Contracts & Chaos
Contracts & Chaos is the place to hear about what's happening to fellow Realtors like you. That crazy seller, the buyer who left at closing; we talk about it. How to stay relevant and thrive in a down market? We discuss it.
Alyssa & Brenna are Realtors located in the Charlotte and Hickory, NC market who have built their businesses in communities they are transplants in, without buying leads or joining mega teams to make it happen. They've beaten the odds during a pandemic and are here to share their stories, tips and advice on how to survive a down market or start your business from scratch.
Episodes
142 episodes
142: Red Flags - The Things People Don't Talk About
Some red flags are obvious. Others show up wearing a beige trench coat pretending to be “totally fine.” 😅In this episode, we’re talking about the red flags we see all the time in real estate — from buyers, sellers, houses, agents, and ev...
141: No Pressure No Diamonds with Taley Hunt
Some conversations hit you right between the eyes, and this was one of them.In this episode, we're joined by Taley Hunt for a conversation about growth, leadership, business, and what it really takes to become the person capable of achie...
140: The Realtor Starter Pack
This episode is a fun one because we’re talking about what would actually come in a Realtor Starter Pack 😂Not the glamorous HGTV version of real estate. The real version. The “my car is basically a mobile office and I haven’t ea...
139: Indecisive Clients - What's Really Going On?
You’ve got the pre-approval. You’re touring homes. You find the one… and then suddenly, nothing.In this episode, we’re digging into what’s really going on when buyers hesitate, freeze, or completely pull back when everything loo...
138: Lowball Offers: Smart Strategy or Straight-Up Self Sabotage?
We’ve all seen it… the offer comes in and you’re like, “Wait… are they serious?” 😅In this episode, we’re breaking down lowball offers and when they’re actually a smart strategy… and when they completely blow up your chances of getting th...
137: Q3 Goals: What We’re Actually Working On
Quick catch-up episode where Alyssa and I are sharing what we’re focused on for Q3 and the real stuff behind the scenes of running our businesses and trying to keep life together at the same time 😅This one’s short, real, and a little cha...
136: Is It An Upgrade....Or Did You Just Spend Money?
Let’s have an honest conversation about pre-listing “upgrades.”Because not everything you can do to your house is something you should do before selling. And just because you spent money… doesn’t mean you added value.
135: POV - Your Brokerage Isn't The Problem
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably seen all the noise around brokerages, mergers, and who’s going where. And while it makes for great headlines… let’s have a real conversation.Your logo isn’t what’s building your busi...
134: Wait… We Can Talk About That Now?! HUD, Fair Housing & The Crime + School Conversation
If you’ve been in real estate for the last few years, you were probably told: “Don’t talk about crime.” “Don’t talk about schools.” “Just send them to Google.” 😅Well… things have shifted.In this episode,...
133: Who Moved My Commission?
If you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you’ve probably had that moment where you’re like… “Wait. Who moved my cheese?!” 🫠In this episode, we’re breaking down the classic book Who Moved My Cheese and how it per...
132: Your Minimum Standard: The One Thing to Fall Back On When You’re Burnt Out
Let’s talk about the days when you just don’t have it.The motivation isn’t there. The to-do list feels overwhelming. And the idea of doing everything in your business makes you want to do… nothing.In this episode, we’re b...
131: The Super Signature: How You Are Leaving Opportunity In Your Emails
Your email signature is either taking up space… or it’s quietly making you money.Because think about it: how many emails do you send every single day? What if every one of them worked for your business long after you hit send?We’r...
130: Appraisals 101: The Good, The Bad, and The “Wait… What?!”
Appraisals… the part of the transaction that can feel like a total wildcard. 😅In this episode, we’re breaking it all down in plain English. what appraisals actually are, how they work, what appraisers are looking at, and what happens whe...
129: 75 Hard for Agents: The Discipline Your Business Needs
Let’s talk about discipline! No, not the motivational poster kind, but the kind that actually moves the needle in your business.In this episode, we’re breaking down what a 75 Hard-style challenge for real estate agents could look ...
128: Lead Gen Series Part 4: FSBOs – The Opportunity Most Agents Ignore
Part 4 of our lead gen series is all about a lead source that makes a lot of agents uncomfortable… FSBOs.For Sale By Owners are some of the most motivated sellers out there. They’ve already raised their hand and said, “Hey, I want to sel...
127: Lead Gen Series Part 3: Social Media That Actually Converts
Part 3 of our lead gen series is here, and we’re talking about the thing everyone loves to overcomplicate ...social media.You do not need to go viral. You do not need a ring light the size of Texas. And you definitely don’t need to dance...
126: Lead Gen Series Part 2: Open Houses That Actually Work
Part 2 of our lead gen series is here and we’re talking about one of the most powerful ( and most underutilized ) strategies in real estate: open houses.Not the “sit at the table and scroll your phone” kind… the kind that builds your dat...
125: Lead Gen Series Part 1: Your Secret Goldmine
Welcome to Part 1 of our lead gen series — and we’re starting with the most overlooked, under-loved, absolute goldmine in your business… your sphere of influence.In this episode, we’re talking about why the people who already kn...
124: Rejection Isn't Real - Here's Why
Let’s flip the script on something that scares way too many agents: rejection.In this episode, we’re breaking down why “no” isn’t actually as painful or powerful as we make it in our heads. Think about it like this: if you ask Patty to d...
123: The 10 Year Letter
What if getting clear on the life you want 10 years from now could completely shift how you show up today?In this episode, we’re talking about the power of writing a 10 year letter — a simple but incredibly impactful exercise wh...
122: Mastermind Takeaways: What We’re Actually Implementing
Fresh off a mastermind event in Charlotte, Alyssa and I are sitting down to unpack what actually stuck—not just the notes we scribbled down, but the ideas that challenged us, stretched our thinking, and are already shaping how we show ...
121: The Go-Giver — How Giving More Can Actually Grow Your Business
We’re switching gears this week for a little mindset reset and a lot of inspiration. In this episode, we’re diving into The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann. This is a small but mighty book that completely flips the script on s...
120: Setting the Stage for 2026: Our Goals, Our Game Plans, and What’s Coming Next
New year, new goals… same chaotic duo. In this episode, Alyssa and I are sitting down to break open our vision for 2026 — the big goals, the uncomfortable stretch points, the habits we’re building, and the things we’re absolutely leaving behind...