Pets From Disney Magic to Puppy Mayhem: How a Facebook Post Ruined My Sleep and Saved Our House Retirement is supposed to be about relaxation, right? Just over two years ago, my husband, our two dogs, our cat, and I packed up and moved to Ocala. We split our time between the Horse Capital of the World and Celebration, soaking up all the Disney and Universal magic we could handle. Life was on […]
Social Serendipity, Sushi, and Subdivisions: How a Spa Weekend Led to My Newest Listing A simple act of kindness can change your entire week. Sometimes, it can even change your business. Two months ago, my sister and I headed to Celebration, Florida, for a relaxing spa weekend. We decided to wrap up our day of pampering with a fun hibachi dinner. If you have ever been to a hibachi […]
Social The Project Manager You Didn’t Know You Needed (Who Also Sells Houses) In the real estate world, we talk a lot about “volume.” You see the signs bragging about “Top Producers” and “Multi-Million Dollar Clubs.” Those agents are the high-speed engines of our industry, and they’ve earned their stripes. But my lane is a little different. I’ve always believed in the “Be Better” philosophy. To me, that doesn’t just […]
Sellers 5’2” vs. The Ceiling: A Midnight Battle of Wits and Broomsticks I’ve been in the real estate trenches since 1998. Whether as a buyer, a seller, or an agent, I’ve survived enough home inspections to know exactly where the skeletons—and the faulty wiring—are buried. Because I’ve spent my career either living in brand-new builds or down-to-the-studs renovations, I’ve always felt like the “final boss” of home […]
Pets The Gorgi Grudge: A Masterclass in Real Estate, “Side-Eye,” and Selective Memory In the world of Central Florida real estate, we talk a lot about “curb appeal.” But if you’ve ever shared your life with a Gorgi—that’s a Corgi-clown mix for the uninitiated—you know they specialize in a different kind of appeal: The Dramatic Arts. My five-year-old Gorgi, Oliver, is currently the “Executive-in-Residence” at our home. However, he’s recently decided […]
Generic The Day We Almost Traded Mom’s Identity for a Flat Screen It started with a simple, noble goal: help Mom rearrange her furniture. As any daughter knows, “rearranging furniture” is code for a three-day odyssey that inevitably ends at a store buying a TV that is significantly larger than the one you started with. We were high on productivity. We were the “Good Kids.” We had […]
Sellers The Art of Selling Your Soul (Wait, I Mean Home) So, you’re selling! Maybe you need a bigger kitchen for that air fryer you used once, or you’re fleeing to a deserted island to escape your HOA. Whatever the reason, you need an “Amazing” agent. But what actually happens behind those oversized sunglasses and suspiciously professional headshots? Here is the slightly unhinged, step-by-step guide to […]
Social Networking: Why Your Realtor’s Social Life is More Important Than Your Own When you hire a realtor, you aren’t just relying on someone who knows how to use a lockbox without looking like they’re breaking and entering. You’re paying for the ultimate professional. If your agent’s idea of networking is occasionally liking a social media post from their dentist, you’re in trouble. Here is why a realtor […]
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