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
106 episodes
106: Deal Triage - How To Handle Lowball Offers
Let’s be real—there’s nothing like opening an offer email and seeing a number that makes you say, “They cannot be serious.” Whether it’s investors fishing for a steal or overzealous buyers testing the waters, how you respond matters.
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105: Q3 Check-In: The 12 Week Year Reality Report
We’re back with our 12 Week Year update ... and let’s just say, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually went down in Q3: the wins, the distractions, the things 1000% out of our control, and how we’r...
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104: New Agent Survival Guide
Real talk — this business will chew you up and spit you out if you’re not ready for it. From the emotional rollercoaster of your first deal to learning that “flexible schedule” really means you’re on call 24/7, we’re diving in...
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103: Why Does It Feel Like There’s No Inventory (When There Actually Is)?
If you’ve been scrolling MLS and your client has been refreshing Zillow thinking, “There’s nothing out there!” ...you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: inventory isn’t as low as it feels. In this episode, we dig into why the market g...
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28:43
102: Vacation? What Is That?!
Ever feel like taking a vacation as a realtor is more stressful than just… not going? In this episode, we are diving into how you can actually step away, recharge, and not have your business implode while you’re sipping margaritas by t...
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101: Agent Meetups That Don't Suck
Let’s be real… most real estate “networking” events are the equivalent of cold coffee and stale name tags. Snooze-fest. But it doesn’t have to be that way.In this episode of Contracts & Chaos, we’re diving into how to host a...
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100: Agent Self Audit: Are You Running A Business or A Circus?
Ready for a fun reflection on yourself and your business? Grab a pen and follow along! Scoring:0 – I don’t do this. At all.1 – I tried once. It went sideways.2 – Crisis-mode only.3...
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099: Get FOUND! Google SEO With Lorraine Danielson
If you’ve ever wondered how some agents seem to magically show up at the top of Google while the rest of us are buried on page 7, this episode is for you.We sat down with Lorraine Danielson from Dallas, Georgia — a powerhouse when it com...
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098: Don't Get Fired. Do Better.
Nobody likes to talk about it, but let’s be honest — it happens. Clients fire their agents. And when they do, it’s usually because they didn’t feel heard, supported, or truly represented.In this episode, we’re digging into the hard truth...
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097: Motivation on Repeat: Quotes To Keep You Going
Some days in this business, you feel like you’re on top of the world. Other days? It’s a miracle if you remember where you left your phone. (Or your sanity.)That’s where a little dose of motivation comes in. In this episode, I’m sharing ...
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096: Content That Converts
Let’s be real—posting random real estate stats and stock photos isn’t moving the needle anymore.In this episode, I’m sharing how to create content that actually converts—content your audience wants, remembers, and responds to. W...
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095: Real Estate Icks
Icks. We all have them. Don't even lie. Whether it's your great aunt playing with her dentures, the sound of that stranger AGGRESSIVELY eating their lunch, or sometimes the feel of dry hands against micro fiber.... we all have them....
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094: Live To Work and Work To Die - Retiring In Real Estate
Whether you're dreaming of beach days and passive income or just trying to figure out how to slow down without losing momentum, this episode is for you. This week, we’re digging into a topic a lot of agents avoid until it’s way too lat...
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093: Seller Motivations - Beyond The List Price
This week, we're flipping the script. A couple of weeks ago, we dove deep into what drives buyers — and now, it’s time to talk seller motivations.Because let’s be real: it’s rarely just about needing more square footage o...
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092: 12 Week Year Q3 - Our ONE THING
Hey friend—Q3 is here (already?!), and you know what that means: it’s time for our 12 Week Year check-in! But this time, we’re shaking things up.Inspired by last week’s deep dive into The One Thing by Gary Keller, this episode i...
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091: The ONE Thing - A Book Review
You know those books that don’t just give you a few good quotes — they straight up check you? Yeah… The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan did that.In this episode, we’re talking about how this book shook up the w...
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090: Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want - Buyer edition
Not all buyers are created equal—and neither are their reasons for jumping into the real estate market. In this episode, we're digging into what really motivates buyers right now (hint: it’s not always about square footage and granite ...
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089: You're Gonna Make It After All - Real Talk On Limited Beliefs
Let’s be real—some of the biggest obstacles in real estate don’t come from the market… they come from between your ears. 😬In this episode, we’re tackling the limiting beliefs that creep in when you're trying to grow your busines...
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088: The Big C Talk: Handling THAT Question with Confidence
You know the one. That awkward moment when someone asks about the thing we’re not supposed to say anymore—yep, the “Big C.” 🙈In this episode, Alyssa and I are diving into the spicy world of handling the value conversation
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087: Get Off the Fence: Why 3% Rates Aren’t Coming Back (and That’s OK)
Still holding out for 3% interest rates before buying a home? We need to talk.In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the market, mindset, and why waiting for the "perfect" rate might be keeping you from the right opportuni...
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086: She Bought WHAT?! Brenna's Big Secret
Y’ALL. It’s official—she did the dang thing.In this episode, we are sitting down to spill the behind-the-scenes of buying her very first short-term rental property!From choosing the right property to juggling emotions...
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085: BONUS Mental Health Awareness Month - Throwback Episode - Tomorrow Looks Good On You
Throwback episode.... Trigger Warning: Suicide Before we begin today’s episode, we want to issue a **trigger warning**. This episode will involve discussions about suicide, mental health struggles, and the emotional challenges that...
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084: 5 Things NOT To Spend Money On
Let’s talk about it—the glam, the gimmicks, and the good ol’ waste of money. In this episode, we're breaking down the things we personally think real estate agents should stop spending their hard-earned cash on. From overpriced brandin...
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