Rethink Real Estate

In this eye-opening episode of Rethink Real Estate, host Ben Brady sits down with Kevin Guttman, reverse mortgage specialist and author of The Swiss Army Knife of Retirement Cash Flow, to uncover how reverse mortgages can solve complex seller challenges in today’s market. Kevin shares why these often-misunderstood financial tools aren’t just for seniors looking to stay put—they can be strategic game-changers for real estate agents trying to unlock stalled listings.From sellers who want to move but can’t make the numbers work, to clients sitting on significant equity but unwilling to sell in a down market, Ben and Kevin break down how reverse mortgages can free up options without forcing a price drop. They share real-world scenarios where price reductions failed, explore how to identify a property problem versus a price problem, and give agents the language to introduce reverse mortgages into sensitive conversations.You’ll learn the mechanics of reverse mortgages, how they can fund a purchase, bridge the gap b