Agents After Hours Podcast

Pour a drink, homies, and let's dive in! You asked, and we are here to deliver. We’re back with another round of real estate AITAH chaos. This week we’re diving into lowball offers that test our professionalism, clients who forget gratitude, in-laws who think they’re HGTV judges, and deals that fall apart at the finish line. We’re asking the real questions: Who’s actually the asshole? When do...

Episode 44 is officially kicking off 2026 with a vibe shift and a couple big updates. 🎉 We’re now on YouTube (finally!), we launched our Amazon Storefront (so you can shop our podcast + business faves), and we’re diving into what it actually looks like to go into a new year with intention instead of overwhelm. This episode is all about choosing happiness over chaos : softening your energy without...

✨ It’s the final episode of our FIRST year in the podcast world and it’s New Year’s week! ✨ We’re closing out the year full of gratitude after learning we’ve landed in the top 10% of new podcasts , and we truly couldn’t have done it without you . Thank you for listening, sharing, and showing up week after week. 🤍 In this episode, we dive deep into organization, systems, and self-awareness , spe...

It’s Christmas week, the vibes are cozy, and we’re officially giving you permission to be influenced In this unserious but very necessary episode, we’re breaking down our 2025 favorites - from apps we actually use, Amazon finds we swear by, agent “uniforms,” beauty + self-care staples, coffee orders, cozy home must-haves, and the purchases that genuinely upgraded our lives. We also get fully unhin...

Is it really a slow season or are you dodging the work that doesn’t feel glamorous? In this episode of Agents After Hours , we have an honest conversation about what’s actually happening when business feels quiet. We break down how avoiding the unsexy work (systems, follow-ups, finances, planning) can quietly stall your growth and how to flip that narrative. We talk about how to set micro goals th...

If this year felt heavy, chaotic, inspiring, confusing… or all of the above? Same. In this episode, we’re wrapping up the year with the kind of honesty and momentum that actually matters, not the pressure everyone feels in December. We’re talking: The real wins and the ones that actually changed us The challenges we didn’t expect, and how they showed up in our careers, relationships, and identity...

In this episode, Erika and Paige roll STRAIGHT into the chaos and coziness of the holiday season. (Turkey crises, deviled eggs, decision fatigue and all.) They get real about what real estate looks like this time of year, why this season should actually be system-building season, and how they’re preparing their businesses (and brains) for a smoother 2026. From personal branding and social media sh...

Paige is BACK and Erika swears she was gone for five years . In this episode, we play major catch-up after Paige’s long-ass vacation from prepping to leave, to what “working on vacation” actually looks like, to the chaos of catching up once you’re home. We also check in on Erika, who was a little down in the dumps the last time we recorded. She opens up about holding yourself accountable, reflecti...

Ever wonder what really happens behind the scenes to make your closings go off without a hitch? In this episode, we’re joined by Lindsey Mikel, a title rep with Near North Title Group , who spills the tea on what title companies actually do (and what agents think they do). We talk caffeine addictions, wild closing day stories (including briefcases full of cash), how Lindsey accidentally got recrui...

This week, we’re kicking things off with a brand-new segment Are You Triggered? ... where we throw out real-life (and maybe not-so-real-life 😉) scenarios that every agent can relate to and see who keeps their cool and who loses it. From flaky lenders and unhinged clients to lowball offers and investor headaches, we’re talking about the stuff that tests every real estate agent’s patience. We also...

In this re-recorded (and much calmer) version of our infamous inspection episode, we unpack one of real estate’s most misunderstood , and most emotional topics: inspections and mutual releases . From “stacked” inspection responses to the definition of a true defect under Indiana law, they break down real-life scenarios, share personal stories, and reflect on lessons learned when emotions ran high....

This week, we’re catching up on all the emotions, from happy tears and life updates that hit us right in the feels, to the kind of vulnerability that only comes out when the mics are on (and maybe after a few adult beverages). Then we dive into four AITA: Realtor Edition stories - two from just a couple months ago and even one from right here in Indiana! 👀 We’re talking about a realtor who sabota...

This week, Paige and Erika are joined by the one and only Megan Williamson : photographer, coach, and all-around creative powerhouse. Megan gets real about her journey from wedding photography to leading one of Northern Indiana’s most recognized real estate media companies. We talk about chasing purpose, finding your niche, fighting imposter syndrome, and showing up as your authentic self (even wh...

Things don’t always go as planned in podcast land! This week, we were supposed to drop a brand new episode all about inspections and mutual releases… until Erika’s side of things pulled a disappearing act 🎙️😅 But instead of leaving you hanging, we’re throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes ever! The one that started it all. It’s wild to look back and hear how far our audio (and we!)...

When you hear “serving on a board,” do your eyes glaze over? Maybe it sounds like endless meetings, intimidating hierarchies, or something that will eat into your business. In this episode, Erika and Paige pull back the curtain on what board work actually looks like. As two millennial REALTORS®, we’ve noticed that most board seats are still filled by Boomers and Gen Xers. But the future of our pro...

This week, we dive into the unpredictable real estate market and what to do when your listings just won’t move. From dissecting listing photos (and why iPhone shots won’t cut it) to pricing strategies, floor plans, and reverse prospecting, they share raw experiences and actionable advice every agent needs right now. Packed with great takeaways you can use to write stronger offers and have better,...

In this episode, we tackle the stereotypes and misconceptions that give realtors a bad name. From being labeled “pushy salespeople” to the stigma of poor communication or dishonesty, they unpack where these ideas come from, and how good agents can flip the script. With unfiltered stories, real-world examples, and a lot of laughs, we dive into: Why communication and expectation-setting make or brea...

This week we’re unpacking the chaos that comes with real estate. From the frustration of homes being priced low just to skyrocket in bidding wars, to the juggling act of showing the same houses to different clients with the same wish list, it’s all on the table. We don’t shy away from the topic of agents who try to bully their way through deals, and somewhere along the way we even admit what “vaca...

This week we’re catching up on all the things. From surprise baby goats (yes, really 🐐) to big news about being licensed in Michigan and Paige adjusting to life with a brand-new teen driver in the house. Then we’re diving into what every agent wants to know: how do you actually get your name out there? Whether you’re brand new, moving to a new area, or just in a slower season, we’re sharing the r...

In real estate, as in entrepreneurship, the inevitable slowdown is part of the journey and how you navigate it can define your long term success. In this episode of Agents After Hours , Paige Corbalis and Erika Ortiz sit down with Jessica Aguilar, leadership coach and founder of A Thriving Mind , to talk about managing the mental and emotional side of business. From setting boundaries to managing...

This week’s episode is a true after-hours rollercoaster. We start with SpongeBob and The Hunting Wives , somehow end up talking about naked neighbors and goats, and then dive into all things girls and female problems. We revisit the wild ways we used to spell our names, cringe at our old AIM and email addresses, take a quick trip through Urban Dictionary, and swap some insane kid stories. Things g...

This week, Erika and Paige are talking about the unspoken rules of being a good agent- the kind that don’t show up in the Code of Ethics, but can make or break a deal. From offer deadlines and multiple-offer madness to agent communication styles, inspection etiquette, and owning your mistakes, they’re sharing real stories, lessons learned, and hot takes on how to keep deals moving while keeping yo...

Don't know about you, but we're feeling 22! We’re getting a little unhinged—in the best way. We dive into what it's really like when business slows down and your brain doesn’t. Erika gives a real-time update on IVF and real estate life with her husband home full-time, while Paige shares what it’s been like navigating parenting, leadership, and staying productive AF. We also chat about:...

We're back with our favorite messy, unfiltered segment (Yes, we know we were supposed to do this on Episode 18, but here we are!) In this episode, Erika and Paige dive into Reddit’s most chaotic real estate dilemmas and weigh in on who's the real problem, the buyers, the tenants, the agents, or...the insecure boyfriend claiming ownership of a house he didn’t buy? This one's got: Monopo...

We brought on a lender friend for our 20th episode to pull back the curtain on the lending world and you’re not ready for the stories. From unexpected pre-closing job switches to buyers hoping appraisals come in low (seriously), we cover the wild, the helpful, and the brutally honest side of lending. In this episode, we talk about: How agents can make or break a lender’s day What buyers really nee...