🎙️ Summary:

This episode is a wild ride from start to finish. Joe and Makayla kick things off with a spine-tingling story from a recent home showing that felt straight out of a horror movie—think missing keys, creepy basements, and lights turning on by themselves.

Once the chills subside, the duo dives into something every homebuyer needs: setting up a smart, stress-free property search. They break down how to use LivPortland.com, Redfin, and even touch on Zillow, sharing real-world tips to filter like a pro and avoid getting overwhelmed by irrelevant listings.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or just nosey (hey, no judgment), this episode delivers practical advice with just the right dose of personality.

🎯 Episode Highlights

• Creeped Out & Locked Out
  Makayla tells the kind of showing story that makes you question basements and smart cameras forever.
• Search Smarter, Not Harder
  Why just browsing on Zillow isn't enough—and how to avoid endless scrolling and irrelevant listings.
• The Goldmine You’re Probably Not Using
  Joe shows why LivPortland.com beats the big-name sites when it comes to speed and accuracy.
• Redfin vs. Zillow vs. Local
  Makayla breaks down where Redfin shines, what Zillow gets wrong, and why the local edge matters.
• What Filters Actually Matter
  The difference between what you want and what you need—and why it could make or break your search.
• How Big Is 1,200 Square Feet, Really?
  A simple garage-based analogy that finally helps you picture square footage.
• Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse
  Why setting alerts without overthinking them can save you from second-guessing every home.
• Behind the Curtain: The Pro Tools
  A peek at the advanced filters agents use that most buyers skip right past.
• The Beach House Game Plan
  Joe shares his exact (dreamy) filter settings for coastal properties��because planning ahead matters.
• From Books to Bandwidth
  A quick flashback to the days before online listings, and what that history means for today’s buyers.

 🔎 Set up your own pro-level home search (minus the creepy basement vibes) at LivPortland.com.
👀 Want to watch this walkthrough live? Check out the video version on our YouTube channel.
📲 Got questions or want help fine-tuning your search? Contact the LivPortland Team. 

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