Stop Overpaying! How Home Buyers Save Big with HOYO
Release Date: 11/26/2025
Safe, Legal, and Licensed: How HOYO Keeps Your Transaction Protected
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In this episode, Dustin explains how Home On Your Own was built with safety, legality, and compliance as the top priority. He walks through why HOYO operates as a licensed brokerage, how transactions stay fully protected, and what safeguards are in place to prevent fraud, protect personal information, and ensure every deal follows current real estate laws. This episode is essential for anyone wondering if buying or selling without a traditional agent is truly safe. What You Will Learn Why Home On Your Own operates as a licensed brokerage and why that matters legally ...
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The Truth About Real Estate Fees (and How HOYO Cuts Them in Half)
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In this episode, Dustin breaks down the real costs of buying and selling a home, including commissions, transaction fees, inspections, and other expenses that are often overlooked. He explains why most sellers and for-sale-by-owner listings still end up paying agent fees and how Home On Your Own reduces those costs while still providing full exposure, support, and legal compliance. What You Will Learn How traditional real estate commissions and transaction fees quickly add up for sellers Why do many for-sale-by-owner sellers still end up paying agents even without a...
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Your Home Everywhere: How MLS Exposure Supercharges Listings
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In this episode, Dustin explains what the MLS really is, why exposure matters so much when selling a home, and how Home On Your Own gives sellers the same reach as a traditional listing without giving up control or paying full commissions. This episode is especially helpful for sellers who are considering going for sale by owner but are worried about visibility, pricing, and getting serious buyers. What You Will Learn What the MLS is and why it is the primary system agents and buyers use to find homes Why do for-sale-by-owner listings usually get far less exposure than MLS...
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Sell Fast, Save Thousands: Your No-Agent Home Sale Guide
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In this episode of The Home On Your Own Podcast, Dustin explains how homeowners can sell their property quickly while keeping more of their hard-earned equity by using theHOYO platform. Dustin walks through creating your seller account, choosing the right list price, selecting trusted vendors, and using AI tools to craft a strong and appealing property description. You will learn how HOYO’s flat 2.5 percent model increases your bottom line, how MLS syndication boosts your home’s visibility across major real estate sites, and how the platform gives you full...
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Stop Overpaying! How Home Buyers Save Big with HOYO
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In this episode of The Home On Your Own Podcast, Dustin walks you step by step through how to use HOYO to find and buy a home in Central Florida without overpaying. You’ll learn how to search and filter listings, save favorites, request disclosures, schedule in-person or virtual tours, and submit offers directly through the platform. Dustin also breaks down important buyer topics like inspection periods, deposits, closing timelines, common myths about down payments and pre-approvals, and how to avoid becoming “house broke.” Plus, he explains how HOYO’s 1%...
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Skip the Realtor: The New Way to Buy and Sell Homes
The Home On Your Own Podcast
Episode Overview In the very first episode of The Home On Your Own Podcast, Dustin Thibeault shares the vision behind HOYO and why he created a smarter, simpler, and more affordable way for Floridians to buy and sell homes - without relying on traditional realtors or paying sky-high commissions. Dustin walks through his experience as a broker, the frustrations he’s seen buyers and sellers face, and how the HOYO platform solves those problems with transparency, control, and major savings. You’ll learn how HOYO’s flat 2.5% model works, how buyers can earn up to 1% cash back, and how...
info_outlineEpisode Overview
In this episode of The Home On Your Own Podcast, Dustin walks you step by step through how to use HOYO to find and buy a home in Central Florida without overpaying. You’ll learn how to search and filter listings, save favorites, request disclosures, schedule in-person or virtual tours, and submit offers directly through the platform.
Dustin also breaks down important buyer topics like inspection periods, deposits, closing timelines, common myths about down payments and pre-approvals, and how to avoid becoming “house broke.” Plus, he explains how HOYO’s 1% cash back and showing fee reimbursement can put real savings back in your pocket at closing.
What You Will Learn
- How to use HOYO’s search page to find homes in Central Florida, and which areas are currently covered
- How to read a property page, including photos, disclosures, features, amenities, taxes, HOA info, and map location
- How to save listings, request disclosures, and unlock full access by creating a free account
- How to schedule in-person or virtual tours, what the showing fees are, and how up to 500 dollars is reimbursed at closing
- How to plan showings wisely so you are not rushed and have enough time to see each home
- How to submit an offer through the platform using guided fields and info icons that explain deposits, loan types, timelines, and terms
- How to choose inspection periods, request seller credits, and use additional terms to protect yourself
- How vendor selection works for title, insurance, inspection, and home warranty, and when you can use your own partners
- How the system generates a real contract for you to preview before sending it to the seller
- How the buyer dashboard helps you track offers, transactions, appointments, budget, and saved homes in one place
- How the 1 percent cash back works for buyers, and when the amount may change based on the commission being offered on a listing
- Why most buyers do not need 20 percent down, the difference between prequalification and preapproval, and why you should not always shop at the very top of your preapproved price range