What Does A Realtor Even Do? A Realistic Week In The Life!

[@CK1000ism]

Do you have a storage unit to keep all the staging furniture you buy? Do you return items? it feels like you have a lot of moving pieces. Also, do you have a car in Palm Springs and in Seattle? There is definitely a lot of coordination that goes into living away from where you work. You seem to handle it really well.

[@KunderscoreG3]

In the future, check how much the 'lost ticket' fee is, sometimes it's cheaper to just say you lost your ticket and pay that!

[@reginaphalange9903]

I am obsessed with the Palm Springs house!! We need an updated house tour now that it seems most of the decorating is done!! The green chairs with the olive tree and picture corner is so cute!!

[@nadiainthesky]

Nextiva should really reconsider their branding, it’s giving pharmaceutical drug

[@awakentheheretics]

Agreed. Also wondering if you can call out on that number too. Or is it just incoming calls

[@madelineclark]

😂

[@justliz92]

Might as well get a Google voice number. Thats what I use for work and its free and no sign up for anything. Works for incoming and outgoing calls and text messages

[@tay_lee25]

Remember that sometimes we aren’t the right fit and that’s a blessing in disguise. You don’t want to work for a seller you don’t actually vibe well with. Could be more of a headache than it’s worth.

[@MsCdngrrl]

You are so relatable and so human!! I love that you show everything, good and bad. This is the type of video I love. The sunshine of life and the rain showers we all go through

[@VWHNeal1018]

Monica , the week is one snapshot of your life. You are an amazing agent , one buyer that passes on you is not a negative. You are absolutely fantastic girl. Know and appreciate who you are. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Beth752]

There is so much more that we do as great real estate agents but I'm so glad you showed a little bit of the behind the scenes. I know you do a lot more than this as well so I hope people don't get the impression that all we do is staging, cleaning, and pressing send on a contract, cause that's not it at all! These are certainly the more glamorous parts of our job. Loved the video, Monica!

[@MaiyahJimenez]

I'm a Real Estate Broker in Los Angeles. Real Estate has so many ups and downs. Sometimes it's a literal roller coaster. But it all adds to your experience!

[@surabhisubramanya]

This is so amazing! Cant imagine how you managed to film such a packed weekend. Thanks for taking us along - love to see behind the scenes from other fields! So much hard work

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Thanks for showing us a behind-the-scenes week! It's crazy that all the difficulties happened at once, but on the plus side, all the good stuff comes right after!

[@amberbennington]

I’m a Realtor in Pittsburgh, PA & my best guess is the other agent cut her commission. Always seems to be the reason the client goes with someone else. They will most likely regret not paying the extra percentage for an agent who knows their worth! Keep up the good work!!

[@fridagarcia5057]

Girl she spends half her week golfing in Palm Springs..she’s not very impressive

[@ThePjl110]

@@fridagarcia5057 And she's not local to Seattle. Anyone can go online and see where she lives. I wouldn't want an agent that lives in another state and flies in on occasion

[@SpaceRanger187]

Yup, just trying to sell you a house not a home..Idk how some of these realtors live with themselves@@ThePjl110

[@courtneyhoffner]

Love a hybrid moment! I work from home and it’s taken me so long to adjust to just working a few hours a day/on demand.

[@niniabeals9843]

Just a question out of curiosity, for staging do the items stay in the house or do you keep them to reuse? Do you pay for all of that out of pocket? Is it a tax right off? And/or do you see some type of reimbursement from the house sale?

[@vivianagalvez1911]

loved this video! thanks for the professional/personal advise and being real about the frustration

[@transformedics7104]

A little weird comment but, this video gave me wonderful memories of my Mother. Her name was Terry Smith and she was a real estate agent, but unfortunately she passed away 12 years ago. I love the little random reminders I see on occasions, and I appreciate the name you chose! 😊❤

[@liuclaire2741]

This is such a great video of a glimpse of a real estate agent! As someone who is also interested in pursuing this career, this video is very honest and helpful! I'm curious though, do you always have to buy new furnitures when you stage a house? Where do those furnitures go afterwards?

[@StephenOshea]

it's impossible to control buyers . if you can create urgency sales and listings will flow .to be directly involved in the staging is so much work .

[@she_was_here]

So glad to see you happy & thriving ❤ God bless you 😇🌻

[@mahoganydrive]

I can definitely see how hard you work and how much you care! Such busy days and all over the place. Glad you have found your passion and you can still keep doing KZbin as you choose.

[@84tand]

What do you do with all of the staging furniture? Is it more cost effective to buy furniture rather then rent it, or to use a company that stages houses for a fee (and I found at least three of those in Seattle after a quick google search) then to buy furniture straight up?

[@Cat-qn1yw]

As an agent you do some things you don’t get paid for. And sometimes things just fall into your lap! Good video Monica! And you and Jason make a man awesome twosome❣️

[@mthomas1091]

Nice work Monica! 👏👏👏👏 I wouldn’t know if I was fast-forwarding or rewinding 😉

[@EmmaSuue]

Omg when I saw the parking fee 😮

[@GinaHarrisToo]

Your energy is infectious. Keep going woman!!! ❤

[@jeannine1991]

That parking charge!!! 😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰😰

[@qMermaidq]

I had an agent use his personal number before and the way he’d answer his phone like I was a spam caller or something. Glad you got a business number.

[@edinamariettaagocs3947]

I love these types of videos from youuu

[@GreetingsFromCalifornia]

I love seeing videos related to this.

[@JR-kf9bt]

Are you and Jason no longer working together? I thought you had joined the same company a while back? Also do Realtors usually have to do the staging too?? I thought that was a separate thing entirely! This video was so good. I really enjoy seeing every aspect of the job and hearing your honest thoughts and feelings on it all! 💚

[@har795]

I thought it was always a side-hustle for him. He has a 9-5 corporate job and doesn't need to be a realtor. I think he only got his license because Monica convinced him and it's something he can relate to more by knowing more about the day to day

[@jj-if6it]

@@har795 I totally thought it was supposed to be his new full time job

[@m3erw]

I wonder how Ben and Julia would feel about you putting all their details, including their address online.

[@lorrainecarrillo6218]

So do you keep the furniture that you buy for staging and reuse it in another home or does it stay with the home?

[@gabymarie4637]

Omg! i love these videos i’m also studying for my real estate license so this is a great video to watch because I know being real estate is a lot of work but it’s so fun watching these videos it will get me prepared for when I’m actually going to work that field. 😊😌

[@paulinemuscatvlogs]

Just wanted to say I’m really proud of you, you work so hard & are so dedicated to your clients! You’re doing great ❤

[@Ian33775]

I’m assuming you aren’t including staging as part of your commission. Do sellers pay you extra if they want to do that?

[@marissaparadis9]

Keep going Monica! Love your videos and what you are doing❤

[@westcampproductions2101]

Great video! You really do edit them well too. Thank you for caring so much about your career and putting so much into this channel as well.

[@nikaslife]

Who's paying the staging? The Seller or the Buyer? Does the furniture stay or gets moved out afterwards?

[@heyitsjennymai]

This is actually so real thanks for posting these

[@davisneves]

all that work for staging is cray! I would want to see my future place clean & blank. are they buying the stuff or do you have to keep hauling it around?

[@emilypage5103]

A lot of people actually having a hard time picturing things in the house they are interested in and so it gives people a great idea of what it looks like with furniture. I personally like either way since I feel like I can picture things but sometimes you may not realize how big or small a space is what could potentially fit in that space

[@jj-if6it]

It helps you visualize yourself living there. My mum and dad saw an empty house and weren't that convinced until it was staged, and then they bought it

[@carolschneid]

The benefit of some time is you were able to make a video!! Loved to see it

[@Michelangelo-m1o]

You are my comfort youtuber! :)❤

[@Chutney1luv]

Monica, what an amazing video. I had no idea that you did the staging, all by yourself. That is a lot of work! You should get the full price on that showing! Real Estate goes up and down. You are doing an excellent job! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!

[@jj-if6it]

I think I would really enjoy being a real estate agent, I've always loved houses. Even picking the photos is fun

[@StefanUrkel]

@Monica Church you gonna keep doing real estate even with the end of 6% commissions?

[@nancyjeanisnj]

I'm glad things turned around for you, and rather quickly too. It reinforces the fact that things always will...real estate is an emotional roller coaster, for sure, but I want you to know that I think you are doing a great job. You are killing it! Also, take some comfort it knowing that you are not the only one that goes through this, it's not you it's them 😄

[@louanndunlap]

What a great video! It all brought back so many memories (potting plants for color at the front door). Sorry about the person not listing with you, but you've had such great success overall. Like you said, it's her loss, and yes, other agents discount their commission and make all kinds of promises😢. But, it looked like you have some great listings anyway, yay!!!!

[@NyasiaC]

Such a good job Monica!

[@gemini1123]

Are you going to become an agent in Palm Springs and live there full time or keep flying back and forth? That would be the most stressful part for me. Otherwise it looks like a fun job even if you have a slow week once in a while. People can be annoying sometimes. As a delivery driver I do feel under appreciated. People who live in big complexes need to meet us outside bc we drove it there. I don’t do elevators. Have you noticed the weird (neurotoxin) fragrance sprays they put in apartment lobbies? Lol. They’re doing it in Austin. Take care ❤ thanks for sharing with us Monica. See you next time.

[@danielledag94]

I think in a previous vlog she mentioned that she wanted to become a real estate agent in Palm Springs like her mom did it’s just taking her a bit longer cause of her already busy life

[@janesmith9841]

Could you share what Jason does? I know he got a real estate license but I'm interested in what he's doing. Love your videos.

[@jj-if6it]

I thought he was in IT but I'm confused now

[@penguinwithwifi]

This was a super interesting video getting to see how crazy work can be for you as a realtor. Keep it up! 👍 😃

[@JadeMizhani]

In the beginning as a 1st year agent , did you always buy pieces for showings before you got your 1st check ?

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

When you take a photo of the house, don’t you have to pick a certain aspect ratio?

[@user-dn1li3ok5m]

Loved this!! More please!

[@kasey33]

I have to say you are a hard working agent! You do alot for your clients.

[@HeatherSue24]

As a business owner I feel this❤ it’s so hard when you care SO MUCH and people don’t see that. Putting your heart and soul into your business and then getting crushed is next level BUT in 3 years this stuff won’t phase you anymore because you know your worth and loss will get easier ❤

[@MutintaShamanse]

Hi ❤ lovely friend and i need you to be my favorite friend,i really like you and what about same job i need a job please

[@MutintaShamanse]

Hi ❤ lovely friend and i need you to be my favorite friend,i really like you and what about same job i need a job please

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I ❤ the staging. Great job 👏

[@Best.Zillow.Homes-unofficial]

Always good to show the real side of it 👍⛈

[@ingridnorton1]

Oh my goodness! I totally love the red seats in your car!

[@jj-if6it]

I think it's a Porsche...

[@jackiemartinez9459]

Loved seeing the before & after!!

[@CodeDusq1]

Your Saturdays feeling like Mondays and Mondays are Saturdays? Don’t worry, I’m over here drowning in the sea of my own confusion, where every day feels like a Monday on repeat.

[@becomingwhit]

lol, I use the same productivity journal for work.

[@elrayyduh]

haha i do music at a church for my job, so my sundays are mondays and my mondays are saturdays!!

[@rj4356]

Monica Rocks! Write off that parking fee😢. Can you return staging supplies or can you reuse? Take a break. You definitely deserve it.🥰

[@janecarhart515]

I get it! I just lost a listing too! It sucks when we work so hard and do so much for our clients! I have been feeling down also. I was surprised to find you going through the same emotions! It is the loss of that seller to not have you! You do a great job. What is Jason doing these days I thought he was in real estate with you with Compass? Give us an update plz:)

[@jj-if6it]

Wow, I'm parking at an outdoor airport carpark here in Australia and it's only going to cost $132 for 11 days...

[@sandramadu4977]

Did you pay the stager for their services? And also do you know how someone can get into staging as a career?

[@davidnewhouse9403]

Do you sell on Everette WA as well?

[@beckyedmonds4078]

Are you working on the east side? Just curious about why 253 is bad even though that's pretty local, and why you didn't want a 206.

[@gamechannelminecraft6583]

Hello everyone, good viewing🐼...

[@samkawer]

That will be your signature moment Monica

[@Beautybytracilei]

My husband is a real estate appraiser and the market in Georgia has been slow for at least 6 months. It’s only in the last few weeks that things have started to pick up.

[@MelanieJosephine]

Can you use Nextiva in the UK?

[@laurenmarcee7222]

Loved this video!

[@Luciferisking512]

Not a good time to be a realtor now I guess with everyone waking up and realizing realtors don’t deserve the commission they get. Hope you the best, but today’s settlement proves the realtor boom is over.

[@NatalijaMrkajic]

Didn’t Jason also become a realtor? I thought the two of you had your own team?

[@amyfaurote1488]

Did you remember your camera lens????? LOL. I hope for you continued success. Peace 🕊️

[@MelanieJosephine]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@slowbrewsunday]

How do you manage having your car there?

[@jessicakrucina2174]

How is a kitchen remodel possible in 16 days? I want a video on THAT! I want a kitchen renovation in my house. ;)

[@madhatter139]

What?! What do you mean there's no contingencies on a new construction purchase? That's an aspect of the offer! Don't place that blame on the construction company! "There's nothing I could have done about it", what do you mean??? It's a slow market in Seattle, you could have advised your client not to waive contingencies! Look inward. That poor person, holy cow.

[@gwenhughes8650]

I'm not sure if it matters, but unless you used a fake number, people may have seen your new work number in the email signature. Just thought I'd flag in case that's an issue!.

[@jj-if6it]

people can easily find publicly listed business numbers anyway

[@SemesterAtSeaHopeful]

Can you link the art in the living room?

[@conquerordie230]

"We're gonna fast-forward back to..." My brain: 🤯

[@smickx96]

I’d love to see more videos like this

[@kj3735]

You’re allowed to feel discouraged. But don’t live there. With things like that pass me by, I just thank God that he protected me from whatever scenario was not for me. That house was not for you. The listers were not for you. Wish them well and move on. From what you’re showing you are doing amazing. I am sure that you were going to get the next one 😉🙏🏼

[@jj-if6it]

Staging sounds stressful, so much heavy and bulky furniture to move around all the time! I'd kinda just want to pay a company to do it

[@Jeroen74]

You're doing great 👍🥰

[@madelineclark]

This was a great video

[@Dani-xh6pw]

I can understand why you wanted to move to palm springs but why not just be a real estate agent there? Now you keep having to go back and forth, doesn’t that gets exhausting?

[@Jeroen74]

She planned to but she needs to get a license first, and for some reason that hasn't happened yet

[@Letsgo77761]

Palm Springs has already been divided out by long time agents who have lived in the area for years. Also, PS is a pretty small market. She would have a hard time breaking in.

[@jj-if6it]

Can't believe you didn't have a email signature yet! hehe

[@letswatch23]

They may have chosen another agent that’s a friend or a friend of a friend. It’s probably not personal at all!

[@RoutineLife13]

Monika, I am watching your videos from Ukraine. I am interested in looking at the interior of houses. I also make video reviews of houses sold in Ukraine, but cheap ones. No one lives in most of them.

[@Privatemb]

Fast forward back. Honey that’s rewind

[@alexandermuir8160]

Monica, I have a challenge for you. Last Monday my 3 bedroom townhouse in Brisbane was listed at $380K. On Friday, my agent sold it for $410K. Quick sale. I originally bought it in 2012 for $205K so doubled my money. So, I am very happy thanks to a booming market in that part of Brisbane. Have you done similar for one of your clients?

[@saphiaer]

Are you comparing the housing market in Brisbane Australia to Seattle? Or is there another Brisbane I’m forgetting

[@alexandermuir8160]

@@saphiaer Yep its Brisbane Australia. I am not comparing the two markets. I know Monica is an excellent real estate so I'm just seeing if she has listed on the Monday and sold on the Friday. It happened to me this week.

[@alexandermuir8160]

@@saphiaer You've got some amazing movie/TV clips on your site. What exactly was your involvement in the clips? May I ask? They're are so good. 🦘🦘

[@strrangerthings7049]

Listed for less and sold for more 😅😅😅, what is this

[@jj-if6it]

That's so cheap, whereabouts in Brisbane?

[@Waltaere]

Monicaa 😃

[@GraziaMacahilas]

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[@JamesOliverr7s]

Great analogy! Climbing toward retirement takes effort, but the financial freedom at the top is worth it.

[@HenryLucask5l]

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[@MathildaCarina]

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[@MathildaCarina]

Thank you for this amazing tip. I just looked the name up and wrote her.

[@AshleighNicoleTobin]

I know 206 from Seattle 😂

[@theblondeone8426]

this is crazy you and ur sister look so alike omg

[@jj-if6it]

lol cause they're twins... but they're not even identical

[@Letsgo77761]

OMG Monica. Those people that choose another listing agent probably Googled you and found out that you don't live in town. When I hire a listing agent I want to know that that person is in town and able to show at a moment's notice. Also, you spilled the beans that you are faking people out using an app to pretend you have a local number. Yikes.