A home warranty doesn’t just protect appliances - it can protect your entire deal. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by Keri Smith, a home warranty expert to break down what home warranties really cover, how they differ from homeowners insurance, and how offering one can be a powerful negotiating tool when selling your home.

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Featured Guest:

Keri Smith, Your Warranty Gal, is a home warranty industry veteran and wealth of knowledge. She currently serves as the business development and real estate marketing representative for Choice Home Warranty, helping both homeowners and agents navigate the fine print with confidence.

Instagram & Facebook: @yourwarrantygal

Email: ksmith@chwpro.com

In this episode we talk about:

• What a home warranty covers (and what it doesn’t)
• How warranties complement homeowners insurance
• Seller coverage during the listing period
• Transferring warranties to buyers at closing
• How to use a warranty as a negotiation tool
• Why offering a warranty helps older homes compete with new construction
• Multi-year warranty plans and what to expect
• The HVAC sticker hack you can try with ChatGPT
• Setting realistic expectations with coverage terms

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

Homebuyers are comparing your listing to new construction. Offering a home warranty can boost their confidence, protect your bottom line during negotiations, and reduce post-inspection surprises. Even better - many policies can be started with no upfront cost during your listing period and transferred to the home buyer at closing.

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Selling your home can bring big financial gains, but it can also bring a big tax bill if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by tax strategist Alysha Harvey of Distinct Tax Consulting to share smart, proactive tax tips for home sellers. From capital gains to 1031 exchanges to inherited property rules, this is the real-world guidance every Atlanta homeowner needs before selling.

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Featured Guest:

Alysha Harvey is the founder and CEO of Distinct Tax Consulting Group and a nationally recognized tax strategist, accounting expert, and business consultant. She is the best-selling author of multiple books and the voice behind TaxAdviZHER. Alysha specializes in helping individuals and businesses make smart, tax-savvy decisions and is known for turning complex topics into clear strategies.

Website: https://www.distincttax.com

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In this episode we talk about:

• How capital gains taxes apply to home sales
• What qualifies as a capital improvement, and why receipts matter
• How renting out part of your home affects your tax situation
• The power (and strict rules) of a 1031 exchange

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Selling your home while living in it doesn’t have to be chaotic. In this episode, Judy Jernigan is joined by Karla Giltner of Currie Rose Interiors to explore the emotional and visual impact of occupied home staging. From layout tips to lighting, Karla shares how to make your space feel cohesive, inviting, and market-ready, often using what you already own.

Whether you’re listing soon or months away, this episode is filled with practical tips to help you prepare with less stress and stronger results.

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Featured Guest:

Karla Giltner is the owner of Currie Rose Interiors, an Atlanta-based staging and interior design firm known for transforming lived-in homes into spaces buyers connect with emotionally. A master-level accredited home stager with a background in interior architecture, Karla blends design expertise with real-life practicality.

Website: currieroseinteriors.com

Instagram: @currieroseinteriors

In this episode we talk about:

• The art and psychology of occupied home staging
• How to create emotional connection using layout, color, and lighting
• What emotions home buyers should feel when walking through
• Why personal items can block buyer imagination
• Easy updates and furniture placement tips for better flow and photos

Why This Matters for Home Sellers:

First impressions are emotional; and that emotion drives offers. Whether it's clutter, color, or layout, how a home feels can be the deciding factor for buyers. Occupied home staging helps sellers keep daily life intact while maximizing presentation, speeding up the sale, and increasing sale price.

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