The Truth About “Home Sold Guaranteed” Programs | EP400

<p>You’ve probably heard the ads: “Your home sold guaranteed, or we’ll buy it.” But what does that actually mean?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Real Estate Podcast, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott break down how guaranteed home sale programs really work, why the guaranteed price may be much lower than a seller expects, and what conditions may be hidden in the fine print. They discuss why these programs often involve scheduled price reductions, below-market buyout prices, extra fees, and restrictions that may require sellers to buy their next home through the same team. If you’re thinking about selling and a guaranteed sale program sounds appealing, this episode will help you understand what you’re really agreeing to before signing anything.</p><p><br></p><p>Have you ever seen or been offered a “home sold guaranteed” program? Let us know in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>VIDEO SECTIONS &amp; TIMESTAMPS</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>3:27 What Does the Guarantee Actually Promise?</p><p>4:48 Why the Guaranteed Price Is Below Market Value</p><p>5:50 Structured Price Reductions Explained</p><p>7:05 The $1 Million Home Example</p><p>7:26 How Scheduled Price Drops Work</p><p>8:25 Extra Fees, Legal Costs, and Conditions</p><p>9:14 Being Required to Buy With the Same Team</p><p>10:41 Realtor Incentives vs. Real Selling Strategy</p><p>11:28 The $850K Guarantee Scenario</p><p>12:38 Is This Just a Lead Generation Strategy?</p><p>13:29 Advertising, Fine Print, and Disclosures</p><p>14:44 Have You Ever Used One of These Programs?</p><p>15:22 Outro/recap</p><p><br></p><p>Watch on YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtube.com/kormendytrott</a></p><p>Listen on Spotify:</p><p><a href=" https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21k</a></p><p><br></p><p>Linktree:</p><p><a href="https://linktr.ee/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linktr.ee/kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://instagram.com/kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://youtube.com/kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>Facebook:</p><p><a href="https://facebook.com/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://facebook.com/kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>X:</p><p><a href="https://x.com/kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://x.com/kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn:</p><p><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealty" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealty</a></p><p><br></p><p>TikTok:</p><p><a href="https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrott" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrott</a></p><p><br></p><p>The Kormendy Trott Team was formed in 2011 by Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott. Originally a team of two in Milton, Ontario, KT has grown into a full-service real estate group serving Halton Region, Peel Region, and the Greater Toronto Area.</p>