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I know a few things a man oughta know… …but i

I know a few things a man oughta know…

…but it doesn’t mean I have it all figured out. I’m still trying to solve the world’s problems one beer & porch session at a time.

[📸 @kerri_mcmahon_photo ]

Part of succeeding in this business is the ability

Part of succeeding in this business is the ability to have hard conversations.

(Spoiler: it’s also part of succeeding at adulting)

While there are moments where you’re the hero, a big chunk of our role as Realtors is “don’t shoot the messenger.”

Sometimes our hard convos are
•Telling a buyer they lost yet another bidding war
•Calling our seller to tell them their house didn’t appraise
•Just about every conversation with a cooperating agent on a deal— because we are both working solely for the benefit of our clients so it can get tense
•Delivering not-so-great inspection findings to sellers
•Explaining to our sellers that their emotional attachment to their home adds $0 value to the home
•Educating our buyers how to behave in an intense seller’s market
…& so many other hard conversations.

If we try to avoid these, we are showing not only our immaturity but our lack of professionalism. Instead, knowing HOW to have these conversations while keeping our clients’ needs at the forefront is the true mark of a professional.

Agents- let’s stop relying on our assistants to do the dirty work of hard conversations. We’re paid to educate, advocate & communicate. Let’s do our jobs!

One year ago I closed on Flip 5 so I could pursue

One year ago I closed on Flip 5 so I could pursue my next big thing: building a custom home.

Not one thing has gone as planned. I was sure I’d be in the home by now.

But I’m not…with no ETA on completion.

There’s been A LOT, okay most things, in my life that hasn’t gone as planned. Some better. Some worse. I always say my life has perfected the curveball.

Did you know about 1/3 of curveballs are a strike for the batter— if they even swing at all?
•
So I can be the 1/3 & strike out on all my life’s curveballs, or I keep my eye on the ball and I swing. And you know what? More than 1/3 of time, swinging at my life’s curveballs has gotten me on base…with a few homers thrown in.
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Got a curveball? I can’t promise you won’t miss. But it sure as hell beats a strikeout looking!

[ 📸 @houstongevans ]

The Great Kitchen Backsplash Debate Tile? Brick?

The Great Kitchen Backsplash Debate

Tile? Brick? Quartz? Mosaic? Subway?

There are approximately 815 choices. Which one is your favorite low-maintenance option?
•
Drop your suggestions below 👇🏻

If you saw my stories yesterday, you know I was de

If you saw my stories yesterday, you know I was deciding if I wanted to pay to repaint the entire exterior of the house.
.
✨SPOILER: I am ✨

Surprisingly almost 90% of you agreed with me that it needs a lighter gray paint. But of course there are definitely those that think I’ve lost my mind.

Here’s the thing- do what makes you happy. I’m all about saving money, but at some point your happiness trumps saving a dime.

So paint the damn house again.
Splurge on that first class ticket.
Get your daily latte.

Live your life and enjoy it— however that looks for you!

T-minus 1 month until I’m out of office for 9 da

T-minus 1 month until I’m out of office for 9 days. The longest time I’ve ever attempted to be out of office.

If you’re an agent, you know there is no real thing as a vacation.
•Clients will still text
•Emails will need sent
•Agents will still call
•Homes will still need shown
•Problems will arise

Having systems and a plan in place is the only way to have a semi-vacation. Letting clients know in advance, while still being semi-accessible (if truly needed)…but still preparing that surprises happen.

Not gonna lie, it always makes me nervous to go on vacation- mainly because I’ve never had a true disconnected vacation in this business and anytime I travel, work becomes insanely busy.

But after over a year of no travel & cancelled trips, I’m desperate even for a semi-vacation.

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I know a few things a man oughta know… …but i

I know a few things a man oughta know…

…but it doesn’t mean I have it all figured out. I’m still trying to solve the world’s problems one beer & porch session at a time.

[📸 @kerri_mcmahon_photo ]

Part of succeeding in this business is the ability

Part of succeeding in this business is the ability to have hard conversations.

(Spoiler: it’s also part of succeeding at adulting)

While there are moments where you’re the hero, a big chunk of our role as Realtors is “don’t shoot the messenger.”

Sometimes our hard convos are
•Telling a buyer they lost yet another bidding war
•Calling our seller to tell them their house didn’t appraise
•Just about every conversation with a cooperating agent on a deal— because we are both working solely for the benefit of our clients so it can get tense
•Delivering not-so-great inspection findings to sellers
•Explaining to our sellers that their emotional attachment to their home adds $0 value to the home
•Educating our buyers how to behave in an intense seller’s market
…& so many other hard conversations.

If we try to avoid these, we are showing not only our immaturity but our lack of professionalism. Instead, knowing HOW to have these conversations while keeping our clients’ needs at the forefront is the true mark of a professional.

Agents- let’s stop relying on our assistants to do the dirty work of hard conversations. We’re paid to educate, advocate & communicate. Let’s do our jobs!

One year ago I closed on Flip 5 so I could pursue

One year ago I closed on Flip 5 so I could pursue my next big thing: building a custom home.

Not one thing has gone as planned. I was sure I’d be in the home by now.

But I’m not…with no ETA on completion.

There’s been A LOT, okay most things, in my life that hasn’t gone as planned. Some better. Some worse. I always say my life has perfected the curveball.

Did you know about 1/3 of curveballs are a strike for the batter— if they even swing at all?
•
So I can be the 1/3 & strike out on all my life’s curveballs, or I keep my eye on the ball and I swing. And you know what? More than 1/3 of time, swinging at my life’s curveballs has gotten me on base…with a few homers thrown in.
.
Got a curveball? I can’t promise you won’t miss. But it sure as hell beats a strikeout looking!

[ 📸 @houstongevans ]

The Great Kitchen Backsplash Debate Tile? Brick?

The Great Kitchen Backsplash Debate

Tile? Brick? Quartz? Mosaic? Subway?

There are approximately 815 choices. Which one is your favorite low-maintenance option?
•
Drop your suggestions below 👇🏻

If you saw my stories yesterday, you know I was de

If you saw my stories yesterday, you know I was deciding if I wanted to pay to repaint the entire exterior of the house.
.
✨SPOILER: I am ✨

Surprisingly almost 90% of you agreed with me that it needs a lighter gray paint. But of course there are definitely those that think I’ve lost my mind.

Here’s the thing- do what makes you happy. I’m all about saving money, but at some point your happiness trumps saving a dime.

So paint the damn house again.
Splurge on that first class ticket.
Get your daily latte.

Live your life and enjoy it— however that looks for you!

T-minus 1 month until I’m out of office for 9 da

T-minus 1 month until I’m out of office for 9 days. The longest time I’ve ever attempted to be out of office.

If you’re an agent, you know there is no real thing as a vacation.
•Clients will still text
•Emails will need sent
•Agents will still call
•Homes will still need shown
•Problems will arise

Having systems and a plan in place is the only way to have a semi-vacation. Letting clients know in advance, while still being semi-accessible (if truly needed)…but still preparing that surprises happen.

Not gonna lie, it always makes me nervous to go on vacation- mainly because I’ve never had a true disconnected vacation in this business and anytime I travel, work becomes insanely busy.

But after over a year of no travel & cancelled trips, I’m desperate even for a semi-vacation.

We’ve come a long way. And, well, we have a long

We’ve come a long way. And, well, we have a long way to go.

I could spin my wheels, get annoyed, be my normal anxious self about the excessive delays, bad weather, and delayed shipments.

Instead, I’m rolling with the punches.

So here’s to more punches— & hopefully a completed house by fall!

You win some. You lose some. And sometimes things

You win some. You lose some. And sometimes things just don’t go as planned…

I’m currently facing a paint color debacle at the new house. (Check out my stories for all the details).

The question today is can you put a price on being satisfied? Well, I think my painter is about to answer that for me 😬
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Tell me what you’d do if you were in my shoes!

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