Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

🏠 First up: 13 Things You Should NEVER Have in Your Home When Selling Clutter, pet smells, political stuff, junk piles, broken faucets, questionable decor choices—we’re calling it all out. Want your home to sell faster (and for more 💰)? Start here.

📸 Then: Why Overpriced Sellers Ignore the Obvious Terrible listing photos, dead grass, vertical shots, and one poor dog showing up in every frame. Sound familiar? We're diving into the seller blind spots that make agents cry.

💥 Also in this episode:

• 🔥 "Lease or Leave It?" – Don’t let a propane tank wreck your deal
• 🌿 Wetlands Alert! – PEI has new tools to identify protected land before you build your dream home on a marsh
• 💨 Soot vs. Sea Air – Ontario car-washing horror vs. PEI’s ocean breeze bliss
• 💼 Turn-Key Cottage Hunters – Waterfront property + bookings = 🔥 hot commodity
• 🛡️ Do Conservation Easements Exist in PEI? – Yes, and they come with perks (like tax breaks!)
• 🧱 Raw Land, Rookie Mistakes – When a developer’s son trusts the wrong advice… oof.

If you're tired of sugar-coated real estate fluff, this episode is for you. It’s smart, a little spicy 🌶️, and full of insights you won’t hear from your average open house chat.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

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📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

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In this episode of The Michael and Patty Show, we're diving headfirst into some of the more surprising (and frustrating) quirks of the real estate world. From sketchy septic clauses to buyers ghosting after great showings, we’ve seen it all—and we’re talking about it.

🔍 Here's what's on the docket:

• 💩 Write Your Septic Clause Right – How to avoid getting stuck with a bad tank and a worse bill.
• 🧠 Creating Your Own Market – When one buyer overpays and the domino effect creates a brand new (possibly inflated) real estate reality.
• 💸 Commission Kickbacks – The truth about buyer agents refunding commission to clients… and what the data says.
• 🏗️ Rogue Contracts – Why some new agents are skipping crucial legal steps (hello, IRAC and residency rules?).
• 🗺️ Hidden Tourist Gem – Visiting PEI? Get your brochures at Founders’ Hall near the cruise ship terminal.
• 👻 Vanishing Buyers – Why your great showing didn’t turn into an offer—and how to follow up.
• 🚫 Stop Paying Cash (Especially for Septic Pumping) – If someone’s dodging taxes, what else are they dodging?
• 🔐 Secret Listing Sources – How to find listings that aren't on MLS: cancelled, expired, or quietly waiting.
• 🏢 Condos and Chaos – The wild west of unregulated condo management.
• 📧 Why Some Agents Won’t Pick Up the Phone – Just email? Really?
• 📬 “Send Me More Info” – How to ask for what you actually want (and get a better response).

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

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Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

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Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

🧨 Michael's Story of the Deal That Died at the Curb – After back-and-forth negotiations, the buyers drove by and ghosted. Time wasted. Agents annoyed. Vendors frustrated. We break down what happened and why follow-through matters.

📉 What's the REAL Success Rate for Real Estate Agents? Spoiler: it’s not as glamorous as HGTV makes it look.

💼 Commercial Property Dream or Delusion? Bought at $405K, listed at $1.2M seven years later. We ask: Is the income triple? Will it appraise? What are the actual sold comparables? And how does it stack up across provinces?

🚛 Moving Hack You Need to Know – Want a discount? Hire an empty truck heading back to the Maritimes. Genius or what?

📤 Double-Check Your Counter Offers – Whether buying or selling, always follow up. One of ours showed up over 5 hours late. Yikes.

🔧 Real Estate Tech Corner – We're talking next-gen garage door openers: Wi-Fi, phone apps, Amazon integration, auto-close magic, and whisper-quiet setups.

📊 Island Stats You Didn’t Know You Needed – What's the average age on PEI? How do we stack up demographically? It’s quirky, it’s fun, and it’s very “us.”

🚬 Selling a Smoky House? – From ozone machines to extreme cleaning, we share practical (and slightly drastic) remedies for that not-so-fresh smell.

🏝️ The Strangest Buyer Requests We've Ever Received – From goats to ghost-free homes, you won't believe what people ask for in PEI real estate.

🕰️ Sellers Ask: “Are We Losing Time During Conditional Offers?” – We explain the answer and how to play the waiting game smartly.

🔍 What Happens If the Home Inspection Bombs? – Can the buyer walk? What about the deposit? We dig into the fine print.

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

In this episode, Michael and Patty dive deep into the wild, weird, and wonderfully unpredictable world of PEI real estate 🏡.

From UK buyers adjusting to island prices 🇬🇧➡️🇨🇦, to Ontarians acting like they’re calling the shots from the centre of the universe 🌍, we’re not holding back.

What’s inside:

🎯 PEI’s two markets—emotional buys vs. utility buyers

🚪 Why sellers should not be home during showings (seriously)

🪧 The mystery of the “SOLD” sign—is it really sold?

📱 Weirdest texts REALTORS get (yes, someone really said that)

🏝️ Island slang for the uninitiated

⏱️ How long should you wait for an agent to reply? (Not 24 hours!)

🕵️‍♂️ Should agents disclose if they’re selling their own place? (Yup.)

🙄 When agents dismiss buyer concerns over and over again

🚫 Why it’s okay when your agent says, “Don’t buy this”

💦 Wet basement horror stories and hidden surprises

🏗️ Spec homes: well-built or slapped together?

🧾 COVID pricing: the ghost of 2020 comps still haunts us

📋 PEIREA rules—what you didn’t know about relisting

Fast-paced, brutally honest, and surprisingly fun—this one’s for the real estate nerds, buyers, sellers, and anyone who’s ever texted a REALTOR without context 😂.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

🎧🏡 #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEI

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

In this power-packed episode, we cover everything they don’t teach you in real estate school — but absolutely should:

🧠 Using Chatgpt to Analyze Maps – Yes, AI is coming for your maps too. Here's how to make it your secret weapon.

🏡 Seniors Downsizing Drama – When you’re told who you “have to” list with... and why you should raise an eyebrow (or two).

📜 Restrictive and Protective Covenants – The fine print that can kill your dream home or business plan. We’re talking minimum sizes, seasonal rentals, HOA fees, and more.

💰 Appealing Your Property Tax Values – Because why pay a dime more than you have to?

🌳 Placing a Value on Land – It’s not Monopoly, and we’ll show you how to price dirt properly.

🌊 The PEI Market Reality Check – Spoiler: It’s an easy market to enter — but if you're selling land or luxury, pack a lunch. It’s a loooong ride.

🤝 When a Friend Wants to Buy Your Property – How to keep the deal — and the friendship — alive.

⚖️ How to Avoid Lawsuits in Real Estate – Two rules: Don't guess. Don't lie. We’ll show you the rest.

🏠 Staging a Home for Sale – Because your neon green walls aren't helping.

🚫 The Myth of “No Restrictions” – There's always fine print... Always.

📸 Too Much Information? – Floor plans, videos, 360 tours, and the art of showing just enough to seal the deal without scaring buyers away.

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

🎧🏡 #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEI

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

🎙️ Where’s the Best Corner of PEI to Live? 🏝️🏘️ Real Talk on Real Estate & Island Life!

In this jam-packed episode, we tackle a listener question from Sue: Which part of Prince Edward Island is the best to call home? 🧭 (Spoiler: it depends on your love for remote beaches 🏖️ or city buzz 🏙️.)

Then, we dive into this week’s hot topics:

🤖 AI & Full Disclosure – We’re way past the Photoshop days. What honesty looks like now in the digital age.

🚗 Cars & Island Life – Plates, safeties, snow tires, service, brands and Island realities.

🔥 Heating Costs – Agents always ask... but what do buyers really need to know?

📸 Listing a Property – The behind-the-scenes of getting your house on the MLS.

🗺️ Photos Suggesting Property Lines – Helpful or a legal landmine?

⏱️ Timing Offers & Counters – Why speed isn’t always your best negotiating tool.

Whether you're dreaming of your PEI escape, selling your beloved home, or just love a no-nonsense take on real estate—this episode’s for you. Hit play now! 🎧

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

🎧🏡 #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEI

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome back to The Michael and Patty Show – Living in Prince Edward Island! 🌊🏡 In this episode, we’re covering a jam-packed mix of essential insights, fun stories, and thought-provoking topics about life and real estate on PEI.

We kick things off with a hot topic: IRAC’s updated regulations 🧾 around approving residential property purchases in municipalities — especially as they relate to the federal government’s 2023 move to ban certain non-Canadians from buying residential property 🛑. What does that really mean for buyers and sellers on the Island?

Next, we ask the question: "Do we really need 50 listing photos?" 📸 Just because we can doesn’t mean we should! We dig into listing best practices and how too many images might actually turn buyers off instead of attracting them.

We also explore the murky world of property values vs tax assessments 💰— with buyers often using tax assessments to justify low offers, and politicians trying to win votes by tweaking property taxes 🗳️. Should these numbers be trusted when pricing or buying a home?

Ever wonder why your offer wasn’t accepted? 🤨 We discuss why it’s important to ask questions, learn, and adjust your strategy – instead of just walking away frustrated.

Plus, we dive into the latest median prices and number of active listings in PEI’s biggest markets.

But we don’t stop there. We talk about all the behind-the-scenes services that make home ownership work — from garbage collection 🗑️ and snowblowing ❄️ to oil delivery, propane, and even how to get your mailbox keys 🔑.

And for anyone who’s thought about going solo, we share personal stories about being an entrepreneur on PEI 💼 — the highs, the lows, and why it’s a path worth considering.

Finally, we reflect on how far the real estate industry has come in just 25 years 🚀: From Geolink access and paper contracts to digital signatures, e-transfers, video walkthroughs, drone photography, and instant information at your fingertips. It’s been an incredible transformation — and we’ve been here through it all.

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

🎧🏡 #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEI

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟

Welcome to The Michael and Patty Show (MAPS) Podcast🎙️, your premier audio destination for all things Prince Edward Island Real Estate! Join seasoned pros Michael and Patty as they unpack over four decades of full-time experience in PEI Real Estate, offering you unscripted, expert insights with each episode. 🏡✨

In this packed episode of The Michael and Patty Show, we cover everything you need to know to navigate the ever-changing world of PEI real estate.

💰 FINTRAC Fumbles? We dig into the stats 🕵️‍♂️ – $120M later, how many money launderers were actually caught? 🤔

📝 Danger Zone: Adding Docs to Your P&S Agreement – Authenticity overload! 🧾📸🏡

❄️🏡 Winterize That Cottage? – What to ask before making it a year-round retreat 🛷🧤

🌐 Creeping Your Agent – Why checking their online game 🎥💬📱 matters (and yes, we Googled them for you)

🌸 Spring Has Sprung! – Time to grab the 2025 Visitor's Guide 🌷📬

🚗 Where Are the Rental Cars? – The answer might surprise you... (19?) 🤨

⚖️ When Do Lawyers Get the File? – And do you really have to be there in person? ✍️💻

🌊 Live Coastal Erosion Updates – Yes, it’s a thing. And yes, you should care. 📉🌊

🛠️ Your Septic Tank Wants a Riser – Let’s talk lids, digging, and why there's no holdback help 🕳️💩

📅 Best Time to Sell? – It’s not what you think. ⏳🏠

Catch the latest insights, real estate wisdom, and a touch of PEI humour with Michael & Patty – your go-to REALTORS® with decades of island experience! 🎧🏝️

🎧 Available now on all major podcast platforms! Don't forget to subscribe/follow, give us a star rating, feedback and share! 🏡✨

PEI Real Estate real-time search/videos/government links: https://michaelshomes.com/links.html

Ready to unlock the door to your dream property?

🎧🏡 #PEIRealEstate #DreamPropertyOffer #LivingInPEI #ExplorePEI #PEI

Connect with Michael: 🔗 YouTube: Michael Poczynek 🔗 Website: Michael's Homes 🔗 Twitter (X): Michael's Twitter

My mailing list and weekly newsletter. This will deliver to your inbox New listings before they are on MLS®, PEI Real Estate Tips, Tricks and Traps and general information about PEI.

Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/b8yULf

Connect with Patty: 🔗 YouTube: Powerhouse Realty PEI 🔗 Website: Powerhouse Real Estate PEI

Prefer a more personal touch? Call or text us at:

📞 Michael: 902-626-6912 (Century 21 Northumberland Realty (1987) Limited)

📞 Patty: 902-626-6622 (Powerhouse Realty PEI Inc.)

Thank you for tuning in, and may your day be filled with great opportunities in the world of Real Estate! 🏡🌟