Beyond the Listing

Pam Flitton
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Welcome to Beyond the Listing with Pam Flitton. With over 23 years of experience, Pam takes you beyond the buying and selling process to uncover what truly matters in real estate. From choosing the right realtor and understanding loans to hearing firsthand stories from clients, lenders, and industry partners, this podcast is all about helping you make confident, informed decisions. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just curious about the market, join Pam as she breaks down the process, shares insights, and connects with the community - one story at a time.

  1. Sep 29

    Austin Real Estate Market: More Choices, Less Competition | Pam Flitton

    🚀 More homes, fewer sales, and longer days on market are changing what Austin homebuyers and sellers need to know before making a move. The September 7–14, 2026 Austin-area market update shows 875 new listings, 452 closings/sold, 311 homes under contract, and 1,397 price decreases across Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties. Compared with the Monday three weeks prior, new listings increased in all three counties, while closings/sold and homes under contract declined across the region. Should you buy now or wait? Pamela Flitton breaks down what these numbers mean for Austin homebuyers and sellers, including negotiating power, pricing, staging, and the potential to refinance if rates improve. About Pamela Flitton: Pam Flitton is the host of Beyond the Listing and the owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX in Austin, with 24 years of experience specializing in Central Texas residential real estate. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton - Top-Producing Realtor® & Owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX in Austin, Texas  💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Understand how more inventory and fewer sales are changing the Austin housing market. ✔️ Use increased buyer choice and lower competition to approach negotiations with more flexibility. ✔️ Evaluate why having more time to make a buying decision can benefit Austin homebuyers. ✔️ Understand why buying a home today does not necessarily mean staying with the same interest rate forever. ✔️ Prepare an Austin home for sale with accurate pricing, staging, strong presentation, and professional photography. ✔️ Give buyers a stronger reason to choose your listing when more homes are available. ✔️ Consider how refinancing may become an option if mortgage rates improve, depending on your situation.  🏠 Listen now for expert insights! ❓ Key Questions Answered Q: What is happening in the Austin housing market?A: More homes are coming onto the market, while fewer homes are being sold or going under contract. Price reductions are increasing and days on market are getting longer. Q: What advantages do Austin homebuyers have in the current market?A: Buyers may have more homes to choose from, more negotiating power, and more time to make their decisions. Q: How should sellers prepare their homes for the current Austin market?A: Sellers should be intentional about pricing, staging, presentation, and professional photography because buyers have more choices. 🚀 Ready to Buy in Austin? Thinking about buying or selling in Austin or Central Texas? Use this market update to understand the numbers before making your next move. ⏳ Timestamps (Click to Jump!): 📌 0:00 - Intro 📌 0:35 - Austin Market Changes 📌 1:25 - What It Means for Buyers 📌 1:54 - What Sellers Need to Do 📌 2:40 - Final Buyer Takeaway   📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to FOLLOW 🎧 & SHARE 💬 This Episode! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #BeyondTheListing #PamelaFlitton #AustinRealEstate #CentralTexasRealEstate #AustinRealtor #PlatinumPropertyGroup #REMAXAustin #LivingInAustin #MovingToAustin #AustinHousingMarket #TexasRealEstate #IconsOfRealEstate

    Austin Real Estate Market: More Choices, Less Competition | Pam Flitton

  2. Sep 15

    Austin Home Buying: A Step-by-Step Guide | Pam Flitton

    🚀 Buying a home in Austin? Knowing the process can make the journey far less stressful. What should Austin homebuyers know before making an offer? From getting pre-approved to understanding market conditions, inspections, and closing, the home-buying process involves several important steps. Pam Flitton is the host of Beyond the Listing and the owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX in Austin, with 23+ years specializing in Central Texas residential real estate. On this episode, Pam explores the insider knowledge that separates a smooth Austin close from a stressful one - bringing straight-talk education to help consumers make confident real estate decisions in the Austin metro. This episode gives first-time buyers a practical roadmap for navigating Austin home buying, from pre-approval and market conditions to the final walkthrough and getting the keys. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton - Top-Producing Realtor® & Owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX in Austin, Texas 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ How mortgage lenders evaluate credit, income, and budget during pre-approval   ✔️ How to evaluate Austin housing market conditions before shopping  ✔️ How inventory, negotiation opportunities, and builder incentives can affect a purchase   ✔️ What to consider when comparing prices and making an offer  ✔️ How the home inspection and repair negotiation process works  ✔️ What happens when the lender orders an appraisal  ✔️ How an Austin realtor coordinates with the other agent, lender, and title company  ✔️ What to expect during the final walkthrough, signing, and closing  🏠 Listen now for expert insights! ❓ Key Questions Answered Q: What should first-time homebuyers do before shopping for a house? A: Get pre-approved with a mortgage lender to understand rates, available programs, credit, income, and budget. Q: How should buyers evaluate the Austin housing market? A: Buyers should consider whether it is a buyer’s or seller’s market, how much inventory is available, negotiation opportunities, and builder incentives. Q: What happens before closing on a home? A: Buyers complete a final walkthrough, sign the documents, receive the final payment details and keys, and prepare to move in. 🚀 Ready to Buy in Austin? Start with the process, not the pressure - listen now and get Pamela Flitton’s buyer roadmap. ⏳ Timestamps (Click to Jump!): 📌 0:00 - Intro: First-Time Homebuyer Stress   📌 0:39 - Step 1: Get Pre-Approved   📌 1:07 - Step 2: Understand Austin Market Conditions  📌 1:32 - Step 3: Make an Offer  📌 1:49 - Step 4 & 5: Inspection & Lender Appraisal  📌 2:30 - Final Steps Before Closing   📌 3:01 - Free Buyer's Roadmap for Austin Homebuyers  📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔗 Free Buyer’s Roadmap: https://l1nk.dev/drsyuff 🔖 Don’t Forget to FOLLOW 🎧 & SHARE 💬 This Episode! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #BeyondTheListing #PamelaFlitton #AustinRealEstate #CentralTexasRealEstate #AustinRealtor #PlatinumPropertyGroup #REMAXAustin #LivingInAustin #MovingToAustin #AustinHousingMarket #TexasRealEstate #IconsOfRealEstate

    Austin Home Buying: A Step-by-Step Guide | Pam Flitton

  3. Aug 25

    Austin Home Selling: 8 Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid

    🚀 Could one mistake cost you thousands when selling your Austin home? Pam Flitton, a top-producing Austin Realtor® with 23+ years of Central Texas real estate experience, breaks down 8 mistakes sellers should avoid - from overpricing and ignoring repairs to poor staging, photography, concessions, and communication. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why overpricing can cost you the right selling window   ✔️ How early repairs can save you money  ✔️ Why staging and photography matter   ✔️ How buyer concessions can help sell your home  ✔️ The four pillars of a successful home sale 🏠 Selling a home in Austin? Listen before you list.  📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to FOLLOW 🎧 & SHARE 💬 This Episode! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ #BeyondTheListing #PamelaFlitton #AustinRealEstate #Centra

    Austin Home Selling: 8 Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid

  4. Jul 28

    Living in Austin, Texas? Here's the Zone That Actually Fits You | Pam Flitton

    Which part of Austin actually fits how you live, work, and spend your weekends? Pam Flitton breaks the city into 5 zones so you can stop guessing. Pam Flitton, owner of Platinum Property Group at RE/MAX and host of Beyond the Listing, has spent 23+ years matching Central Texas buyers to the right zip code, not just the right price. In this solo episode, she breaks Austin into five distinct zones and lays out exactly who each one is built for. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Pinpoint which of Austin's 5 zones matches your budget and lifestyle  ✔️ Learn why North Austin — the Domain, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Leander - is the fastest-growing job hub near Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Dell  ✔️ Find out why South Austin's food scene and access to Barton Springs and Zilker Park make it one of the city's most desirable areas   ✔️ See why West Austin's top-tier schools and space come at a premium   ✔️ How to take advantage of massive builder incentives and rate buydowns. ✔️ Get Pam's take on how to match your next move to the right Austin zip code  📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Living in Austin, Texas? Here's the Zone That Actually Fits You | Pam Flitton

  5. Jul 14

    Why People Are Still Moving to Austin: Relocation Mistakes & Buyer Advantages

    Are you wondering why Austin, Texas, remains one of the best places to live in America? In this solo episode, we break down exactly what makes the Austin lifestyle so magnetic. From the booming tech job market and no state income tax, to the unbeatable Tex-Mex and world-class live music scene, Austin truly has something for everyone. After living in the area for 25 years, Pam shares the inside scoop on the biggest mistakes people make when relocating to the area—like ignoring property taxes, commute times, and school districts. Plus, we explore why right now is an incredible time for buyers, highlighting the massive builder incentives and rate buydowns currently available in the market. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why the lack of state income tax and a booming tech scene make Austin a top destination. ✔️ The biggest mistakes buyers make when relocating and how to avoid them. ✔️ Why you should never try to force yourself to "fit" a house. ✔️ Why current market conditions are giving buyers incredible negotiating power. ✔️ How to take advantage of massive builder incentives and rate buydowns. 📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Why People Are Still Moving to Austin: Relocation Mistakes & Buyer Advantages

  6. Jun 30

    Replacing Your Property Manager with AI and Gig Workers with Jordan Brown

    Are you tired of handing over 8-10% of your rental income to a traditional property manager just to have them nickel-and-dime you on maintenance fees? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton sits down with Jordan Brown, co-founder of Keasy, a revolutionary tech-enabled property management company. Jordan shares his incredible journey of leaving his 95-year-old family logistics empire to disrupt the real estate industry. Jordan explains how Keasy is bringing the "Netflix and Uber" business model to landlords. By combining a highly intelligent, centralized AI "brain" with an on-demand, gig-economy network of local "Key Holders," Keasy allows landlords to pay a flat $45/month subscription and choose property management services completely a la carte. Say goodbye to hidden fees and giving up your hard-earned cash flow! 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 🎤 Featuring: Jordan Brown, Co-Founder of Keasy Jordan Brown is the Co-Founder and Partner at Keasy, a tech-enabled property management company based in Washington State. Leveraging nearly two decades of logistics and supply chain experience as a former Vice President at NFI, he brings systems-first thinking to real estate by developing an on-demand "key holder" network that delivers full-service property management at a fraction of traditional costs. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why traditional property managers have a massive conflict of interest. ✔️ Why Jordan left a highly successful family logistics business to launch a startup. ✔️ How Keasy uses a $45 subscription model and an "a la carte" service menu. ✔️ How Keasy utilizes an on-demand army of gig-economy "Key Holders" for local tasks. ✔️ How Keasy trains a centralized AI "brain" to make automated daily property decisions. 📇 Connect with Jordan Brown & Keasy: 🌎 Website → https://keasy.ai/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-brown 📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Replacing Your Property Manager with AI and Gig Workers with Jordan Brown

  7. Jun 23

    Protecting Your Real Estate Wealth from Hidden Taxes and Divorce Mistakes with Susan Jones

    Are you inadvertently setting your family up for a massive tax bill or a legal nightmare with your real estate portfolio? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton sits down with Susan Jones, a wealth advisor, licensed attorney, and managing partner of Sorelle Wealth Partners. Susan breaks down exactly how investors can protect their wealth and avoid the devastating concentration risks and hidden tax traps that come with real estate investing. Susan shares eye-opening stories—from a forgotten uncle on a marquee building’s title deed to the catastrophic financial mistake of keeping the house during a divorce. She also explains why a 1031 exchange isn’t always the smartest move, how to properly manage your LLC expenses, and why women must take confident ownership of their financial futures. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 🎤 Featuring: Susan Jones, Sorelle Wealth Partners Susan W. Jones, JD, CFP®, CDFA® is the Managing Partner and Co-founder of Sorelle Wealth Partners. A licensed attorney and wealth advisor, she specializes in guiding high-net-worth clients through major life transitions like divorce, retirement, and liquidity events. Susan combines her legal, tax, and estate planning expertise with a coaching-oriented approach to deliver highly personalized and actionable financial strategies. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why failing to review your real estate titles regularly can lead to devastating lawsuits. ✔️ Why completing a 1031 exchange isn't always the best tax strategy. ✔️ How depreciation recapture and out-of-state income taxes blindside investors. ✔️ Why fighting to keep the family home during a divorce is often a huge mistake. ✔️ How Susan helps women step into the "main character" role of their financial lives. 📇 Connect with Susan Jones: 🌐 Website → https://www.sorellewealthpartners.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → http://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-wofford-jones-j-d-cfp%C2%AE-cdfa%C2%AE-73942688 📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    Protecting Your Real Estate Wealth from Hidden Taxes and Divorce Mistakes with Susan Jones

  8. Jun 16

    The Nerdy Guide to Estate Planning, Trusts, and Avoiding Probate ft. Cecilia Amo

    Are your loved ones at risk of facing probate, family conflict, or losing their inheritance because you haven't properly set up your estate plan? In this episode of Beyond the Listing, host Pam Flitton speaks with Cecilia Amo, an estate planning attorney and founder of Amo Law. Cecilia shares her transition from civil litigation to relational estate planning and explains why getting to know clients is the key to creating effective legacies. She breaks down the critical differences between wills and trusts, the dangers of DIY legal documents, and why everyone over 18 needs a plan. Cecilia also introduces her new book, Your After Credit Scene, which uses pop culture to demystify legacy planning and make it approachable for everyone. 🎧 Hosted by: Pam Flitton 🎤 Featuring: Cecilia Amo, Amo Law Cecilia Amo is an estate planning attorney, speaker, and the author of Your After-Credits Scene: A Nerd's Guide to Wills, Trusts, and Legacy. As the founder of Amo Law, she serves clients across California including Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego counties focusing on asset protection and intergenerational wealth. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔️ Why a will guarantees probate and a trust keeps your family out of court. ✔️ How the government's default plan (probate) can drain your assets. ✔️ Why DIY documents and AI estate plans often fail. ✔️ How failing to align assets (like life insurance) ruins estate plans. ✔️ The best strategy for getting aging parents to plan their estates. 📇 Connect with Cecilia Amo: 🌐 Website → https://amo-law.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/amolawlegacyplanning 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amolaw.legacyplanning/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/amo-law-legacy-planning/ 📇 Connect with Pam Flitton: 🌐 Website → http://www.platinumpropertygroup.net/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/pflitton 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/flittonpam/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamflitton/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! ⭐ Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

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Welcome to Beyond the Listing with Pam Flitton. With over 23 years of experience, Pam takes you beyond the buying and selling process to uncover what truly matters in real estate. From choosing the right realtor and understanding loans to hearing firsthand stories from clients, lenders, and industry partners, this podcast is all about helping you make confident, informed decisions. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, a seasoned investor, or just curious about the market, join Pam as she breaks down the process, shares insights, and connects with the community - one story at a time.

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  • Creator
    Pam Flitton
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pam Flitton
  • Show Website
    Beyond the Listing