We Need Closure

It's always a good episode when we have an actual expert agree to join us on the podcast - and Emily Gilbert with Emily Gilbert Designs is the best of the best! Coming in hot with a story for the ages that all working mothers can relate to, Heather and Kalyn finally get to fan girl about one of their favorite subjects - interior design. What's in? What's out? Will Emily give us a job? And finally, will Emily and Kalyn resolve their differences over the Soggy Bath/Shower Bath Spa Combo debacle of 2023? You'll have to listen to find out. A special shoutout to the TCU Interior Design Program, former quarterback Major Applewhite, overly curated dorm rooms, Coca-Cola wallpaper borders and Heather's new healthy eating regimen. It's a jam-packed episode, folks - enjoy!

For more information on Emily's work and how to partner with Emily Gilbert Designs, visit https://www.emilygilbertdesigns.com/.

It's all fun and games in real estate, right? Well this week on the podcast, it absolutely is. Settle in for a week of nonsense as the hosts run through an ill-prepared set of "Would You Rather?" questions based on real estate scenarios - both real and ridiculous. Would you rather work with only buyers or sellers for the rest of your life? Would you rather have this type of client scenario or that one? Always wear a name tag or have a car magnet displayed proudly on your vehicle? The scenarios are endless, hilarious and full of absurdity but hell, we're having a good time and think you will too. If the real estates scenarios give you too much PTSD, hang tight for Heather's gift to the listeners - a rapid fire group of questions that take you back to your childhood and will provide some much-needed laughs. As always, thanks for listening!

Not all heroes wear capes - but most REALTORS should. In an industry with the highest highs and the lowest lows, sometimes you just need a friend - and a podcast episode completely dedicated to the stories of a few REALTORS who can relate. On this week's episode, both hosts share the stories that left the deepest battle scars and why they think "adding armor" is better than just having thick skin. It took 25 episodes, but you knew one of the hosts would eventually shed a tear, and it was bound to happen while reliving the ones that got away and left a little PTSD. This one is dedicated to all the REALTORS who are in the thick of it - dust yourself off, pick yourself up and get back on the horse because that next deal will be worth the current heartache. Scream, cry but ultimately listen to the We Need Closure Podcast - we are here for you!

Give us all the out-of-town buyers! From marathon days of showings to helping make major life decisions, there's nothing quite like helping out-of-town buyers find their new address. This week, hosts Kalyn and Heather recap their multi-step process for helping new Texans find their dream homes, the outrageous logistics that have to go into all-day showings and snacks, snacks, snacks. Proudly admitting they do NOT adorn "stay out of my state" bumper stickers on their cars, the hosts discuss the best and most difficult parts of navigating the out-of-town buyer process. It wouldn't be a WNC episode if one of the hosts didn't share an embarrassing, wine-induced story of being a REALTOR while on vacation and how drinking queso straight from a container might be something to avoid when trying to impress new clients. Come for the tips, stay for the laughs and as always - thanks for listening!

It's the episode none of you have been waiting for: The Home Style and Interior Design discussion from yours truly. On this week's episode, the hosts took a series of interior design style quizzes to identify their perfect home style and who they are, based on (let's be honest) minimal taste, frugal budgets and no formal design education. Full of opinions, with little merit or basis to support them, the hosts launch into all the factors that make up their personal interior design style - are they Grand Millenial? Pottery Barn Chic? Straight Up Traditional? Only the episode can tell. Pulling some advice from actual interior designers and successful home renovators, Heather and Kalyn discuss a list of Top 10 2023 Design Trends, the evolution of their personal style (shout out to the Coca-Cola wallpaper border in Heather's childhood bedroom) and their tips on how to get started when you are in a design rut. Sure to make professional interior designers ears bleed, we've made sure to do minimal research and do what we do best: talk it out.

Shoutout to Kami Gray with @PsychologieofHome for inspiring this episode, Cristina Cleveland, The Ginger Home and Chris Loves Julia for sources and quizzes!

Just when we think we've heard it all - here comes the interview with a title company Escrow Agent. A friend of the pod, Natalie Piland joins the hosts on today's episode to share a bizarre story of forged documents, lies and how there is nothing boring about title insurance. Heather proves she could have a second career as an Escrow Agent while Kalyn is still trying to figure out what a "judgement" is, but who's counting. With nearly 20 years of experience in Real Estate, the hosts admit they still don't feel comfortable delivering checks to the title company and so help them if they ever remember Page 9 of the contract. Discussing HOA's, CCR's and all the other acronyms in between, we can't thank Natalie enough for joining us and answering all of our dumb questions.

On this week's episode, hosts Kalyn and Heather channel their inner Rod Stewart and analyze the list of real estate industry truths they were blindly unaware of as baby agents. Empathizing with fellow REALTOR's submissions of "wish I would've knowns", the hosts discuss the more shocking, emotional and ego-checking realities they've come face to face with as seasoned agents. Breaking down harsh realities, helpful truths and hopeful outlooks, this episode will resonate with the newest in the industry to the successful veterans of the trade. Of course, they've included stories of accidentally teaching their children profanity, as it can't be all serious talk on these things. Listen, laugh and let it hit close to home because at the end of the day, we're all in this together.