The Barely Balanced Agent

We've all done it. You scroll social media, see another agent closing deals, taking vacations, or somehow doing it all, and suddenly you're questioning everything you're doing. Comparison doesn't just affect your...

You know that feeling when you'll spend money on your business without hesitation, but suddenly freeze when it's something for yourself? This episode started with a simple question about grocery store outfits...

There's a unique dynamic in many entrepreneurial families: one person provides the stability, and the other chases the possibility. In this episode, we're talking about the contrast between a traditional W2 career and...

Some clients make you question everything, especially when they start acting shady and trying to sell the house out from under you. This episode is about scammy seller behavior, protecting yourself as a Realtor, and...

<p>A lot of people are using AI like a hype machine. Ask a question, get validation, move on.</p><p>But the real power of AI is building systems that actually think with you, challenge bad ideas, help you make...

<p>Spring break has a way of exposing everything. The attitudes, the nonstop messes, the guilt, the overwhelm, and the impossible feeling of trying to be a good mom while still running a real estate business.</p><p>This...

<p>When you’re building a business, raising kids, and trying to keep up with everyday life, it’s easy to feel like nothing counts unless it’s a huge milestone. But the truth is, the small wins are what keep us...

<p>Inspection responses can get a little wild… and if you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen it.</p><p>In this episode, we’re talking about those over-the-top repair requests, the...

<p>If we could go back and sit down with ourselves on day one, this is what we’d say.</p><p>This episode is an honest look at the things no one really tells you when you start in real estate or step into running your...

<p>You booked the trip… but somehow you’re still working, juggling kids, and running on no sleep.</p><p>This episode is about that in-between space where “time off” doesn’t really feel like time off. When you’re trying...

<p>In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent, we take a step back from the constant hustle and talk about something we don’t always give ourselves permission to prioritize—rest, self-care, and simply being.</p><p>We...

<p>In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent, we’re getting real about business growth—specifically, that moment when you realize you can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all yourself anymore. We also get into our experience...

<p>In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent, we’re diving into something that can make or break a listing… photography 👀</p><p>We’re talking about why hiring a GOOD photographer is non-negotiable, the biggest...

<p>Welcome back to The Barely Balanced Agent!</p><p></p><p>This episode is equal parts you can’t make this up and okay… something has to change. We’re sharing some of our wildest showing experiences—yes, the kind where...

<p>In Episode 3 of The Barely Balanced Agent, Larissa and Sarah dive into one of the hardest skills in real estate: setting boundaries.</p><p>In a business where clients expect quick responses, constant availability...