#37: Trust Over Transactions: Why Authenticity Succeeds in Homebuying Partnership with Justin Scott
November 11, 2025
Does finding your dream home, stress-free, sound like a distant dream? Then this episode of The Pursuit of Home, is what you need. Tune in as host Scott Harris sits down with Justin Scott, a first-time broker at Varsity Real Estate and former ice cream entrepreneur, to uncover how authenticity, transparency, and shared values created a surprisingly joyful homebuying journey for client Adam Kingman.
Together, they turned a high-stakes transaction into a deeply human experience rooted in trust and connection. From building community to embracing emotional cues when choosing a home, this episode reveals how the right partnership can transform the process into something that truly feels like coming home.
And hey, if you’re ready for the full deep dive, grab a copy of Scott’s national best-selling book, Pursuit of Home, out now: https://pursueyourhome.com/book/.
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here: The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris: https://tinyurl.com/BookTPOH
Does finding your dream home, stress-free, sound like a distant dream?
Then this episode of The Pursuit of Home, is what you need. Tune in as host Scott Harris sits down with Justin Scott, a first-time broker at Varsity Real Estate and former ice cream entrepreneur, to uncover how authenticity, transparency, and shared values created a surprisingly joyful homebuying journey for client Adam Kingman. Together, they turned a high-stakes transaction into a deeply human experience rooted in trust and connection. From building community to embracing emotional cues when choosing a home, this episode reveals how the right partnership can transform the process into something that truly feels like coming home.
Here are some of the topics we discuss:
- How authenticity trumps "fake it till you make it" in real estate relationships
- Why choosing an agent who has no hidden agenda leads to better outcomes
- The power of treating home buying as an adventure rather than a source of stress
- How to recognize when a property feels right through emotional cues
- Why does surrounding yourself with knowledgeable resources matter more
- The importance of keeping your home's door open to build community
- How past experiences shape your vision of home and inform better buying decisions
- Why being present and patient in the home search process yields better results
- The value of finding an agent who prioritizes relationship-building
- How hospitality and genuine care create trust in real estate relationships
With 15 years in nonprofit leadership and deep roots in Bend, Oregon, Justin Scott brings heart, strategy, and craftsmanship to real estate. His early hands-on experience in roofing, HVAC, and restoring historic homes shaped a lasting appreciation for homebuilding. A former Young Life senior leader, Justin combines relational focus with business acumen. Outside work, he enjoys river surfing, fishing, golf, and life with his wife, two daughters, and their labradoodle, Ruthie, always with a second cup of coffee nearby.
And hey, if you’re ready for the full deep dive, grab a copy of Scott’s national best-selling book, Pursuit of Home, out now: https://pursueyourhome.com/book/.
If you or someone you know is a homebuyer with a story to share, we'd love to hear from you! Book your recording slot here: The Pursuit of Home with Scott Harris Recording - Scott Harris: https://tinyurl.com/BookTPOH
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