In this episode, Suzanne and Sarah share their latest experiences navigating real estate in August, tackling both opportunities and challenges. From why sales often dip this time of year to how their team is expanding, the duo gives listeners an inside look at market trends, client transactions, and business growth.

• 📉 Why August is historically a slower month in real estate—and how buyers can take advantage
• 🏡 Strategies for sellers to adjust expectations and pricing during slower months
• 💬 A real-life example of handling missed deadlines and poor communication with professionalism
• 👩‍💼 Team expansion updates: hiring a transaction coordinator assistant and building leadership
• 📚 Lessons from Radical Candor on feedback and guiding a growing team
• 💡 The role of deep work in writing, scaling, and improving business processes
• 🌞 Embracing Central Oregon’s lifestyle while balancing growth and fun

Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to The Only Investments Podcast 01:34 – August Real Estate Market Insights 03:48 – Navigating Real Estate Transactions 06:42 – The Importance of Professionalism in Real Estate 15:02 – Expanding Our Team and Services 17:39 – Deep Work and Future Plans 22:06 – Life in Central Oregon 23:08 – Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs 🔗 Stay Connected & Explore More! 🔗 Want to know more about the PRIMO Private Money Academy? Learn more: https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/private-money-academy 📩 Sign up for our investor newsletter → https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/contact 🏡 Explore real estate opportunities → https://www.centraloregoninvestornetwork.com/ 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-our-own-narrative-suzanne-and-sarahs-real/id1792087367 📺 Watch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneandsarah/videos 📷 Follow us on Instagram: Sarah Willis → https://www.instagram.com/bestlifebend/ Suzanne Moore → https://www.instagram.com/suzannerosemoore/ 📆 Book a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/suzannerosemoore/real-estate-intro