The Truth About “Home Sold Guaranteed” Programs | EP400

You’ve probably heard the ads: “Your home sold guaranteed, or we’ll buy it.” But what does that actually mean?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.Have you ever seen or been offered a “home sold guaranteed” program? Let us know in the comments.VIDEO SECTIONS & TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro3:27 What Does the Guarantee Actually Promise?4:48 Why the Guaranteed Price Is Below Market Value5:50 Structured Price Reductions Explained7:05 The $1 Million Home Example7:26 How Scheduled Price Drops Work8:25 Extra Fees, Legal Costs, and Conditions9:14 Being Required to Buy With the Same Team10:41 Realtor Incentives vs. Real Selling Strategy11:28 The $850K Guarantee Scenario12:38 Is This Just a Lead Generation Strategy?13:29 Advertising, Fine Print, and Disclosures14:44 Have You Ever Used One of These Programs?15:22 Outro/recapWatch on YouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1pwncyet9NydbgTmx5D21kLinktree:https://linktr.ee/kormendytrottInstagram:https://instagram.com/kormendytrottYouTube:https://youtube.com/kormendytrottFacebook:https://facebook.com/kormendytrottX:https://x.com/kormendytrottLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/ktrealtyTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@kormendytrottThe 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.