Real Estate Done Right(ish)

Annalie Nienow & Jennifer Briggs

Ever wondered what 30 combined years of "figuring it out" in real estate actually looks like? (And by "figuring it out," we mean we've only cried in our cars twice this week.) It's us, Annalie and Jen. We're 'bout to figure it out together - sharing the real behind-the-scenes of real estate and breaking down what actually moves the needle in your business.  Just straight talk (Annalie's got queen energy on lock), and slightly-irreverent (Jen's got this AND Jr.-High-Brain covered) we've got everything from building your pipeline, to unique marketing strategies, to handling awkward client conversations nobody taught you about. Whether you're starting from zero or scaling up, we're here with strategies that work in today's market. Because we're all just trying to do it right(ish).New episodes on Tuesdays and Happy(ish) Hour episodes on Fridays where we answer YOUR questions and share stories over wine. Come join us – we promise it's more fun than explaining interest rates to buyers!

Episodes

  1. FEB 26

    We're Taking a Pause (And We Need Your Help)

    Hey there! If you've been wondering what's been going on behind the scenes at Real Estate Done Right(ish), this is the episode for you. We're taking March off. Yep, real talk, the podcast studio is moving and we're moving with it... into a giant question mark. So instead of just ghosting you quietly (very professional, would not recommend), we decided to record our actual unfiltered conversation about what this podcast is, what we want it to be, and — most importantly — what YOU want it to be. This isn't a polished announcement. It's us asking the real question that every creator eventually faces: Why are we doing this, and is it still serving the people we care about? If you're listening, this is your moment. We want to hear from you. CHAPTERS:  00:00 Intro: "Figuring it out" — the extended version  02:15 The feedback we've been getting (including the 25% non-realtors)  05:30 — What the podcast was supposed to be vs. what it became  09:45 — The real reason we're pausing: office move + bigger questions  13:00 — Format ideas: daily show? Live recording? Rebrand entirely?  17:30 — What would we even call it? ("Life Done Right(ish)"?)  21:00 — Jen gets real about wanting this to be sustainable AND profitable  26:00 — What Annalie actually wants: joy, freshness, community  30:15 — What comes next: listener call for feedback 3 3:00 — The send-off (possibly forever, possibly not) Email: hello@realestatedonerightishpod.com Website: www.realestatedonerightishpod.com Join Our Nonsense - Want more real estate insights, stories we can't share on the podcast, early access to resources and events? Join our newsletter community. Click the link and sign up!  Follow Us On Instagram: Real Estate Done Right(ish) Jennifer Briggs Annalie Nienow

    18 min
  2. FEB 19

    The Fire Horse Year, Financial Resets & Marketing That’s Actually Working

    We start with a conversation about joy as resistance, navigating hard moments in Minneapolis, and why it might be more important than ever to stay grounded — and intentional. Then we get into: The Year of the Fire Horse and what “intense energy” could mean for your businessHealth resets and what happens when you actually track your moneyWhy open houses are converting again (after years of not working)A Valentine’s Day marketing idea that almost cost $7 per envelopeExpired strategies that died… and the ones that might be coming backGrowing an audience authentically (and why permission-seeking is out)If you’ve been feeling like things are shifting — personally or professionally — this episode is for you.As always, we’re just realtors figuring it out in real time. If you like these conversations, follow, share, and send this to a friend who needs it. CHAPTERS:  00:00 — Welcome & safety pin fashion crisis  03:45 — Joy is resistance: What we're holding onto right now in Minneapolis  09:00 — Year of the Fire Horse, the Aquarian Age & the Eclipse Portal  20:30 — "Savage power and extreme ambition": 1966 and what fire horse years look like 27:00 — Annalie's full health reset: No drinking, DASH diet & actually sleeping  33:00 — The spending journal: How to audit your finances like a control freak  40:00 — The Valentine's Day database fiasco (bookmarks, QR codes & rogue stamps) 51:00 — Off-market real estate trends in Minneapolis: Low inventory = opportunity  58:30 — Open houses are BACK: What's converting for agents in 2025  1:04:00 — The Minneapolis Edit goes viral: 32.5M views and what it actually means  1:13:00 — Stop asking for permission to be yourself online  1:20:00 — The 6-item dating list that apparently makes men impossible to find Email: hello@realestatedonerightishpod.com Website: www.realestatedonerightishpod.com Join Our Nonsense - Want more real estate insights, stories we can't share on the podcast, early access to resources and events? Join our newsletter community. Click the link and sign up!  Follow Us On Instagram: Real Estate Done Right(ish) Jennifer Briggs Annalie Nienow

    58 min
  3. FEB 12

    AI in Real Estate: Smart Tools or Making Us Stupid?

    AI is everywhere in real estate right now,  but are we using it in a way that actually helps our business… or slowly makes us worse at it? This isn’t a tech bro episode. We’re not nerding out on software. We’re talking real-life, practical ways real estate agents can use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity without losing your voice, your creativity, or your humanity. If you’ve been curious about AI but skeptical… this one’s for you. Follow, share, and send this to the agent who’s clearly copy-pasting straight from ChatGPT. Chapters 00:00 – Dogs, Costco, and Boycotts  04:10 – Why We Were Late to AI  08:30 – Is AI Making Us Dumber?  12:45 – The Biggest AI Mistake Agents Make  18:20 – How We Actually Use AI for Marketing  25:10 – Creating Listing Data & Market Visuals with AI  31:40 – Using AI for Client Emails & Sensitive Communication  38:25 – Brainstorming Events & Business Ideas  44:15 – Should You Use AI for Property Descriptions?  49:30 – Virtual Staging, Automation & Lead Nurture  54:00 – What AI Says We Should Be Using It For Email: hello@realestatedonerightishpod.com Website: www.realestatedonerightishpod.com Join Our Nonsense - Want more real estate insights, stories we can't share on the podcast, early access to resources and events? Join our newsletter community. Click the link and sign up!  Follow Us On Instagram: Real Estate Done Right(ish) Jennifer Briggs Annalie Nienow

    53 min
  4. FEB 5

    The Real Estate Market Is Stalling, Not Crashing (Here’s What We’re Actually Seeing)

    "I think if the market is sort of neutral and if last year was tough and if people have had a tough year... we need to get creative with how we grow our businesses and put in more time. It's gonna take more time on task and more creativity and more resilience to maybe get half the business that you would get in a quote unquote good market." - Jen Description: Hey there! Jen here with Annalie, and we're back after taking last week off to catch our breath. Times are tough, and this market is a lot, and sometimes you just need a minute to get your feet underneath you again. This week we're diving into what's actually happening in the 2026 housing market both the national headlines, and what the data is really showing at the micro-market level. We break down nationwide trends like stalling prices (not falling, stalling), the tale of two markets between different regions, and why the Northeast and Midwest are seeing completely different dynamics than the Sun Belt. We're not just talking market data. We're talking about what it means for YOU as an agent trying to build a business in this weird, ambiguous, neutral-but-not-really market. Jen shares actual showing data from Minneapolis that surprised even us, and we get real about business planning when your conversion rates from last year might not mean anything anymore. Whether you're sitting on listings that aren't moving or watching buyers lose out in multiples on the rare homes hitting the market, this episode gives you the context to understand what's happening and how to adapt. Plus, we talk about cocooning (yes, padding your bedroom walls), color drenching, and why our favorite times of day might mean we need better hobbies. CHAPTERS:  00:00 - Welcome back: Winter thickness and ethical thickness explained  08:35 - National pricing trends: Stalling vs. falling markets  15:22 - Regional differences: Northeast/Midwest vs. Sun Belt dynamics  22:43 - Twin Cities data: What's really happening with buyer activity  32:15 - Inventory shortage reality: One house in a 2-mile radius  38:50 - The tale of two markets: Haves vs. have-nots  45:30 - Interest rates and affordability: No relief coming in 2026  52:10 - Job market, foreclosures, and neutral market navigation  58:45 - Business planning for agents: Tripling your time on task  01:05:20 - Budget tightening strategies for uncertain times  01:12:40 - Fun trends: Color drenching, cocooning, and pickleball courts  01:22:15 - Smart home paranoia and February's perfect calendar Email: hello@realestatedonerightishpod.com Website: www.realestatedonerightishpod.com Join Our Nonsense - Want more real estate insights, stories we can't share on the podcast, early access to resources and events? Join our newsletter community. Click the link and sign up!  Follow Us On Instagram: Real Estate Done Right(ish) Jennifer Briggs Annalie Nienow

    53 min

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
15 Ratings

About

Ever wondered what 30 combined years of "figuring it out" in real estate actually looks like? (And by "figuring it out," we mean we've only cried in our cars twice this week.) It's us, Annalie and Jen. We're 'bout to figure it out together - sharing the real behind-the-scenes of real estate and breaking down what actually moves the needle in your business.  Just straight talk (Annalie's got queen energy on lock), and slightly-irreverent (Jen's got this AND Jr.-High-Brain covered) we've got everything from building your pipeline, to unique marketing strategies, to handling awkward client conversations nobody taught you about. Whether you're starting from zero or scaling up, we're here with strategies that work in today's market. Because we're all just trying to do it right(ish).New episodes on Tuesdays and Happy(ish) Hour episodes on Fridays where we answer YOUR questions and share stories over wine. Come join us – we promise it's more fun than explaining interest rates to buyers!