322: Buyer Boundaries — How to Deal with Looky Loos Ever found yourself halfway through a showing thinking, “This buyer has no intention of buying anything”? You, my friend, have met the infamous looky loo. They’re curious, charming, and often a black hole of time, gas money, and sanity unless you set firm boundaries. In […]

There’s nothing quite like walking into a listing appointment prepared, only to have the seller slide an appraisal across the table before you can even share your thoughts. In this episode, we dive deep into the sometimes-helpful, often-headache-inducing world of pre-listing appraisals in real estate. Alissa shares a couple of jaw-dropping pricing stories, including one […]

How Educating Buyers Builds Trust and Business When Stacie Rihl hosted her first first-time homebuyer class, only 10 people showed up — and she had 15 pizzas. But instead of calling it quits, she asked herself how to make it better next time. Fast forward a few years, and she’s helped over 20,000 buyers through […]

Things Realtors Can and Can’t Control (and How to Keep Your Sanity) In a shifting market, the stress on Realtors can feel like too much. You’re working harder than ever, doing everything “right,” and still—no offers. It’s tempting to tie your success and self-worth to outcomes, but that mindset will wear you down fast. Here’s […]

What do serial killers, mothballs, lawsuits, and staircases to nowhere have in common? Yep. They’ve all made an appearance in the world of real estate. In this fun twist from our usual mindset or strategy-based content, we’re diving into the craziest, weirdest, and sometimes most horrifying real estate stories we’ve ever heard (or experienced). Some […]

Realtor Safety and Real Estate Scams: What Every Agent Needs to Know Realtor safety and real estate scams aren’t exactly glamorous topics, but they’re more important than ever in today’s industry. The reality is that being a Realtor comes with unique risks—and many agents aren’t prepared for the situations they may face. In this episode […]

The Real Estate Agent Database Strategy That Actually Works If you want a successful, sustainable real estate business, you need to stop ignoring your database. Your real estate agent database strategy is the key to building long-term success without relying on expensive lead sources or flashy marketing. In this week’s episode of Hustle Humbly, we’re […]

How to Set Client Expectations in Real Estate Setting client expectations in real estate isn’t always easy—especially when you’re in a shifting market, and your buyers or sellers are asking for things that just don’t make sense. As Realtors, we have a fiduciary duty to act in our clients’ best interest. But here’s the thing: […]

Should You Separate Personal and Professional Instagram Accounts as a Realtor? When it comes to social media for Realtors, one of the most common questions we get is: “Should I have two accounts—one personal, one for real estate?” It sounds like a simple logistics decision, but the truth is, this question has way more to […]