Contracts & Chaos

Before we start setting all our big goals for the new year, let's take a minute to look at the business we actually built this year. And we're talking about being REAL honest with ourselves. Not just celebrating the wins and glossing over the things that didn't go quite how we planned. That lead source you thought was going to take off? Maybe it didn't. The marketing strategy y...

Alyssa headed to Charlotte for MOMWARD 2026, and of course she came home with a notebook full of notes, a few new ideas, and plenty for us to talk about. 😂 In this episode, we’re recapping the event and some of the biggest takeaways from speakers like Rosemary Lewis, Taley Hunt, and James Shaw. We’re talking about the things that made us stop and think, what actually applies to real estate, and t...

We’re back for another season of Contracts & Chaos, and somehow we’ve made it to YEAR FOUR. 🎉 And obviously, we’re kicking off Season Four the only way we know how... with the real estate stories that made us say “YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME.” 😂 These aren’t internet horror stories or things somebody’s cousin’s neighbor supposedly experienced. These are the things we actually came across i...

We spend so much time making sure the MLS has the right square footage, bedroom count, bathroom count and list of features... but what if we're leaving out the part that actually makes someone care about the house? Because “one owner home” is a fact. But “this family moved here in 1988 because they wanted to be close to the mountains and built a life here” is a story. And those are two very d...

If you’re waiting until December to start thinking about holiday marketing, we need to talk. 😂 The holidays are not the time to suddenly remember your database exists. They’re the time to stay connected to the people you’ve been building relationships with all year. In this episode, we’re talking about what you can be doing now to build your holiday marketing, stay top of mind through the end of...

You know the whole duck on the water thing? Calm on top, absolutely booking it underneath. 😂 That’s basically real estate. Our clients see the showing, the offer, the inspection, the closing. What they don’t always see is the 47 little things happening behind the scenes to keep the whole thing moving. The phone calls. The follow-ups. The problem solving. The “let me make one more phone call” mome...

We spend SO much time talking about getting the client, getting the offer accepted, getting to closing... and then suddenly the transaction is over and everyone moves on to the next thing. But what if the last 5% of the transaction is actually where some of the biggest opportunities are? The closing table isn't the finish line. It's the beginning of the relationship you could have for ye...

Let's be real, some seasons in real estate are just harder than others. When the market feels slow, deals fall apart, clients are frustrated, and your pipeline isn't looking quite how you hoped it would, it's pretty easy to get caught up in everything that's going wrong. In this episode, we're talking about gratitude, not in the cheesy "just be grateful!" way, bu...

There are the rules you learn in real estate school... and then there are the rules you learn after someone shows up to an occupied home with their entire extended family. 😂 In this episode, we're talking about the unwritten rules of real estate and all the little etiquette things that can make a showing, open house, or transaction go a whole lot smoother. We're getting into showing eti...

The kids are back in school, summer is winding down, and suddenly we're looking at the calendar thinking... how is it already Q4?! 😂 Instead of panicking and trying to reinvent our businesses before the end of the year, we're talking about a different approach: 90 days of doing more of what we already know works. We're breaking down a simple 12-week plan focused on conversations, f...

The kids are back in school, the backpacks are everywhere, summer chaos is mostly behind us, and suddenly we're looking at the calendar like... wait, how is it already almost Q4?! 😂 In this episode, we're talking about that weird transition from summer mode back into business mode, and how to actually get your real estate business back into a rhythm without trying to do ALL THE THINGS a...

It's so easy to look around this industry and think, "I wish I had their business." Their listings. Their social media. Their awards. Their life. But would you actually trade places with them? In this episode, we're talking about comparison, jealousy, and the highlight reel that social media loves to show us. Because while it's easy to admire someone else's success, w...

What do Disney cast members, bartenders, and nurses have in common? They're masters at making people feel seen. In this episode, we're borrowing some of the best customer experience strategies from professions outside of real estate and talking about how they can completely change the way you serve your clients. Because let's be honest... Realtors spend so much time learning contrac...

It's time for a break from contracts, negotiations, and market updates... because this week we're playing Would You Rather: Real Estate Edition! 😂 Would you rather host an open house with no visitors... or one where everyone says they're "just looking"? Would you rather have your client fall in love with the first house... or the fiftieth? Would you rather lose your phone...

"I'm just not getting enough leads." We hear it all the time. But what if the problem isn't your leads... it's that you've stopped looking for them? In this episode, we're talking about the unglamorous side of building a real estate business. The phone calls. The follow-up. The conversations. The things that aren't always exciting but are almost always effec...

"I think we're just going to wait..." If you've been in real estate for more than five minutes, you've heard those words from buyers, sellers, and maybe you've even said them yourself as an agent. In this episode, we're talking about the cost of waiting. Not to scare anyone into making a decision, but to have an honest conversation about what happens when we let...

We all know it's not actually about the car... but let's be honest, every Realtor's vehicle tells a story. 😂 In this episode, we're having a little fun and breaking down what your daily driver might be saying about the way you do business. Are you the spotless SUV with color-coded trunk organizers? The "I'll vacuum it next week" crossover full of open house sign...

In this episode, we’re answering a voice memo from a listener who asked: “What’s the best way to tackle a vendor list of 100+ local companies and actually build real relationships with them?” We’re sharing how we’d approach it, what not to do, and how to turn a giant list of names into genuine connections that become part of your business long-term. And this is officially your invitation to send u...

Let’s talk about one of the biggest traps in real estate: confusing being busy with actually building a business. Because answering emails all day, running around nonstop, tweaking Canva graphics for three hours, and saying “I’ve been slammed” doesn’t always mean your business is moving forward. 😅 In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between BUSY-ness and actual business-building a...

Some red flags are obvious. Others show up wearing a beige trench coat pretending to be “totally fine.” 😅 In this episode, we’re talking about the red flags we see all the time in real estate — from buyers, sellers, houses, agents, and even transactions themselves. The little warning signs that can save you from major stress if you know what to look for early enough. We’re diving into:  🏡 Proper...

Some conversations hit you right between the eyes, and this was one of them. In this episode, we're joined by Taley Hunt for a conversation about growth, leadership, business, and what it really takes to become the person capable of achieving the things you say you want. We dive into the idea that pressure isn't always something to avoid. In fact, some of our biggest breakthroughs, stron...

This episode is a fun one because we’re talking about what would actually come in a Realtor Starter Pack 😂 Not the glamorous HGTV version of real estate. The real version. The “my car is basically a mobile office and I haven’t eaten a real meal since 11AM” version. We’re chatting about all the random things agents eventually realize they can’t live without. The tech that saves us daily, the snack...

You’ve got the pre-approval. You’re touring homes. You find the one … and then suddenly, nothing. In this episode, we’re digging into what’s really going on when buyers hesitate, freeze, or completely pull back when everything looks like a green light. Because most of the time, it’s not about the house. We’re talking about the deeper layers behind indecision. We are talking fear of making the wron...

We’ve all seen it… the offer comes in and you’re like, “Wait… are they serious?” 😅 In this episode, we’re breaking down lowball offers and when they’re actually a smart strategy… and when they completely blow up your chances of getting the house. Because here’s the truth: not every low offer is wrong. But not every one is smart , either. We’re talking about:  💭 Why buyers make lowball offers in...

Quick catch-up episode where Alyssa and I are sharing what we’re focused on for Q3 and the real stuff behind the scenes of running our businesses and trying to keep life together at the same time 😅 This one’s short, real, and a little chaotic , but full of the things we’re actually prioritizing right now. Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with...