# Why 1 in 7 Real Estate Deals Are Falling Apart Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/powerhousetalk-7695994/why-1-in-7-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/powerhousetalk-7695994/why-1-in-7-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart.md Podcast: [PowerHouseTalk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/powerhousetalk-7695994) Published: 2026-05-21T18:31:00+00:00 Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN7330125983.mp3 Audio file: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN7330125983.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/powerhousetalk-7695994/episodes/why-1-in-7-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart Duration seconds: 3178 ## Resource Nearly 1 in 7 pending real estate deals is falling apart before closing — and the PowerHouseTalk panel says the real problem is not just rates or headlines. It is weak communication, bad expectations, inexperienced agents, and buyers getting scared late in the process. In this episode, Tim & Julie Harris, Dan Lesniak, and Kacie Anderson break down deal fallout, AI tools agents should actually be using, Zillow going dark in Chicago, Compass/private listings, and why old-school sales skills may matter more than ever. Subscribe for more real estate strategy, AI insights, and tactical conversations from PowerHouseTalk. Get the notes and subscribe to the newsletter: PowerHouseTalk.com Build your business plan with the interactive Real Estate Treasure Map mentioned in this episode: https://www.timandjulieharris.com/retm.html Learn more about eXp Realty + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/powerhousetalk-7695994/episodes/why-1-in-7-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/powerhousetalk-7695994/why-1-in-7-real-estate-deals-are-falling-apart.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.