The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate, including the introduction of their first guest, David Tomczyk (Re/Max Excellence), the significance of nicknames and greetings, the years of real estate experience, the value of fresh perspectives, challenges and realities of acreage properties, considerations for acreage listings, differences in county regulations, costs and considerations for acreage properties, and real estate licensing and agent numbers. The conversation covers topics related to real estate education and designations, client interactions and property showings, as well as challenges and considerations in the real estate industry. The speakers discuss the evolution of real estate education, the role of designations, client interactions during property showings, and various challenges faced in the industry.

Takeaways

• Real estate experience
• Acreage challenges Real estate education and designations
• Client interactions and property showings
• Challenges and considerations in real estate

Chapters

• 00:00 Real Estate Licensing and Agent Numbers
• 39:18 Client Interactions and Property Showings

The conversation covers the hunt for a good water bottle, hydration and bathroom breaks, underrated neighborhoods in Edmonton, and exploring underrated neighborhoods. The hosts discuss their experiences with water bottles, hydration hacks, and the importance of strategic bathroom breaks during long tours. They also explore the concept of underrated neighborhoods in Edmonton and share insights on various neighborhoods in the city.

Takeaways

• Hydration hacks for realtors
• The concept of underrated neighborhoods in Edmonton

Chapters

• 00:00 The Hunt for a Good Water Bottle
• 11:03 Underrated Neighborhoods in Edmonton
• 25:53 Exploring Underrated Neighborhoods

The conversation covers a range of topics related to real estate, technology adoption, negotiation strategies, and market trends. It delves into the evolution of real estate processes, the impact of social media, the transition to paperless transactions, and changing dynamics of real estate negotiations. The use of time as a negotiation strategy and communication with other agents are also discussed.

Takeaways

• Adopting new technologies in real estate
• Impact of social media on real estate

Chapters

• 00:00 Celebrating Episode 9
• 05:06 Podcast Studios and Early Adoption
• 11:26 Transition to Paperless Transactions
• 17:03 Negotiation Strategies and Game Playing
• 25:42 Use of Time as a Negotiation Strategy

The conversation begins with a casual introduction and leads into a discussion about high school reunions, specifically the 30-year reunion. This is followed by a nostalgic conversation about Keilor Road and its significance in the past. The conversation covers anticipation for the baseball season, frustrations and disinterest in hockey, real estate pet peeves and funny stories, feedback on a gift and intuition soap experience, real estate travails and client interactions, and dealing with difficult clients and real estate challenges.

Takeaways

• High school reunions
• Memories of Keilor Road Real estate challenges
• Dealing with difficult clients

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and High School Reunions
• 15:53 Anticipation for Baseball Season
• 22:06 Feedback on a Gift and Intuition Soap Experience
• 32:39 Dealing with Difficult Clients and Real Estate Challenges

In this episode, Michelle and Gillian discuss their more pet peeves in the real estate industry, focusing on issues related to agent behaviour, property photography, and appointment scheduling. They also touch on the challenges of overlapping appointments and the impact of COVID-19 on real estate practices.

Takeaways

• Agent behaviour can significantly impact the representation of clients and the overall real estate experience.
• Quality property photography is essential for effective property representation and showcasing.
• Appointment scheduling and punctuality are crucial for a smooth and efficient real estate tour experience.

Chapters

• 00:00 Agent Behaviour and Representation
• 10:16 Property Photography and Representation
• 21:12 Appointment Scheduling and Punctuality
• 26:59 Overlapping Appointments and COVID-19 Impact

The conversation covers common questions and challenges faced by realtors, as well as the dynamics of business relationships in the real estate industry. It also delves into the role of a realtor, the business aspects of real estate, and the transition to a real estate career.

Takeaways

• Real estate business relationships
• Navigating common realtor questions

Chapters

• 00:00 Common Realtor Questions
• 29:27 The Business of Real Estate
• 39:00 Transition to Real Estate Career

Bonus Episode! In this episode, Michelle and Gillian get into the world of America’s Next Top Model. From reality TV chaos to the bigger cultural conversations these shows created, this episode looks at what made the moments so memorable and why people are still talking about them years later.

We talk about the personalities, the drama, the legacy of early reality television, and how certain figures left a lasting impression far beyond the screen. It’s part pop culture recap, part deeper conversation about image, fame, and the kind of television that shaped an era.

In Episode 4 of Now We’re Talking: Real Estate, Michelle Patterson Nipp and Gillian Stickney swap stories and trade hot takes on their biggest Realtor pet peeves the little (and not-so-little) things that make this business harder than it needs to be. They debate the pros and cons of “coming soon” marketing and pre-MLS hype (who does it really benefit?), unpack why instant feedback requests after a showing feel desperate (and why feedback can be strategically risky), and dive into the chaos of “used furniture negotiations” from “sofa-gate” to IKEA floating shelves and king-size bed drama. The episode wraps with a laugh over truth-stretching in the industry and the classic outdated 1997 (or earlier) headshot, plus why one of them refuses to put a photo on her business card. 

The conversation covers the journey of the podcast, the role of intuition in real estate decision-making, safety measures for realtors, ensuring safety in real estate, real estate safety concerns, using intuition in real estate offers, and the role of intuition and experience in real estate.

Takeaways

• Intuition and instincts play a crucial role in real estate decision-making.
• Safety and security measures are essential for real estate professionals.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey of the Podcast
• 09:00 Safety Measures for Realtors
• 15:08 Real Estate Safety Concerns
• 21:05 The Role of Intuition and Experience

In this episode of Now We’re Talking: Real Estate, Michelle Patterson Nipp and Gillian Stickney pull back the curtain on their origin story—how they met as “vintage” agents at the same brokerage, discovered they share the exact same birthday (November 4), and even realized their connection goes further back through Gillian’s brother. From early-career hustle to office culture, they talk candidly about choosing a brokerage (and why “fit” matters more than proximity), how real estate has evolved from fax machines and being in the office daily to today’s home-office/virtual reality, and the real cost of being a Realtor®—no salary, monthly overhead, and learning fast by immersing yourself in the environment. It’s a fun, unfiltered conversation about relationships, intuition, and the behind-the-scenes realities of the business that shaped them—plus a few classic tangents along the way.