Dealmaker$ | Brad Walsh (Part 1)

What really happens between contract and closing?In this episode of Dealmaker$, Shane sits down with Brad Walsh of Eagle Title to unpack the part of real estate most agents and buyers never fully see — risk.From seller impersonation scams and fraudulent wiring instructions to moving $20M a day through escrow accounts, this is a behind-the-curtain look at the pressure, responsibility, and systems required to protect real estate transactions.Brad breaks down:How wire fraud actually happensWhy title margins are tighter than people thinkWhat “risk mitigation” really meansThe psychology of holding escrow fundsMarket cycles, missing transactions, and the “skip buyer” effectWhy inventory compression started before COVIDHow to think about condition, equity, and timing in today’s marketIf you’ve ever wondered what your title company is actually doing while you wait for closing day — this episode explains it.➡️ Part 2 continues with culture, scale, founder mentality, and what it takes to grow a modern professional services firm.Dealmaker$ is part of The Housecats Podcast Network, where we break down the business behind real estate, entrepreneurship, sports, media, and culture.New episodes regularly.Follow the network:• YouTube:    / @thehousecatspods  • Spotify• Apple Podcasts🔗 Dealmaker$ is part of the Housecats Podcast Network• Watch more → https://www.thehousecatspod.com/dealm...Listen on audio → Spotify & Apple Podcasts• Real estate by Housecats Company → https://www.housecats.co