We Need Closure

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 communication. A constant source of humor on our social media feeds, Heather gives us all the tips on how to remain authentic while hillarious on Instagram and beyond while also using the tool as a means to gather new business. Kalyn's niche was discovered by Heather but quickly accepted as her one and only talent: talking. And successful chit chat at that. Whether either of these areas are in your wheelhouse or something you would like to improve on, this episode will leave you with a few tips and tricks of how to improve in these areas while remaining authentic in your practices. Other highlights include: Kalyn's backyard project is finally beginning (hope you don't mind the background noise!) and both agents did their jobs this week despite a very weird market. Taking a short hiatus to handle all things life is throwing at us, we can't to be back with you all soon!

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 agent and even a client. Desperately wishing we could respond to some instances with, "Well that's cute...", but instead opting for the motto of "Tell me more...", to remain solutions based, proactive and professional (for the most part.), we respond to the most routine of instances to stories that even shocked us. Of course, never taking ourselves too seriously, we hear another instance of breaking and entering from Heather's showings this week, a retraction from a previous episode regarding a Honey Baked Ham and Kalyn's toddler's opinion of these temperatures in October.

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, fearless and brave warrior and REALTOR Heather recalls a very different real estate market in 2011 when she got her license and was also juggling a full-time marketing career. Tales of short-sales, risking her life and finding a baby while showing homes are just some of the experiences our favorite now top-producing agent endured while entering into the world of real estate. Join us for some truly shocking stories, realities and how truly different the market looked in both 2011 and 2015. Why did Heather stay in real estate after such a tough first few years? How did Kalyn manage two demanding jobs? You'll have to listen to find out.

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 career as a REALTOR was short and sweet, he taught us a valuable lesson in understanding your strenghts and the different avenues of having a career in the world of Real Estate (without becoming an agent). Other highlights of the episode include our hot takes of what's next in real estate marketing, Heather's new found skills from her recent week-long workshop and a truly cringe-worthy story from Luke's first showing as a REALTOR that proved getting out of the business was the right move. Come for the stories, leave with some unexpected insight into maintaining creativity and ideas in whatever field you are in!

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 the new house, Heather missing Kalyn's baby shower and more! Shoutout to one of our favorite lenders, William Adams, for contributing to the reason we were blessed with a slightly hungover Heather on this Friday episode. It's good to be back, y'all.

On this week's episode, fellow LEAGUE agent and friend, Christa Holbert joins the podcast to kick off our new special series, "Finding Your Niche"! Queen of the Ridglea Hills neighborhood in Fort Worth and master aficianado at cornering the real estate business in your neighborhood, Christa gives us the full run down of all the pros and cons to leaning into your niche in this industry. Originally starting her career in insurance, Christa recaps her journey of entering into the insanity of the real estate world in 2009, while sharing how she built her business and found her passion helping her clients find homes all over DFW, but specifically in her own personal neighborhood. Providing all the tips and tricks to help you identify how to make your mark in this business, the hosts and Christa discuss what traits can set you apart to maintain success for the long haul. Being a veteran in the industry, And of course, Christa brings us the goods; stories ranging from shoving herself through a dog door to access a Broker's Open to a tale ripped from the headlines of a Dateline episode - this episode has it all!

WE'RE BACK! And comin' in HOT! No really, we are sweating. It's 109 degrees outside but we are thrilled to be back for the kick-off episode of Season 3 of WNC! The ultimate catch-up, hosts Heather and Kalyn share everything you've missed in their lives this summer (spoilers): Kalyn's still pregnant, sporting circus tents and getting nowhere on her backyard project while Heather got a puppy, gives updates on her beautiful home renovations and is rocking her top producer status in real estate like the boss that she is. The hosts discuss controversial topics including: To turf or not to turf? Do you support the use of Active Kick-Out in MLS? Is your current agent working hard for you or phoning it in - and can you tell the difference? Wrapping up the episode with what type of buyers and sellers we are both seeing in this market, why some zip codes are still piping hot while others are ice cold and why Heather finally decided to drop Zillow advertising. Thanks for welcoming us back with open arms! Get ready for Season 3!

Are you getting tired of the same old flip-my-house TV shows with unrealistic budgets and unnecessary scripted drama? Funny. We are too! In this week's episode, the hosts dive into the world of real estate, design and home renovation television and the current era that needs to be closed...we want more! But what's next? Don't worry, we're here for the future of real estate television. After a quick audit of what's currently offered on our screens (House Hunters, Flip or Flop, Selling Sunset, etc.) we take a deep dive into our own pitches of all the TV and Docuseries shows that we desperately want to watch. Give us shows that tell the true story and portrayal of REALTORS, the struggle of millenials to purchase a home in 2023, the ups and downs of vacation home rental property owners and our personal favorite: following a REALTOR in their first year of real estate. Would you watch these shows? Are you tired of the flipper flopper fixer upper fake TV? HGTV and Netflix, hear our prayers and pitches because we've got your next big show.

In the great words of Goldie Hawn and our podcast introduction theme song, "What else could we need?" On this week's episode and in the year of 2023, we now know we need ChatGPT...or do we? Heather and Kalyn assume their normal roles of expert realtors with complete ignorance around technology and decide to give the newest version of AI a quick spin. Asking ChatGPT all the important questions: How do I sell my house? How can I be a successful REALTOR? and more. The hosts go on to discuss the robotic answers of the newest tool that all the kids are using, what we agree with, what we don't and how we think we could improve the artificial intelligence that is ChatGPT. Whether you are freaked out by it (like Heather) or blissfully ignorant (like Kalyn), we'd love to hear how you are using this chatty resource in real estate and beyond!

On this week's episode, we're asking you to trust the psychos....we mean, experts! Currently living in a real life episode of We Need Closure, Heather shares all the most recent details of listing her personal home, the anxiety of the process, living out of her car and the lengths she goes to in order to convince buyers she is a completely different person than she really is - calm and organized. The hosts immediately launch into their go-to lists of how to get your home "show-ready" and why hiring the right agent (us) to handle the stressful process of listing your home is in fact the only way to go. Going way beyond lighting a candle or baking some bread, the hosts provide the fundamental elements that make all the difference in getting you the most money when selling your home. We couldn't wrap up an episode without our regularly scheduled embarassing stories for the week and Kalyn was certinaly humbled by her toddler and a sales associate to keep that self-esteem right where it needs to be: rock bottom. Come for the tips, stay for the laughs - it's just another week in real estate paradise.