Clear Is Kind: Advocating for Home Buyers with Alyssa Isenstein Krueger
Open House: Everyday Excellence
Release Date: 01/12/2026
Authenticity as a Business Practice with Alina Aliyar
Open House: Everyday Excellence
Authenticity isn’t just a personality trait. It’s a business practice. In this episode of Open House: Everyday Excellence, we sit down with Alina Aliyar to talk about storytelling, trust, and what happens when you stop trying to fit into a professional mold and start showing up as yourself. Alina shares how her background in storytelling shapes the way she works with buyers and sellers, how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and why being human is often the most effective strategy in high-stress moments. From supporting families through major transitions to building...
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Clear Is Kind: Advocating for Home Buyers with Alyssa Isenstein Krueger
Open House: Everyday Excellence
Buying a home is emotional, expensive, and often overwhelming. Alyssa Anker believes the best way through it is clarity. In this Open House Podcast conversation, Alyssa shares how being honest with buyers, even when it’s uncomfortable, leads to better outcomes and stronger trust. We talk about first-time buyers, affordability realities, repairs, expectations, and why kindness and clarity go hand in hand. This episode is a reminder that great advocacy is not flashy. It is thoughtful, informed, and deeply human.
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How Preparation and Advocacy Help Buyers Win with Jenson Sarr
Open House: Everyday Excellence
In this episode of Open House, we sit down with Jenson Sarr to talk about what real buyer advocacy actually looks like in practice. From building trust in the first consultation to staying present through every moment of negotiation, Jenson shares how preparation, communication, and care help buyers win homes even in competitive markets. We dig into how strong agent relationships influence outcomes, why picking up the phone still matters, and how educating buyers early creates confidence when it counts most. Jenson also reflects on moving from high volume internet leads to a referral based...
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The Art of Getting a Home Market-Ready with Andee Zeigler
Open House: Everyday Excellence
In this episode, we sit down with Andee Zeigler, the listing prep specialist for one of Living Room Realty’s top performing teams. Andee shares how thoughtful preparation, strong systems, and deep vendor relationships create exceptional results for sellers. We talk about managing expectations, understanding buyer psychology, choosing the right upgrades, and reducing decision fatigue for clients. Andee also opens up about building a role that supports her creativity, her family, and her well being. This conversation is full of practical insights for any agent who wants to elevate their...
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The Art and Precision of a Great CMA with Bonnie Roseman
Open House: Everyday Excellence
In this episode, Bonnie Roseman shares how she approaches Comparative Market Analyses to get homes sold quickly and for the best terms. From identifying what makes a property truly special to understanding the right buyer, Bonnie shows that pricing a home is both an art and a science. Experience Meets Strategy With decades of experience and a track record of average market times under six days, Bonnie dives into the lessons she’s learned, how she mentors her team, and why understanding the nuances of each property matters more than any formula. Tips for Agents Whether you are new to the...
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The Art of the CMA with Kim Parmon
Open House: Everyday Excellence
In this episode of Open House, we sit down with Portland top listing agent Kim Parmon to explore the art and strategy behind a Comparative Market Analysis. Kim walks through how she approaches pricing a home, from identifying the right buyer to touring competing properties and gathering insights from other agents. Learn why pricing is more than just a number, how to create a clear strategy for sellers, and why curiosity and collaboration are essential in today’s market. Whether you are a homeowner or a fellow agent, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.
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Mastering the CMA with Cristen Lincoln
Open House: Everyday Excellence
Pricing a home isn’t just about numbers—it’s about strategy, intuition, and experience. In this episode of Open House, I sit down with Cristen Lincoln, one of Portland’s top brokers and a Living Room Realty leader with nearly 30 years in the business. Cristen shares how she creates a comparative market analysis that sellers can trust, why a CMA is different than an appraisal, and the art of balancing hard data with the unmeasurable qualities that make a home shine. Whether you’re a new Realtor learning the ropes or a seasoned agent looking to sharpen your valuation skills,...
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Storytelling Through Persona Marketing with Lydia Hallay
Open House: Everyday Excellence
What if every listing could feel like a story worth stepping into? In this episode of Open House: Everyday Excellence, Lydia Hallay shares how she uses persona marketing to bring homes to life. From giving listings playful names to creating playlists and floral arrangements, she shows how weaving story, creativity, and authenticity into the process makes clients feel seen and buyers feel connected. Lydia explains why treating a listing like an art project builds anticipation, inspires trust, and turns a house into a vision of home. She also shares how authenticity, joy, and leaning into what...
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Building Wealth, Sharing Knowledge, and Staying True to Your Why with Jessica Ward
Open House: Everyday Excellence
In this episode of Open House: Everyday Excellence, Jessica Ward shares her journey from event coordinator and model to homeowner, investor, and trusted real estate agent. Her story begins with the hustle of saving for her first home, navigating first-time buyer programs, and closing on her very first property just weeks before the pandemic shut down her industry. Out of that challenge came clarity: Jessica realized she could turn her knowledge and lived experience into a career that empowers others. Guided by three questions—How many people can I lead to homeownership? How many doors do I...
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Building Community, Not Just Sales | Lydia Hallay on Authentic Real Estate
Open House: Everyday Excellence
Welcome to Open House: Everyday Excellence—the podcast where we bring you real conversations with agents doing the work thoughtfully, skillfully, and with heart. Every episode explores the moments that define us as professionals: the shifts, the challenges, and the lessons that shape how we show up for our clients and one another. 🎧 Episode 4: Movement and Community in Real Estate with Lydia Hallay Lydia Hallay brings her experience as a union organizer into her real estate practice, showing us a different lens for what it means to serve clients. For Lydia, real estate isn’t just about...
info_outlineBuying a home is emotional, expensive, and often overwhelming. Alyssa Anker believes the best way through it is clarity. In this Open House Podcast conversation, Alyssa shares how being honest with buyers, even when it’s uncomfortable, leads to better outcomes and stronger trust. We talk about first-time buyers, affordability realities, repairs, expectations, and why kindness and clarity go hand in hand. This episode is a reminder that great advocacy is not flashy. It is thoughtful, informed, and deeply human.