Are you obsessing over that listing that just won’t sell? Feeling like a failure even though you’ve done everything you possibly can for your clients? This episode is your mindset reset.

We’re getting honest about the hard truth so many Realtors need to hear: you can’t control everything. The current market is weird, unpredictable, and frankly, a little rude. And if you’re tying your value and self-worth to outcomes you can’t control — like a closing happening or not — then you’re setting yourself up for burnout.

Inspired by real conversations with stressed-out agents, our own challenging transactions, and the pressure we all feel to “make it happen,” this chat is for all the control freaks (hi, it’s us) who need a reminder about what actually is in our control.

We’ll walk through the things you can’t control, like:

• Interest rates, the economy, or inventory
  
  

• Whether your clients take your advice
  
  

• Another agent’s professionalism
  
  

• A buyer canceling due to a knee replacement (true story)
  
  

• Feedback (or the lack of it)
  
  

And the things you CAN control, including:

• How often you follow up and communicate
  
  

• The way you set expectations and share data
  
  

• Your systems, organization, and boundaries
  
  

• Your mindset and gratitude
  
  

• How many clients you take on at once
  
  

If you're feeling stuck, unappreciated, or just overwhelmed by this wild market, this pep talk will help you shift the focus back to what you can do—and let go of what you can’t. Because if you’re doing your job, communicating well, and staying professional, then you are a great agent... even if the house hasn’t sold yet.

• “You cannot tie your worth to whether or not the house sells.” — Alissa
  
  

• “If I’ve done my job, I sleep well at night. That’s what I can control.” — Alissa
  
  

• “You can’t control if they take your advice. But it’s your job to give it.” — Alissa
  
  

• “Client acquisition and client service are two different jobs.” — Katy
  
  

• “You deserve that Saturday phone call if you didn’t do your Friday update.” — Alissa
  
  

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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 stories are viral legends — and we investigate whether they’re actually true or total internet myths. Others? Straight from real agents, and totally real (unfortunately).

We promise you’ll laugh, cringe, and maybe side-eye your next transaction just a little more carefully. From exploding cars and fake agents in boxers to the infamous Winchester Mystery House and a literal bag of 22 mothballs — we’ve got it all.

Don’t worry — we balance out the chaos with a reminder to stay safe, trust your instincts, and question everything you read on the internet.

And hey, Halloween is around the corner! Got a haunted house story? Send it in now to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com so we can include it in our upcoming Halloween episode!

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• The infamous “spite house” and why it may not be built out of spite after all
  
  

• A listing appointment that turned into a literal crime scene
  
  

• The real story behind those $1 and $35 listings (yes, they’re real)
  
  

• An exploding car, a cashier’s check, and a shocking identity reveal
  
  

• A fake agent caught mid-makeout in a vacant condo
  
  

• Lawsuits over feedback: viral fiction or something to worry about?
  
  

• Why one house smelled like it had 22,000 mothballs
  
  

• An agent’s instincts about a creepy seller — and what happened after
  
  

• Staircases that lead to ceilings and doors that go nowhere
  
  

• The wild truth behind selling a house via raffle tickets

Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned:

• Ozone machines (used for odor removal)

• Realtor.com and Inman articles (referenced in viral pricing strategy discussion)
  

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Ever felt a little uneasy walking into a showing alone? This one’s for y’all.

It’s Realtor Safety Month, and we’re not here to give you a snoozy lecture; we’re telling REAL stories from our time in the field, including a downright chilling personal experience that’s forever changed how we approach safety.

In this episode, we’re getting honest about the scary stuff: being targeted by strangers, unsettling showings, and the sneaky ways scammers are taking advantage of Realtors and clients. It’s not about fear; it’s about awareness and professionalism. Because safety isn’t a luxury in this job. It’s a necessity.

We cover the 7 reasons why being a Realtor is more dangerous than people realize and the 7 most common real estate scams going around RIGHT NOW. You’ll also walk away with a practical safety checklist to implement today—whether you’re doing a solo open house or meeting a new client for the first time.

You’ll hear:

• Katy’s personal safety scare and why she NEVER parks in driveways anymore
  
  

• Why showing up early to a listing isn’t always the safest choice
  
  

• The real story behind that too-good-to-be-true moving company
  
  

• The $446 million scam that’s hitting buyers where it hurts most
  
  

• How to protect yourself (and your clients!) from wire fraud and fake listings
  
  

• What scammers are doing with AI and your social media content
  
  

• A safety checklist every Realtor should be using
  
  

Y’all, this is one of those episodes we hope you never need, but one you can’t afford to miss. Stay alert. Stay smart. Stay safe.

1. “You don’t need to be scared, but you do need to be prepared.” — Katy
   
   

2. “Realtor safety isn’t about fear—it’s about boundaries and professionalism.” — Alissa
   
   

3. “Scammers are getting smarter. AI makes it easier than ever for someone to pretend to be you.” — Katy
   
   

4. “If something feels off, leave. Don’t be polite. Just go.” — Alissa
   
   

5. “The job looks glamorous, but there are real risks people don’t talk about.” — Katy

Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned:

• SafeShowings App
  
  

• Forewarn App
  
  

• Like360 App
  
  

• The Close article on 7 Real Estate Scams
  
  

• Episode #190 on wire fraud
  
  

• Episodes #6 & 7 with Carl Carter
  
  

• Safety Episode #161 with Tanner (Alissa's husband & Law Enforcement Officer)

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