On this week's episode I talk about taking that next ‘big step’ in your life, why you shouldn’t let fear get in the way, and what exercises you can do on a daily basis to help you achieve your goals in your life whether they revolve around your career, your relationships, or even buying and selling real estate.

I also take a deep dive into a first-hand example of what fear can do and how a seed that was planted in my mind nearly ten years ago grew into something I thought I would never be able to navigate.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

This week on Real Estate Meets Real Life, I had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely Shannon Smith about her fixer upper in Melrose, Massachusetts.

In this episode, Shannon gets into why she and her boyfriend, Scottie, decided to take on a major project for their first home, the biggest transformation at the house to date, and why this entire process is nothing like what you see on HGTV. 

Check out my Instagram @erica.carson.realtor for 'before' and 'after' photos of Shannon's home journey that we discuss on this week's episode.

On this week's episode I talk about shifting your mindset into ‘seller’ mode, the high price of ownership and why we over value what we have, and I also share some tips and tricks that you can get started on today to get your home ready to sell.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

On this week’s episode, I take a step back and re-visit my main goal of creating the podcast which is to help my listeners up-level in their lives by focusing on the people, places, and, things that allow them to attain their dreams.

For some people, their ideal lifestyle or key aspiration revolves around mastering the real estate industry. Being the ‘ONE’ in their field out of many.

Anyone in the industry knows that mastering the tactical process of real estate is just part of the battle. Any millennial will tell you, what matters most is BRANDING.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

This week on Real Estate Meets Real Life, I tackle why offer process is actually quite simple and how consumer psychology comes into play and can cause speed bumps.

Whether you’re a prospective buyer who wants more insight into the tactical aspects of the offer process, or you’re an agent who is looking for insight into WHY their clients behave the way that they do when it comes to making a real estate decision, you won’t want to miss this episode.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

On this episode of Real Estate Meets Real Life, I discuss the implications of COVID-19 on the real estate market and what it means for buyers and sellers from both a national and local perspective. While the environment is ever-changing by the minute, I am hopeful that this can shed some light during these unprecedented times.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

On this week's episode I discuss the steps necessary to prepare yourself for a successful first-time home buying experience. I'll also share a personal experience on what not being prepared looks like and then I’ll wrap up with some key takeaways and ‘next step’ items in case you ultimately feel so inspired today that you just have to get the ball rolling.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether its clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.

On this week's episode of Real Estate Meets Real Life we discuss how shifting consumer priorities, technology and communication, and buying power have ultimately shaped the way in which millennials look at where they choose to call home and what that ultimately means for YOU.

If you love this podcast please let me know either by rating the podcast, sharing it with friends and family, or sending me a note on Instagram, @erica.carson.realtor. I always love hearing back from people whether it's clients, fellow agents, or other professionals in the industry. Any feedback that you provide allows me to create a stronger community and allows us to grow together.