Smart Packing, Storage, and Logistics for Your PNW Move

Moving to the Pacific Northwest—whether Oregon’s wine country, Portland, or a charming Washington town—is exciting, but it comes with its own set of challenges. From packing fragile items to organizing storage and coordinating your move, there’s a lot to manage. With the right preparation and logist

How REAL Broker’s Culture Supports New Agents: Collaboration, Community, and Accountability

In a business as individualistic as real estate—where commissions, deals, and clients are often handled solo—culture and community can feel like afterthoughts. But for newer agents, the difference between thriving and struggling often comes down to whether they feel supported, connected, and part of

How I Balance Being a Doula and a Real Estate Agent in the PNW: Supporting Communities Through Major Life Transitions

If you know me, you know my work is built on one central belief: people deserve care, dignity, and real support during life’s biggest transitions. That belief is what connects my two careers—full-spectrum doula work and real estate in the Pacific Northwest. They may seem unrelated at first glance, b

What I Wish I Knew as a New Agent Before Choosing a Brokerage

When I first got my real estate license, I thought: just get the license, join a brokerage, and deals would come to me. What I wish someone had told me then is this: picking the right brokerage is more than commission splits. It’s about support, resources, culture, and long-term opportunity. If I co