We Need Closure

We've all been there. A text goes unanswered. A phone call remains unreturned. And after months of effort, energy and a little blood, sweat and tears, with someone who you thought was very important to you....you've suddenly been ghosted. Oh you thought we were talking about dating? Nope, this is the wild west world of real estate. Heather and Kalyn finally broach the topic of being ghosted by pas...

It's Season 6, Closers! Welcome back and happy new year to everyone still tuning into another year of the We Need Closure Podcast. In true new year fashion, hosts Heather and Kalyn have asked their favorite broker and business owner, Matt Lewis, to join them for an unofficial 'state of the union' on all things real estate. Matt joins us fresh off the Inman Connect Real Estate Conference in New Yor...

Welcome to a very special episode of We Need Closure. Hosts Kalyn and Heather welcome the most VIP guests to date: their children. Partly because it's time, but partly because they had no child care this week. If you found last week's episode to be slightly chaotic, buckle up listener, because you're in for a real treat. Asking the tough, hard-hitting questions, Heather and Kalyn dig deep to ident...

For those of us in the real estate industry, we are all guilty of a few cliche marketing tricks now and then. Emailing our clients to set back their clocks for daylight savings time? Been there. Proudly posting a "SOLD" post minutes after the check hits your account? Done that. But how far have we come and where has the evolution of marketing, client retention and new business trends brought us to...

Have you ever wondered what it's like inside the brain of a real estate professional? Welcome to the circus, kids. Kalyn and Heather are personally very representative of our current real estate market - tired, frustrating, confusing and exhausted. Just adding in a nice, short sweet episode to get you through the week, we're highlighting everything from Kalyn's jury duty notice (you can't make thi...

So, what's your sign? We're jumping on the astrology band wagon this episode to answer a single burning question: Did we choose the right career path based on our astrological signs? Knowing truly nothing about the art of reading the stars, Kalyn and Heather outsourced this question to a knowledgable and avid astrologer who gave us all the insight on our sun, rising and moon signs to identify our...

What's scarier - a haunted house or jury duty? Welcome to one of our favorite episodes of the year - the all-things-fall episode where the hosts do their geeking out in their favorite season! Sharing all the life updates, tune in to hear about Heather's desperate attempt to get picked during jury duty and Kalyn's closing of her longest listing ever (RIP). The hosts discuss their current binge-wort...

Were you as excited as we were to get back to business? Don't answer that. After two years of rocking and rolling on this podcast, we are entering into Season 5! Kicking things off in an inappropriate fashion, Kalyn drops the 'F' bomb while the hosts discuss all things involving life, work and that time Heather was leading a double life as a stand-in on Yellowstone. Hear all the insider info on wh...

On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn tackle the least favorite part of their jobs and the insurmountable stress around it: The Inspection Report. Whether you are purchasing a new home in all it's glory or a 100-year old gem in a historic neighborhood, the inspection will not only be necessary, it will find flaws with your soon-to-be home sweet home. We discuss the roller coaster of emotions a...

On this week's episode of We Need Closure, Hosts Heather and Kalyn completely fan-girl over their favorite home stager and interior designer, Jessica Brandrup, owner of Modern Design Collective in Fort Worth, TX. Jumping right into the nitty-gritty details of Jessica's creative process, Heather and Kalyn pepper their guest with all the questions: How much inventory do you have to have to be a succ...

Who's ready for summer? We are only in the first week of summer and there's already enough to fill an entire episode for our darling listeners. Tune in this week to hear all about Kalyn's trip from hell, why Heather actually went to Hell (Las Vegas), the time she saw her beloved Justin Timberlake in concert and how Heather saved Kalyn's tushy by assisting in a big, imporant real estate deal. (Do w...

In honor of our 50th episode, we've invited our friend, fellow agent and truly saint-like Fort Worth resident, John Staab to the podcast today! In the words of Heather, we can' thelp but "love/hate" this kind soul as he not only gets all the good listings, he has a passion for helping others and takes significant action to help make our world a better place. In following the "one-for-one" model, l...

Folks, we're tired. We're happy, but we're tired. and this episode is a direct reflection of our spirits and the spring 2024 real estate market and what is being handed to us day in and day out. Repair amendments? Yes. Extended option periods? Absolutely. Seeing red flags galore and our advice on how to stay safe out there as an advocate for your clients. Welcome to our emotional support episode a...

Multiple Offers - Love them or hate them? On this week's episode, Kalyn and Heather break down the love/hate relationship with the elusive dynamics of a multiple offer situation. How do you handle them as as a listing agent? What tricks do you use as a buyer's agent? What should you know as a buyer? We're bringing all the advice, tips, tricks, pros, cons and everything in-between to prep you for a...

Answering all the people's burning questions on this week's episode, hosts Heather and Kalyn don't hold back on telling their truths. Will the DFW Market ever become "more affordable"? Have we ever worked with famous clients? What on earth would we be doing for a living if we weren't in real estate? And finally - and most importantly - who would win in a one-on-one basketball game? Always giving t...

Looking for all the opinions on the recent settlement of the National Association of REALTORS and the outcome of the 2024 class action lawsuit? You've come to the right place. Although we wanted to ignore the NAR elephant in the room and record an episode full of fun and levity, we have instead brought you everything we know about the most recent settlement and what this really means for you - whe...

The elephant has officially left the room. After a long awaited reveal, Kalyn divulges the greatest secret she's been keeping from the listeners: She finally quit her corporate job. After 9 years of juggling and balancing both a full-time corporate job and being a full-time REALTOR, the steady paycheck has left the building. But let's welcome her with open-arms to the circus that is residential re...

Admit it. You've been curious about what REALTORS do all day long but too afraid to ask. Lucky for you we have no problem spilling the beans! Spoiler: It might not be what you think. Themes include: a continuous stream of living your life while constantly working, living in yoga pants in case a workout presents itself throughout the day, putting out fires, status updates, negotiations and so much...

Ladies and gentleman, welcome back to Season 4 of the We Need Closure Podcast! Easily one of the most jam-packed episodes featuring one of our favorite and most knowledgeable guests, co-owner and Broker of LEAGUE Real Estate, Matt Lewis has returned to the podcast for an entertaining yet educational discussion with Heather and Kalyn. As if Matt's stories weren't entertaining enough, our guest brou...

It's not really Christmas until you listen to the final WNC episode of 2023! Never a dull moment, the hosts have come back together to wish the listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays while catching up on all life events since last being on the air. Taking a very blunt stance on 2024 real estate market predictions, the hosts discuss their opinions of what's to come in the new year for both...

While we don't normally claim to be experts on this podcast, we are considering this episode our Masterclass of Finding Your Niche. After much deliberation and consideration, Heather and Kalyn have finally found their niche in real estate. Heather's niche lies in the world of utilizing social media as both a new business and client retention tool while Kalyn's strengths are in the form of communic...

Back for another week of chit chat, this week's episode is all about assessing your real-life real estate scenarios and how these two REALTORS would handle them. From opinionated agents to best intentioned parents, we breakdown how we would tackle/handle/approach all the scenarios submitted by our listeners and hopefully provide some insight into how to proceed in your next transaction as both an...

On yet another trip down memory lane, hosts Kalyn and Heather share their outrageously differing experiences as new agents in their first year of real estate. Straight out of Pleasantville, Kalyn's experiences in 2015 look quite similar to how and where she conducts real estate today but recaps the pros and cons of juggling a full-time job while entering into a new industry. On the other hand, fea...

And thank God he found his true calling! Continuing our series on "Finding Your Niche" in Real Estate, Heather and Kalyn welcome their incredibly talented friend and colleague, Luke Syres, Marketing Director and Partner at LEAGUE Real Estate, to the podcast for enlightment, inspiration and a healthy dose of how to find your passion and keep it in the world of real estate marketing. Although Luke's...

TGIF takes on a whole new meaning on this week's episode - Thank God It's FALL is the motto the hosts are living by and they are finally back in their element! Covering all your favorite topics, Heather and Kalyn give life updates, seasonal favorites and what the begining of the fall season means in each of their households. Highlights include: Heather's downward spiral in her most recent move to...