The Tartan Team Podcast
Disclosures with Nick & Dave
Honest conversations about buying, selling, and the parts of the real estate industry no one bothers to explain.
Episode 6 · July 14, 2026
Is Vancouver, WA Really Cheaper Than Portland, OR on Taxes?
Everyone 'knows' Washington beats Oregon on taxes — but is it true? Nick and Dave break down income tax, the WA excise tax, property tax, Portland's local taxes, estate tax, and the break-even math for buying in Clark County vs. Multnomah County.
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Episode 5 · July 7, 2026
Renting Is Cheaper Right Now: Here's When Buying Still Wins
Is homeownership still part of the American Dream? Nick and Dave dig into the rent-vs-buy math — why renting is ~37% cheaper per month right now, the real break-even horizon, transaction costs, and how to think about a 'dream home' that fits your life instead of your ego.
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Episode 4 · June 30, 2026
Why We Charge a Flat Fee to Buy but a Percentage to Sell
We charge a flat fee to represent buyers — but a percentage to sell your home. Nick and Dave on why that isn't a contradiction: how commission aligns incentives on the sell side, our full- and limited-service tiers, and why flat-fee listing platforms fall short on representation.
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Episode 3 · June 23, 2026
Why We Charge a Retainer to Help You Buy a House
Why The Tartan Team charges an upfront retainer on the buy side — how commission-at-closing quietly penalizes an agent's best clients, why a retainer realigns incentives, and a full breakdown of our three flat-fee tiers.
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Episode 2 · June 16, 2026
Real Estate Commissions After the Lawsuit: What Actually Changed
What the NAR commission settlement actually changed — and what it didn't. Nick and Dave on buyer agency, steering, the seller's playbook now, and why a cheaper buyer's agent makes you more competitive.
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Episode 1 · June 9, 2026
From Minnesota to Washington: Dave Miller Joins The Tartan Team
Meet Dave Miller — cabinet-maker, finish carpenter, and electrician turned Tartan Team co-founder — on the trades, house hacking, and what's actually worth paying for in a home.
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