We've all been there. A text goes unanswered. A phone call remains unreturned. And after months of effort, energy and a little blood, sweat and tears, with someone who you thought was very important to you....you've suddenly been ghosted. Oh you thought we were talking about dating? Nope, this is the wild west world of real estate. Heather and Kalyn finally broach the topic of being ghosted by past clients and the toll and emotional impact that can take on you after more than a decade in the business. Along with sharing our own personal and most recent stories of being ghosted, we ask each other the hard hitting questions: Why does this happen? When can we expect to hear from this person? And most importantly - when will we get over it? Lastly, don't worry, we explain in-depth our long absence from the podcast and want to give a massive thank you to all our loyal listeners! Tune in for some laughs, stories and hopfully a little closure.
It's Season 6, Closers! Welcome back and happy new year to everyone still tuning into another year of the We Need Closure Podcast. In true new year fashion, hosts Heather and Kalyn have asked their favorite broker and business owner, Matt Lewis, to join them for an unofficial 'state of the union' on all things real estate. Matt joins us fresh off the Inman Connect Real Estate Conference in New York, giving us all the hot topics on how AI is playing a major role in how consumers will continue to search for homes, how agents need to adapt to partner with the incoming technology and even a local report of the Fort Worth market for 2025. Tune in to hear Matt's latest advice to those REALTORS and agents in the industry - new and old - in addition to his favorite type of real estate investments. As always, to our listeners near and abroad, thank you for listening!
Welcome to a very special episode of We Need Closure. Hosts Kalyn and Heather welcome the most VIP guests to date: their children. Partly because it's time, but partly because they had no child care this week. If you found last week's episode to be slightly chaotic, buckle up listener, because you're in for a real treat. Asking the tough, hard-hitting questions, Heather and Kalyn dig deep to identify how our children feel about our jobs, what they think we actually do for a living and what NAR actually stands for. If you are a true fan, and are able to make it to the end of the episode, enjoy some bloopers from a very charming 4 year old, Madeline, who, like her mother, is very comfortable in front of the microphone. Cheers!
For those of us in the real estate industry, we are all guilty of a few cliche marketing tricks now and then. Emailing our clients to set back their clocks for daylight savings time? Been there. Proudly posting a "SOLD" post minutes after the check hits your account? Done that. But how far have we come and where has the evolution of marketing, client retention and new business trends brought us to? Hosts Kalyn and Heather discuss the trends in an industry that is not only evolving but upping the game in the world of social media, event strategy, gift giving and providing an overall experience for our best clients. Of course, the personal stories will keep laughing as Heather recaps a failed client appreciation party, Kalyn admits to having a full blown identify crisis in the world of real estate and more.
Have you ever wondered what it's like inside the brain of a real estate professional? Welcome to the circus, kids. Kalyn and Heather are personally very representative of our current real estate market - tired, frustrating, confusing and exhausted. Just adding in a nice, short sweet episode to get you through the week, we're highlighting everything from Kalyn's jury duty notice (you can't make this stuff up), Heather's single foray into commercial real estate, the hell on earth that is Spirit Halloween and more. Join us for some laughs to cope with your Halloween Hangover.
So, what's your sign? We're jumping on the astrology band wagon this episode to answer a single burning question: Did we choose the right career path based on our astrological signs? Knowing truly nothing about the art of reading the stars, Kalyn and Heather outsourced this question to a knowledgable and avid astrologer who gave us all the insight on our sun, rising and moon signs to identify our strengths within real estate, how our signs affect our working relationship and maybe eve some what fantastical - what does the future hold? All in the name of fun for our favorite spooky month of October, listen in to learn a little more about your two favorite REALTORS and why their birthdays set them up for this crazy career. Also of note: Heather breaks into a gym, Kalyn found the perfect pumpkin patch, why we're trademarking "Disappointed at Diseyland" and more!
What's scarier - a haunted house or jury duty? Welcome to one of our favorite episodes of the year - the all-things-fall episode where the hosts do their geeking out in their favorite season! Sharing all the life updates, tune in to hear about Heather's desperate attempt to get picked during jury duty and Kalyn's closing of her longest listing ever (RIP). The hosts discuss their current binge-worthy shows, unpopular opinions, THE Fall Gift tradition and true spooky real estate stories to get you ready for the Fall and Halloween season.
Were you as excited as we were to get back to business? Don't answer that. After two years of rocking and rolling on this podcast, we are entering into Season 5! Kicking things off in an inappropriate fashion, Kalyn drops the 'F' bomb while the hosts discuss all things involving life, work and that time Heather was leading a double life as a stand-in on Yellowstone. Hear all the insider info on what it's like to work on a television show set, how we are really coping in this market, Kalyn's launch into the world of commercial real estate and more! Get excited for our new format, exciting stories and as always, the things that we are loving right now. (Which may or may not include the Pottery Barn x National Lampoons Christmas Vacation collab - hey Pottery Barn - we have some notes!)
On this week's episode, Heather and Kalyn tackle the least favorite part of their jobs and the insurmountable stress around it: The Inspection Report. Whether you are purchasing a new home in all it's glory or a 100-year old gem in a historic neighborhood, the inspection will not only be necessary, it will find flaws with your soon-to-be home sweet home. We discuss the roller coaster of emotions among clients when they open the report but the imporance of having a seasoned agent to walk you through the process, translate this almost impossible document and what is a "big deal" versus "Home Depot project". Whether you are looking to buy a home soon or an agent hoping to improve your process with clients in this inevitable phase of the home buying process, we've got you covered. And in the spirit of never taking ourselves too seriously, the story of the week happened to none other than Kalyn and Heather - having an almost "candid camera" run-in while Heather did her job and Kalyn mom'd it up. You simply can't make this stuff up.
On this week's episode of We Need Closure, Hosts Heather and Kalyn completely fan-girl over their favorite home stager and interior designer, Jessica Brandrup, owner of Modern Design Collective in Fort Worth, TX. Jumping right into the nitty-gritty details of Jessica's creative process, Heather and Kalyn pepper their guest with all the questions: How much inventory do you have to have to be a successful stager? How do you tackle difficult projects? And most importantly - how do you make money?! Loving every second of this conversation, the gals explore all things staging, design and even accept a few compliments from the expert herself. With a background in marketing, public relations and an art aficionado, Jessica delivers all the amazing details of owning a business, the process of staying creative and always delivering the best results for her clients. For more information about Jessica Brandrup's services, visit https://www.moderndesignstaging.com/ or check out her company on instagram at @moderndesignstaging.
Who's ready for summer? We are only in the first week of summer and there's already enough to fill an entire episode for our darling listeners. Tune in this week to hear all about Kalyn's trip from hell, why Heather actually went to Hell (Las Vegas), the time she saw her beloved Justin Timberlake in concert and how Heather saved Kalyn's tushy by assisting in a big, imporant real estate deal. (Do we think we see a future Real Estate Team for this duo?) Turning our attention to the tense real estate market, we share our opinions on the reality of the current market for seller's, what we are seeing, how we are advising our clients and why it's more important than ever to have a great real estate agent right now. Always fun, always chaotic but always fun - and there's even a cameo from our children who visited our podcast summer camp for the day. Thanks as always for listening!
In honor of our 50th episode, we've invited our friend, fellow agent and truly saint-like Fort Worth resident, John Staab to the podcast today! In the words of Heather, we can' thelp but "love/hate" this kind soul as he not only gets all the good listings, he has a passion for helping others and takes significant action to help make our world a better place. In following the "one-for-one" model, learn how John has committed to his pledge of giving back to the communities in Zambia, Africa, donating the funds for housing with each home he sells here in Texas. He's even added a commercial component to help local business owners provide for their families by investing in their farms and other trades. Although we love the philanthropic efforts by our friend John, he doesn't disapoint in bringing a story that will leave you blushing or giggling - truly all in a days of work of a Fort Worth real estate agent. John Staab is the Broker and Owner of Motive Real Estate Group - to learn more about his "A Home for a Home" Giving efforts, learn more on his website: https://www.motiverealestategroup.com/giving/
Folks, we're tired. We're happy, but we're tired. and this episode is a direct reflection of our spirits and the spring 2024 real estate market and what is being handed to us day in and day out. Repair amendments? Yes. Extended option periods? Absolutely. Seeing red flags galore and our advice on how to stay safe out there as an advocate for your clients. Welcome to our emotional support episode as the stories just spill into the microphones for your ears only. Definitely feeling more candid than normal, the hosts share their recent experiences that are those for the record books. Welcome to an out-of-our-minds episode and the roller coaster that is real estate.
Multiple Offers - Love them or hate them? On this week's episode, Kalyn and Heather break down the love/hate relationship with the elusive dynamics of a multiple offer situation. How do you handle them as as a listing agent? What tricks do you use as a buyer's agent? What should you know as a buyer? We're bringing all the advice, tips, tricks, pros, cons and everything in-between to prep you for a future multiple offer situation. Hint: Get a GOOD AGENT. In addition to the multiple offer war stories, hosts Kalyn and Heather give updates on life, work and the beautiful new line at J. Crew (chefs kiss).
Answering all the people's burning questions on this week's episode, hosts Heather and Kalyn don't hold back on telling their truths. Will the DFW Market ever become "more affordable"? Have we ever worked with famous clients? What on earth would we be doing for a living if we weren't in real estate? And finally - and most importantly - who would win in a one-on-one basketball game? Always giving the people what they want, Heather and Kalyn discuss all the listeners recent submissions plus the current events of today. And if someone could share with us why the impending solar eclipse is such a big deal, we would appreciate it. Thanks as always for listening!
Looking for all the opinions on the recent settlement of the National Association of REALTORS and the outcome of the 2024 class action lawsuit? You've come to the right place. Although we wanted to ignore the NAR elephant in the room and record an episode full of fun and levity, we have instead brought you everything we know about the most recent settlement and what this really means for you - whether you are the buyer, the seller or a fellow real estate agent. Tune in for both Kalyn and Heather's heated opinions about the tangible outcomes of the lawsuit, the sensational headlines, where this decision has left the industry and our advice for you as an intelligent consumer or a fellow REALTOR in this sea of uncertainty.
The elephant has officially left the room. After a long awaited reveal, Kalyn divulges the greatest secret she's been keeping from the listeners: She finally quit her corporate job. After 9 years of juggling and balancing both a full-time corporate job and being a full-time REALTOR, the steady paycheck has left the building. But let's welcome her with open-arms to the circus that is residential real estate! Come along for the history behind this decision, how to dip your toe in the world of real estate while working a full-time job and how to embrace your passion - whatever that may look like for you. Heather gives Kalyn a warm welcome into the world of full-time real estate and admits she has never left the country. Yes you heard that right. You don't want to miss this episode!
Admit it. You've been curious about what REALTORS do all day long but too afraid to ask. Lucky for you we have no problem spilling the beans! Spoiler: It might not be what you think. Themes include: a continuous stream of living your life while constantly working, living in yoga pants in case a workout presents itself throughout the day, putting out fires, status updates, negotiations and so much more. Whether you are considering getting into real estate or are a true veteran in the industry, you will both learn something and relate to this episode where you will find that we do everything and nothing all at once. Additional topics include: Cold plunging, what three words would you tell your 18 year-old-self and Kalyn yet again teasing a big secret she has been keeping. Stay tuned for more!
Ladies and gentleman, welcome back to Season 4 of the We Need Closure Podcast! Easily one of the most jam-packed episodes featuring one of our favorite and most knowledgeable guests, co-owner and Broker of LEAGUE Real Estate, Matt Lewis has returned to the podcast for an entertaining yet educational discussion with Heather and Kalyn. As if Matt's stories weren't entertaining enough, our guest brought more terms and keywords than a JEOPARDY board discussing the newest trends to hit the real estate market including: padsplitting, Costco Mortgages, why Matt is bullish on 2024 for real estate, what's 'in' what's 'out' and how to not be a loser this year in real estate. A friendly game of "google me" ensues and the hosts can't help but share the stories that keep this podcast going. Stay tuned for stories of magicians, a final walk-thru with a massive hole in the wall and more.
It's not really Christmas until you listen to the final WNC episode of 2023! Never a dull moment, the hosts have come back together to wish the listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays while catching up on all life events since last being on the air. Taking a very blunt stance on 2024 real estate market predictions, the hosts discuss their opinions of what's to come in the new year for both buyers and sellers and who ultimately has the crystal ball of what's to come. Ending on a high note, Kalyn and Heather discuss controversial Christmas traditions, songs and pasttimes, their favorite Christmas movies, and their dreaded new year's resolutions. Always a joy to bring you a few laughs, espeically during the holiday season, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening!