The Most Valuable Podcast

MVP Ep.40 - The House Master with Justin Johnson

Every home has a story, and when buying a home in order to uncover the full story you need to get a home inspection. On this episode we bring in Justin Johnson as our guest. Justin is the owner of the best home inspection company in the San Francisco Bay Area, HouseMaster Bay Area formerly known as HouseMaster Eastbay. We go in depth on the importance of a home inspections, what the inspectors actually do and why it is essential to have one done. Also we dive into how Justin has become a successful entrepreneur at the age of 27 and is already starting a second company called Build X. Make sure to follow Justin on IG @housemaster_eastbay @justincjohnson

MVP Ep.39 - The Real And The Fake With Ricky Alvarez

In every industry, you'll find a mix of genuine and disingenuous players. Spotting the fakes can be tough, but their true colors always shine through. Meanwhile, authentic individuals often fly under the radar, yet their contributions are vital. This episode celebrates one such genuine soul—our special guest, Ricky Alvarez. With a decade of real estate expertise, a wealth of knowledge, and a passion for giving back as the president of NHORA, Ricky embodies authenticity. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation about the real estate industry, where we uncover what sets the real apart from the rest. Follow Ricky on Instagram @ricky_therealtor @nhoraeastbay.

MVP Ep.38 - Crash, Covid and Content with Brooks Landry

There have been so many major events in the last 20 years. From the world economic crash of 2008, to the world wide pandemic of 2020. All these events have reshaped the real estate market for good or bad depending on what side of the fence you where on. Join us as we take a dive into these past events and also look forward to the future of content creation with our special guest Brooks Landry. Brooks is a pillar in the bay area real estate world, and is the go to person in the San Ramon Valley. You can follow Brooks on Instagram @brookslandrygroup and check out his new company on Instagram  @content_drip

MVP Ep.37 - Behind The Camera with Shadow Films

Have you ever wondered how all this content on social media is made? Do you have a passion for photography and cinematography? On this episode we bring in @theshadowfilms_ to talk about how he got into the career of content creation, his views on how it can be used to make your business successful, being an entrepreneur and because we are a real estate podcast his views on the industry. make sure to follow Shadow Films on on IG @theshadowfilms_ and listen to his podcast @hablandocontusombrepodcast

MVP Ep.36 - San Francisco Bay Area Spring Market Update

Wow time sure does fly. We are already heading into the summer of 2025 and the real estate market here in the San Francisco Bay Area is starting to heat up just like the weather. But before we get into all of that , lets recap the first half of the year. So Join us as we give you a San Francisco Bay Area Spring Market Update.

MVP Ep.35 - Is California Worth It?

As a resident of California we are spoiled with some of the best weather, beaches and even mountain ranges in the world. In a span of three hours we can go to enjoy sunshine at the beach to skying down the mountain slopes. But not everything is perfect here, and in recent years the state has been hit with natural disasters, a homeless epidemic and political turmoil. So in this episode we discuss the pros and cons of the golden state and is it worth living here.

MVP Ep.34 - Personality vs Professionalism, Where is the line?

We get it this is not the good old' days anymore. With social media and an evolving society people are more free to express their personality. However when is enough enough? Has customer service, speaking to others with respect and professionalism, having high work standards disappeared? In this episode we discuss these trends taking place in the work field and give examples of what is taking place in the world of real estate professionals.

MVP Ep.33 - You Are Being Controlled To Rent

Do you feel like you will never be able to buy a home? Prices are just to high and the city you want to live in is to dang expensive. Well this is not by chance, or just how thing usually work. There is a revolution happening in the American housing market with large corporations aiming to own all the homes and make You a life long renter. Listen to us go over what is taking place and how you can get out of this costly spiderweb.

MVP Ep.32 - Adapt or Complain

In such a competitive housing market here in the Bay Area, with inventory shortages, demand in highly desirable cities have cause prices to sky rocket. Many native residents have been priced out of the cities they grew up. This is one of the biggest obstacles first time homebuyers face, and we go over how to overcome this obstacle and the sacrifices that are needed to make your dream of homeownership a reality.

MVP Ep.31 - Speak up or Fail

Your voice as a Buyer is super important in ensuring you have a successful home buying experience. It can be the difference maker in actually becoming a homeowner or having a bad experience and not achieving your goal. We dive into the reasons why and share our experiences from both sides as a buyer and a real estate agent.