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.

Contracts & Chaos is a business podcast hosted by Alyssa Currier & Brenna Stebbins, with 148 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alyssa Currier & Brenna Stebbins hosts Contracts & Chaos, a business show with 148 episodes published.

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  149: What Disney, Bartenders & Nurses Know That Realtors Don't

  Aug 18, 202647 min

  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 about what Disney can teach us about creating memorable experiences, why bartenders are experts at reading a room and setting expectations, and how nurses have mastered calm communication, empathy, and showing up for people during stressful moments. The funny thing is, none of these careers sell houses... but they all understand something that's easy to forget in real estate. People may not remember every detail of the transaction, but they'll always remember how you made them feel. Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with your thoughts at contractsandchaos@gmail.com @YourHomeGirl_CLT @Real.Life.Brenna

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  148: Would You Rather - Real Estate Edition

  Aug 11, 202627 min

  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 scenarios, debating our answers, and sharing a few stories from our own experiences along the way. Whether you're an agent who's lived through these moments or just someone who loves hearing what really happens behind the scenes in real estate, this episode is guaranteed to give you a laugh. Play along with us and let us know... what would you rather? ️ Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with your thoughts at contractsandchaos@gmail.com @YourHomeGirl_CLT @Real.Life.Brenna

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  147: Hot Take: You Don't Have a Lead Problem. You Have a Prospecting Problem.

  Aug 4, 202628 min

  "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 coaching program, or another Canva template. You need to consistently talk to more people. We're chatting about why so many agents mistake being busy for being productive, how lead generation doesn't have to consume your entire day, and why two intentional hours of prospecting can completely change the trajectory of your business. The truth is, there isn't a shortage of business. There's a shortage of agents willing to do the boring things over and over again. Because the agents who build sustainable businesses aren't necessarily the most talented. They're the ones who consistently make the calls, send the texts, follow up when everyone else has forgotten, and understand that the fortune really is in the follow-up. If you've been feeling stuck, waiting for business to magically show up, this episode is your reminder that your next closing is probably sitting on the other end of a conversation you haven't had yet. Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with your thoughts at contractsandchaos@gmail.com @YourHomeGirl_CLT @Real.Life.Brenna

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  146: The Cost Of Waiting

  Jul 28, 202629 min

  "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 the "right" market, and agents waiting until they have the perfect social media strategy, website, CRM, or confidence before they take action. Sometimes waiting is absolutely the right move. But sometimes waiting costs more than taking the next step. Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with your thoughts at contractsandchaos@gmail.com @YourHomeGirl_CLT @Real.Life.Brenna

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  145: What Your Car Says About You: Realtor Edition

  Jul 21, 202640 min

  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 unscientific opinions on Realtor cars, what's probably hiding in the trunk, and the random things every agent somehow ends up carrying around. Like what you heard? Make sure to follow and review the podcast, and shoot us a message with your thoughts at contractsandchaos@gmail.com @YourHomeGirl_CLT @Real.Life.Brenna

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