Contracts & Chaos
Contracts & Chaos
Alyssa Currier & Brenna Stebbins
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. 
150: But Would You Actually Trade Places? The Comparison Game
It's so easy to look around this industry and think, "I wish I had their business." Their listings. Their social media. Their awards. Their life. But would you actually trade places with them? In this episode, we're talking about comparison, jealousy, and the highlight reel that social media loves to show us. Because while it's easy to admire someone else's success, we rarely stop to ask what came with it. The long hours. The sacrifices. The pressure. The season of life they're in. We're chat...
Aug 25
23 min
149: What Disney, Bartenders & Nurses Know That Realtors Don't
What do Disney cast members, bartenders, and nurses have in common? They're masters at making people feel seen. In this episode, we're borrowing some of the best customer experience strategies from professions outside of real estate and talking about how they can completely change the way you serve your clients. Because let's be honest... Realtors spend so much time learning contracts, negotiations, and marketing that we sometimes forget this business is really about people. We're talking abo...
Aug 18
47 min
148: Would You Rather - Real Estate Edition
It's time for a break from contracts, negotiations, and market updates... because this week we're playing Would You Rather: Real Estate Edition! 😂 Would you rather host an open house with no visitors... or one where everyone says they're "just looking"? Would you rather have your client fall in love with the first house... or the fiftieth? Would you rather lose your phone on showing day... or your lockbox key? We're putting each other in some hilarious (and painfully realistic) real estate sc...
Aug 11
27 min
147: Hot Take: You Don't Have a Lead Problem. You Have a Prospecting Problem.
"I'm just not getting enough leads." We hear it all the time. But what if the problem isn't your leads... it's that you've stopped looking for them? In this episode, we're talking about the unglamorous side of building a real estate business. The phone calls. The follow-up. The conversations. The things that aren't always exciting but are almost always effective. If you're closing anywhere from 0 to 25 transactions a year, this episode is your reminder that you don't need another CRM, another...
Aug 4
28 min
146: The Cost Of Waiting
"I think we're just going to wait..." If you've been in real estate for more than five minutes, you've heard those words from buyers, sellers, and maybe you've even said them yourself as an agent. In this episode, we're talking about the cost of waiting. Not to scare anyone into making a decision, but to have an honest conversation about what happens when we let fear, overthinking, or "perfect timing" keep us stuck. We're chatting about buyers waiting for rates to drop, sellers waiting for th...
Jul 28
28 min
145: What Your Car Says About You: Realtor Edition
We all know it's not actually about the car... but let's be honest, every Realtor's vehicle tells a story. 😂 In this episode, we're having a little fun and breaking down what your daily driver might be saying about the way you do business. Are you the spotless SUV with color-coded trunk organizers? The "I'll vacuum it next week" crossover full of open house signs and Starbucks cups? Or the luxury ride that's one pothole away from regretting your career choice? We're sharing our completely uns...
Jul 21
39 min
144: Listener Question- Building a Vendor Network Without Making It Weird
In this episode, we’re answering a voice memo from a listener who asked: “What’s the best way to tackle a vendor list of 100+ local companies and actually build real relationships with them?” We’re sharing how we’d approach it, what not to do, and how to turn a giant list of names into genuine connections that become part of your business long-term. And this is officially your invitation to send us your questions! Whether it’s lead gen, client issues, social media, boundaries, burnout, or wha...
Jul 14
34 min
143: The Realtor Trap: Are You Building a Business… or Just Staying Busy?
Let’s talk about one of the biggest traps in real estate: confusing being busy with actually building a business. Because answering emails all day, running around nonstop, tweaking Canva graphics for three hours, and saying “I’ve been slammed” doesn’t always mean your business is moving forward. 😅 In this episode, we’re breaking down the difference between BUSY-ness and actual business-building activities. The tasks that make us feel productive versus the ones that truly create income, moment...
Jul 7
33 min
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 even transactions themselves. The little warning signs that can save you from major stress if you know what to look for early enough. We’re diving into: 🏡 Property red flags that make us pause during showings 💬 Communication issues that can derail a...
Jun 30
45 min
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 achieving the things you say you want. We dive into the idea that pressure isn't always something to avoid. In fact, some of our biggest breakthroughs, strongest relationships, and most meaningful successes are forged because of it. This isn't an episode filled wi...
Jun 23
49 min
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