.com
Produced by:
Clint Galliano
Music by:
Wiggins Studios
Creators and Guests
Host
Ben Harang
Ben Harang brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed agent and currently works with Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners. Ben’s experience includes single family residential sales, large land sales, subdivision development, building new construction residential and commercial projects and selling REO/Foreclosed properties.
Host
Clint C. Galliano
Clint Galliano, who’s been an agent since 2020 & an investor since 2008, also with Keller Williams Realty Bayou Partners. Clint’s experience includes residential sales, residential rentals, property management, and various avenues of investing.
