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
76 episodes
Our Favorite Apps For Realtors
đ¨ Realtor App Round-Up! đ¨Sure, you probably already know about Canva and Splice (because duh, we all need pretty marketing and easy video editing), but are you really maximizing your app game? Have you tried Forewarn...
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35:18
Next Yearâs Taxes: Future You Will Thank You
Listen, we all know tax season can feel like a chaotic scramble of lost receipts and last-minute panic. But what ifâstay with me hereânext year was actually... easy?In this quick episode, weâre breaking down simple things you...
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20:02
Taxes. Are You Ready?
Ah, tax seasonâthe time of year when real estate agents everywhere either confidently hand over their perfectly organized books... or break into a cold sweat and start Googling âHow bad is it if I just ignore the IRS?âIn this ep...
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47:30
The 411 on Down Payment Assistance with Karyn McAlpin
This one is for the agents AND the buyers out there. Think buying a home in North Carolina is out of reach because of that dreaded down payment? Are you an agent DREADING sharing a down payment assistance program with your client because you ar...
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57:50
What's In Your Car - Real Estate Edition
What do a flashlight, Febreze, and a spare pair of shoes have in common? Theyâre ALL in our real estate survival kit. 𤣠In this episode, weâre spilling the must-haves every agent should keep in their carâbecause you never know...
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40:44
Book Quickies - 10 Minute Highlight Reel on 3 Hugely Popular Business Books
If you love the idea of reading but never seem to have the time, this episode is for you! Weâre diving into three powerhouse booksâfast and to the pointâso you can grab the best takeaways without flipping a single page, or make an easy...
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37:59
10 Minute Prospecting
10-Minute Prospecting: Quick, Effective, No Time-Suck Required! âłđThink you need hours to make an impact in real estate? Think again! In this episode, weâre breaking down 10 super simple, high-impact prospecting strategies
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What's In Your Bag - Realtor Edition
In this fun, off-the-cuff episode, weâre diving into the real essentials every agent carriesâfrom the practical to the downright bizarre. Ever wondered whatâs actually in a realtorâs bag? Spoiler: Itâs not just pens and busine...
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5 Star Prospect
Ever feel like you're wasting time chasing the wrong clients? Yeah, same. Thatâs where Sharran Srivatsaaâs 5-Star Prospect Strategy comes inâand trust me, itâs a game-changer.In this episode, weâre breaking down the five key ...
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30:57
VA Loans 101 - With Alyssa
Today we are talking all things VA loans with our in house lender, Alyssa Guthrie, and we are so excited to have her wealth of knowledge available to us and our clients.We are myth busting and setting out VA clients up for success. ...
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47:12
Follow Up Tactics
Are you keeping in touch with your past clients and sphere like you should be? We've all had that awkward phone call when someone lets us know they just moved into their brand new house.... after selling their old one... and you ha...
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I Just Wanna Know You Better ... Brenna And Alyssa's Version
đď¸ Are you ready for it? *Insert T-Swift Dramatic Effect Here*Itâs time for a little reintroduction! In this episode of Contracts and Chaos, weâre hitting pause on the hustle to get real with you. Weâ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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37:17
Your Questions - ANSWERED!
You asked, we answeredâand nothingâs off-limits in this listener Q&A! đ¤ From the wildest real estate mishaps (yes, the tighty whities story makes a comeback đ) to favorite snack, random items in our purse, and more. Weâre diving into all th...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:22
Ringing In The New Year - Q1 Goals And Tactics
Are you ready for 2025?! We are diving into our 12 Week Year strategy this week. And, based on feedback from our last episodes around this topic we are INCLUDING some tactics and ways we plan to hit those goals! Come along with us, and keep us ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:49
Bringing Back the Week "Off" Checklist
Hey there, holiday hustlers! đ⨠Itâs officially the season to soak up all the festive vibes and deck the halls, but we couldnât let you slide into the New Year without a quick dose of real talk.In this merry little episode, weâre unwrapp...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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14:05
How To Save You - "Every Last Cent" with Miranda Whitley
Our early Christmas Gift to YOU! This was one of our most appreciated episodes last year, so it was time for its second appearance! Get ready to dive into one of our most empowering episodes! This week, weâre chatting with...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:54
Stay Alert : Realtor Safety With Keith Sigmon
We love the hustle, but letâs be realâreal estate isnât always the safest gig. From meeting strangers at empty houses to late-night showings, itâs easy to forget that our safety isnât guaranteed. Thatâs why weâre sitting down with Keith Sigmon,...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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55:20
Dear Deadline Dancers: Last-Minute Q4 Client Engagement
Oh, crapâitâs Q4, and you just realized half your database hasnât heard from you since...who knows when? The pie giveaway deadline flew by, and letâs be real, organizing pictures with Santa is out of the question. Donât panic! In this episode, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:40
Best Practices for Referrals
Referrals. Love 'em or hate 'em, they can be the lifeblood of any real estate business. But let's be realânavigating the world of referrals isn't always as smooth as we hope. In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on what makes a refe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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38:35
Alyssa's ONE THING From RISE 2024
Key take aways from the Real Broker conference in Vegas! Alyssa is breaking down her next steps in securing 10 listings in 60 days. PLUS 3 bonus tips to set you up for success when you travel to a real estate conference that MAYBE you ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:31
7 Tips To Working With Difficult Clients
Here is a rapid fire list of our top tips and tricks to managing those tricky clients. We all have them, but it is important to protect your peace, protect your business, and keep those boundaries in tact throughout the process!contract...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:14
12 Week Year Q3 Recap and Chit Chat
Yes, we are a couple of weeks behind getting you our accountability for where our business and goals are, but don't fret! 12 Week Year is a system we have both been using for the last few years and just find it MUCH easier to stay ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:38
Spooky Scaries SEASON TWO
Weâre back for SEASON TWO, and this time, weâre kicking it off with the spookiest stories in real estate...this year! đť Whether it's haunted houses, a brown envelope from the real estate commission, or deals that vanished into thin airâthis epi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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54:57
Celebrating ONE YEAR With Contracts And Chaos
Can you believe it?! 365 days and just over 50 episodes later, we are here. Recapping the highs and lows, the favorites, and what it looks like in the future. We are so grateful for our listeners sticking with us for the year and I...
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25:37
Hitting The Highnote - Beach Retreat Recap
Brenna had the honor of presenting at a Girls With Grit event in Panema City last month, and she has come back with the cliff notes of her break out session on utilizing Highnote.io as a real estate agent and how that has changed her business i...
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