We Need Closure

On this week's episode, fellow LEAGUE agent and friend, Christa Holbert joins the podcast to kick off our new special series, "Finding Your Niche"! Queen of the Ridglea Hills neighborhood in Fort Worth and master aficianado at cornering the real estate business in your neighborhood, Christa gives us the full run down of all the pros and cons to leaning into your niche in this industry. Originally...

WE'RE BACK! And comin' in HOT! No really, we are sweating. It's 109 degrees outside but we are thrilled to be back for the kick-off episode of Season 3 of WNC! The ultimate catch-up, hosts Heather and Kalyn share everything you've missed in their lives this summer (spoilers): Kalyn's still pregnant, sporting circus tents and getting nowhere on her backyard project while Heather got a puppy, gives...

Are you getting tired of the same old flip-my-house TV shows with unrealistic budgets and unnecessary scripted drama? Funny. We are too! In this week's episode, the hosts dive into the world of real estate, design and home renovation television and the current era that needs to be closed...we want more! But what's next? Don't worry, we're here for the future of real estate television. After a quic...

In the great words of Goldie Hawn and our podcast introduction theme song, "What else could we need?" On this week's episode and in the year of 2023, we now know we need ChatGPT...or do we? Heather and Kalyn assume their normal roles of expert realtors with complete ignorance around technology and decide to give the newest version of AI a quick spin. Asking ChatGPT all the important questions: How...

On this week's episode, we're asking you to trust the psychos....we mean, experts! Currently living in a real life episode of We Need Closure, Heather shares all the most recent details of listing her personal home, the anxiety of the process, living out of her car and the lengths she goes to in order to convince buyers she is a completely different person than she really is - calm and organized....

Big life updates coming at you this week, listeners! What may seem like just another WNC episode, we're here to delight and entertain. We've brought the stories, market updates and major changes happening for both Kalyn and Heather. (Let's just say, one involves a new address and one involves a new family member). Although we aren't reliving the psychotic days of 2021, this market is certainly giv...

It's always a good episode when we have an actual expert agree to join us on the podcast - and Emily Gilbert with Emily Gilbert Designs is the best of the best! Coming in hot with a story for the ages that all working mothers can relate to, Heather and Kalyn finally get to fan girl about one of their favorite subjects - interior design. What's in? What's out? Will Emily give us a job? And finally,...

On this week's episode, we can finally answer the question: What Would Jeff Do? Often mentioned and praised on the We Need Closure podcast, Jeff Anderson, Co-owner of LEAGUE Real Estate, finally joins the hosts to tell all the stories and give all the best advice. Starting off the episode strong, Jeff recaps a terrifying and unbelievable vacation rental experience that leaves Heather and Kalyn spe...

It's all fun and games in real estate, right? Well this week on the podcast, it absolutely is. Settle in for a week of nonsense as the hosts run through an ill-prepared set of "Would You Rather?" questions based on real estate scenarios - both real and ridiculous. Would you rather work with only buyers or sellers for the rest of your life? Would you rather have this type of client scenario or that...

While on vacation? While in a wedding? While giving birth? No these aren't major life milestones. They are all the places we and our fellow REALTORS have conducted business in this wacky world of real estate. On this week's episode, Heather's family trip to the Grand Canyon inspired the hosts to discuss all the places they've had the pleasure of negotiating real estate transactions, the times they...

Not all heroes wear capes - but most REALTORS should. In an industry with the highest highs and the lowest lows, sometimes you just need a friend - and a podcast episode completely dedicated to the stories of a few REALTORS who can relate. On this week's episode, both hosts share the stories that left the deepest battle scars and why they think "adding armor" is better than just having thick skin....

Give us all the out-of-town buyers! From marathon days of showings to helping make major life decisions, there's nothing quite like helping out-of-town buyers find their new address. This week, hosts Kalyn and Heather recap their multi-step process for helping new Texans find their dream homes, the outrageous logistics that have to go into all-day showings and snacks, snacks, snacks. Proudly admit...

It's the episode none of you have been waiting for: The Home Style and Interior Design discussion from yours truly. On this week's episode, the hosts took a series of interior design style quizzes to identify their perfect home style and who they are, based on (let's be honest) minimal taste, frugal budgets and no formal design education. Full of opinions, with little merit or basis to support the...

Just when we think we've heard it all - here comes the interview with a title company Escrow Agent. A friend of the pod, Natalie Piland joins the hosts on today's episode to share a bizarre story of forged documents, lies and how there is nothing boring about title insurance. Heather proves she could have a second career as an Escrow Agent while Kalyn is still trying to figure out what a "judgemen...

On this week's episode, hosts Kalyn and Heather channel their inner Rod Stewart and analyze the list of real estate industry truths they were blindly unaware of as baby agents. Empathizing with fellow REALTOR's submissions of "wish I would've knowns", the hosts discuss the more shocking, emotional and ego-checking realities they've come face to face with as seasoned agents. Breaking down harsh rea...

Cute as a button Kate Peterson, with Highland Homes, has entered the chat! Heather kicks off the episode welcoming our best-dressed guest, Kate Peterson to the podcast and Kalyn gets a lesson on why new-builds can be an answer to some REALTORS and home buyer's prayers. Diving into all the new home building trends, what's in and what's out, home builder's current build timelines and Kate's charming...

We've never claimed to be the smartest ones in the room, but this week we were easily coming in last place. Scott McKnight, owner and lead attorney of McKnight Title joins the hosts this week to provide expert knowledge around the importance of using a reputable title company, what title insurance actually is and stories of assault, secret marriages and all the events that can (and have) occurred...

On this week's episode Kalyn and Heather battle for queen of the soap box and attempt to give advice on what REALTORS, or anyone in the service industry, should be doing if business feels slow. Still finding yourself on the couch binging Real Housewives? (We might be too.) But we can help! The hosts provide some tips and tricks to help you get organized, create real relationships with past and pot...

Just another day in the life of a REALTOR. Starting off this year's interviews strong, Fort Worth REALTOR Brian Holland understands the true ups and downs of this crazy industry as he shares a terrifying encounter of a home owner pulling a gun on him and his client as they toured a property (always announce yourself, friends!). Quickly diving into the amazing transformation of his Historic Home on...

Buckle up, listener. This week's episode is a doozy. A rocky road down memory lane leaves the hosts with side aches from laughing so hard at all the jobs and careers they've held prior to getting into real estate. From American Eagle to Cheddars Scratch Kitchen, financial institutions and beyond, Heather and Kalyn are grateful for where they are but will never forget where they've come from - a lo...

It's the last episode of the year! And hosts Kalyn and Heather decided to give the listeners an informative episode before ringing in the New Year. They've got these real estate licenses - might as well put them to use, right? A pitiful attempt at a Top 10 Countdown, Heather and Kalyn talk about when to engage a REALTOR, finding the right lender and the best "home work" they can give you to save e...

On this week’s episode Heather and Kalyn brought in their therapist, just kidding but close- fellow real estate agent Corey Bearden. The trio discuss their first listings (which ironically none of them actually sold) and discuss how sometimes maybe divine intervention keeps them in this business. Corey’s background in counseling helps him be a better agent than most and he touches on how to handle...

On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn finally took it too far and harassed their fellow colleagues at the annual LEAGUE Christmas party to get the boldest and best real estate stories (you're welcome). In addition to getting the best stories of the season, they are also afraid they no longer have jobs and went ahead and applied to work at Anthropologie because of Heather's blunder with our bro...

On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn interviewed everyone's favorite professional inspector: Dale Sherman with Chubby Hubby Inspections (and yes - that's really the name of his company.) Discussing all the joys of inspection reports like black mold, hydrostatic plumbing tests and what "up to code" actually means, Dale has the girls laughing all the way. We learn that Dale is not only the only...

On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn are a bit banged up after a bender Thanksgiving week but happy to be back yacking it up on the pod. They share all the things they are thankful for in real estate and how they'll soon be accepting orders for #RespectTheOption and #SweetSweetPending merchandise so start saving your pennies now. The hosts discuss the long-gone traditions of Black Friday, how...