What does it really mean when an agent is “workingboth sides” of a deal and is it actually in your best interest?

In this episode of Co-List, Mike and Shannon break down the reality of dual representation in real estate. They explain why having your own dedicated agent matters, how it impacts negotiations, and why going into a home purchase without someone fully in your corner can make the process harder than it needs to be. From smoother transactions to stronger advocacy, they share what buyers should expect and what they should avoid.

They also dive into real-life experiences, including whythey personally don’t love representing both buyer and seller in the same deal, and how having the right guidance can completely change your buying or selling journey.

Plus, the conversation gets personal, touching on everything from Mother’s Day plans and Shannon’s kid-free brunch (followed by grilling with friends), to Mike still figuring out his plans, anniversary gift ideas, funny family stories, and a shared love of cars.

In this episode of The Co-List, Mike and Shannon break downsome of the most talked-about (and often confusing) real estate terms: off-market listings, private exclusives, and pocket listings, and what they actually mean for buyers in today’s market. They also dive into how more agents are posting exclusive listings on social media and discuss whether a new real estate app could be on the horizon 👀

But it’s not all business…

Things take a turn when Mike shares the story of getting stuck rock climbing, while Shannon  boys replaying the video of Mike getting stuck on repeat like it’s the Super Bowl 😂 They also get into Easter egg hunts (dad edition), Shannon’s kids heading to their grandparents for the first time over spring break, and of course, the big mystery: what is Shannon throwing over her deck now?!

A mix of real estate insight and real-life chaos, just howwe like it.

Mike and Shannon share how they actually got into real estate and it wasn’t a straight path. From high school internships, print ads, and flipping houses to marketing roles and the leap to commission-only income, they break down the risks and early lessons that shaped their careers.

They also swap stories about less-glamorous past jobs, old-school listing photos, the busy spring market, parenting fails, princess nightgowns, and spring sports chaos. 

Business, family, hustle, and the real story behind The Co-List.

This week on The Co-List, Mike and Shannon are officially in their “6-year-old birthday party era” 🎉

With both of their kids turning six, they’re swapping party stories, talking themes, chaos, gift overload, and how birthday season somehow feels more exhausting than fun (but we wouldn’t trade it). They also dive into Valentine’s Day, what it looks like as parents now versus what it used to be and how these little seasonal moments shape life in the Hereford Zone.

And speaking of seasons… since the Super Bowl has wrapped up, something shifts. Around here, that’s the unofficial threshold when people snap back into “real life.” In real estate, that means the spring market is coming and coming fast.

Mike and Shannon break down:

• Why getting the right listing photos can make or break your home sale

• How to start prepping your house before the spring rush

• Why decluttering now will pay off later

They’re also floating an exciting idea for the community: a spring Dumpster Day 🗑️ A chance for neighbors to clear out what they don’t need, freshen up for the season, and get market-ready together.

It’s parenting, real estate, community, and a little bit of controlled chaos. Just another week inside The Co-List.