A Wife, A Business, A Mom.

  • Home
  • About
  • Homes
    • Buying?
      • First home?
      • Home Search
      • Land/Rentals
    • Selling?
      • Henderson
      • Las Vegas
    • Communities
  • Mega menu
  • Contact Me




This is what happens when you don't hit your numbers. I told you that I'd let you know. This is it. My absolute favorite gym pants that I just ordered, worn once.. hanging up on the office as a pure motivation. In order to get the back, I have to hit all my numbers and set three appointments. 

Today, I sit in the office, staring at my pants and about to cold call and go door knocking. One, to kill it. Two, I really want my pants back. There isn't much to say about the penguin pants... but pictures speak louder so here they are. 


So in my efforts, I'm reaching out to you as well. If you know anyone interested in buying, selling, renting or investing, please let me know. Let's save my pants! 

sellwithstephanie@yahoo.com
www.stephanielv.com


Here we are, in all of our glory! 

Can you guess which one is the coach?

I am enrolled in a group coaching along with a few of my fellow agents. With all of us meeting once a week and getting number ( contacts ) and goals to hit. We spend time doing a variety of things, but all help us become better agents. It's often nice to see the other side of the transaction, or just the objections and situations beforehand.

We have spent some serious time role playing, which always makes me nervous! The role playing helps though, we really do start to get an idea of what to expect, and how to answer with the most knowlegable informtion. In addition to role palying, daily, we call in our scripts. Yes, a script that may be 1 page or up to 11 pages, but everyday, we call. We live real estate. We breath real estate. We eat real estate and we are real estate. A little much? Maybe. I only do real estate as a part time job at the time being, but its such an ever changing, and fast paced career that you have to be fully involved and at all times.

Since we spend a little bit of time together, our meetings can get a little odd, but nevertheless, we all leave with something to take home, back to our office and practice. Just a little insight I wanted to provide before tomorrow, you get to see the consequences of what happens when you don't hit your numbers. hint hint.. myself. 


Pet-a-Palooza in Las Vegas 2014

Yes, I know, I'm a few days late but I've had a sick puppy and kid. However, I did get a chance to go to my first ever Pet-A-Palooza. I took my daughter, my Rotti Bailey and my pug, Guinness. Bailey is still a puppy ( the one who has now eaten something and made herself sick) and Guinness is momma's boy. We rescued him from California. He's great around other people and dogs so I figured he would enjoy the time out.

First off, we made the mistake of parking on the opposite side of the park. Oops! If you've ever been to Vegas, or Sunset Park, its huge! So after a little walk, and a stop at the playground for little, we were well on our way. Mix 94.1 was there with a giant stage, we were greeted at the entrance. The Las Vegas Animal Foundation was doing complimentary microchips and there were vendors galore!

Guinness
With all sorts of contraptions, leashes, toys and even a giant bounce house, I have to say that it is an event I will attend again. The best part for me was the fact they had a reptile stand. Apparently my daughter has an odd obsession with snakes and wants to see them all! I'm deathly afraid of them, but no, not her! So, once we find the snake tank, she looks at the little ones, notices a rattler and lets me know that they bite. Thank you honey, they do, so why are we so close!? Anyways, they have about a 6-7 foot long albino python out for show around one of the handlers, and of course, she wants to pet it. A snake, a 4 year old little girl that loves pink and dresses and ruffles, wants to pet a 6 foot snake. How can I say no?I was too afraid to take a picture, or we would have seen it right here, but I'm holding her while she gets to pet the snake. Made her day and the men were very nice and we went about our way, while she expressed her excitement for this snake.

Overall, we saw all different kinds of animals, snakes, dogs, pigs and even lions from the Lion Habitat. Adorable! I'd have to say it was great and the puppies seemed to enjoy it as well as Shaolin. Looking forward to next year. Here they are, passed out from excitement.





Kenny and I at Las Vegas Iron House

Great Grubbing. Two beautiful words I learned this past Tuesday while spending a cardio session at my favorite gym. 

Kenny from Great Grubbing was there with samples. A man that can bake! Any girls DREAM! Chocolate, breads, and peanut butter... samples.. at a gym. Now what's the catch!? I just worked out for 45 minutes, I don't want to mess it up. Turns out, you don't have too! Great Grubbing offers healthy and flavorful protein edibles.

While trying the samples, and probably one too many, I ended up getting the Apple Cin Peanut butter. Everyday since, I have eaten it. Amazing. I can't imagine going back to normal peanut butter, or Almond butter now. I won't go into all the details about nutrition(which you can view from his site), I can just say, its great! He also offers a cheesecake line, which I haven't tried yet, but my girlfriend says it's to die for! Leaving with me I took a card and a menu, you know, so I can stock up!

Menu and Card! Adorable!

Here is a link to the site and the Facebook page. I highly recommend next time he's out and about you go see him! Seriously. Don't take my word for it though, try it!

Great Grubbing

Great Grubbing Facebook






My very first 5K.. Ever. 

Pre Color Bubbles

I chose to do the Bubble Run, my girlfriends and I geared up and we did it. I've never been a runner. I'm definitely in to the gym and lifting, but running, not so much. I'll always say it, it's just not for me and I've never gotten that runners high. However, I picked this run because 1. I did'nt HAVE to run if I didn't want to and 2. It looked extremely fun! 

Well it was all of the above and then some. Somehow when I envisioned this run, a mass of people all side by side, touching uncomfortable and squeezing through tiny bubble spaces. It was the exact opposite! Very controlled and free spaces, with lots of room for wiggle. I loved it. It was my first 5k, and it won't be my last. I didn't run the whole thing, but I might get there one time. It was more just for the fun and completion of it. I had an overwhelming sense of accomplishment in the end and I was proud of myself. Never in a million years did I think that not only would I do one 5K, but gearing up for another! You know what follows after a 5 K.. Cookies and Cupcakes.. but that's for next time.

And to that.. I leave you with the bubble pictures I took! Who doesn't love this?

The ladies who dare the run with me
Getting it to the Green
Blue Bubbles
 
This is the excitement of accomplishment right here!



Today marks the week and 1 day that my fateful washer has been broken. I didn't write sooner because I figured I would have had it fixed by now and it wouldn't be as tragic. Not the case, over a week and its a tragedy. The washer is under 2 years old, but of course, I didn't get the extended service since washer usually last forever anyways! Wrong again. So it all started mid cycle, when it wasn't spinning. After many Google sessions and a few YouTube videos, I found my possible answer, lid lock sensor. Easy enough, except that its a Kenmore, and good luck trying to find a part for it in stores. We're in Las Vegas and you would think that someone has it, nope. Nowhere. I had one shipped 2 days and thought I was well on my way to my clean clothes again.

Trying to put the washer back together, new piece and all, lid on, trying to run it, nothing. It blinked but was still not working. I took my precious and oh so faithful washer apart just once again and a few extra steps only to find, the entire control panel was fried. Literally, it started burning the back of my washer. So, needless to say, finding that piece was even harder. Of course, I'm WAY To stubborn to call Sears to have them come take a look at it and tell me whats wrong since I already know. I eventually found the part after some very not so nice customer service calls, and its scheduled to be here tomorrow. So for my Sunday, no laundry was nice, except you can imagine what a little over a weeks worth of clothes looks like for 2 people and a 4 year old. Good thing I have a shopping problem and we have clothes to last us at least for a few more days! 



Please wish me luck or I might get buried alive in all our dirty laundry. 

That's right. I said it. I did it! I closed on my first house this past Monday. Now I realize it is Thursday, but hey.. I had to contain all my excitement. So, yes, my first closing. Finally! The house I listed was a friend of mine who was extremely patient with me along the way and we both knew what we were getting into.

This listing has been by far an interesting one. Emotional, stressful, enjoyable. We had happy moments, sad moments, and growth along the way. The house itself was located in Silverado Ranch, a prime area in Las Vegas. Working well with the buyers agent led to the success in this closing. We had extensions, from all sides, inspections and appraisals, a total learning experience. I had help from my coach, and my feel teammates, who did by the way, see me cry through all this. I'm not normally used to a lot of stress or fast paced, high decision makings. 

It started with the first offer, my stomach was in knots! It was a load of feelings all at once, and now, we've made it to close. A whole different world of feelings. My seller was happy and I know the buyer was ecstatic! I have a passion to just help people and I feel like mission accomplished! In the end, it was all worth it and if anything, I've already tackled the hardest part and its out of the way.

Now I'm off to bigger and better things. I don't think one can ever stop growing and learning or improving. I'm not perfect, and this week, I learned to de-stress a little! 

I can honestly say, I'll never forget my first closing and that's a great thing. I don't want to and I hope to have many more!

If you're looking to move in Las Vegas, or finally to Vegas, please visit me  at www.stephanielv.com or call her at (702)285-7307.

I know, shameless plug. Seriously though.. How cute is Shaolin posing with me and my coach. She even told me "Good Job mommy!" How can I not be excited?


Newer Posts Older Posts Home

Popular Posts

  • The Las Vegas Bubble Run
    My very first 5K.. Ever.  Pre Color Bubbles I chose to do the Bubble Run, my girlfriends and I geared up and we did it. I've ...
  • Southwest Home in Contract!
    After a cool 12 days on the market, we are in contract with this southwest home. The market in Las Vegas is picking up and just like th...
  • To Tint or not To Tint?
    Now as an agent, a lot of times I get asked to find several things. Find a safe neighborhood, find energy efficient, privacy from other hom...
  • My Tour of Beazer Homes Reliance at Inspirada
    This is a sponsored post. Beazer Homes Reliance at Inspirada.   Inspirada. The new master planned community in Henderson w...
  • A Pizza Date
    Generally, when you think of a Saturday night in Las Vegas, you think bar scene, clubs and bright lights. I have to admit, I feel far too ol...
  • What I learned my first two years of Real Estate.. that they don't teach in school
    So, I felt compelled to share my experiences as a new agent over the last two years.. and what I've grown to learn, that may be just  li...
  • Las Vegas Realtor signs renters for a home search in Mountain's Edge
    Stephanie Hicks is a newer agent with the drive and passion to help buyers, sellers and renters. She has thrown herself into the Rea...
  • No more Braces!
    My final weeks That's right. I said it. I'm an adult with braces. The full blown metal kind. 3 weeks ago, I found out they were...
  • Open house signs
    This morning, I decided that I would get balloons to put on my open house signs before I put them out. Bad idea. I popped more than I saved....
  • New Listing in Whitney Ranch
    New Listing in Whitney Ranch!  This Gorgeous Whitney Ranch Home came on the market last week. It's located in the desirabl...

Blog Archive

  • ▼  2017 (1)
    • ▼  March (1)
      • New Listing in Whitney Ranch
  • ►  2016 (24)
    • ►  October (6)
    • ►  September (1)
    • ►  July (3)
    • ►  June (4)
    • ►  May (1)
    • ►  April (2)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (4)
  • ►  2015 (17)
    • ►  October (4)
    • ►  September (2)
    • ►  August (2)
    • ►  July (1)
    • ►  June (3)
    • ►  April (2)
    • ►  March (1)
    • ►  January (2)
  • ►  2014 (21)
    • ►  October (1)
    • ►  August (1)
    • ►  June (2)
    • ►  May (2)
    • ►  April (4)
    • ►  March (5)
    • ►  February (2)
    • ►  January (4)
  • ►  2013 (15)
    • ►  December (2)
    • ►  November (1)
    • ►  October (3)
    • ►  September (5)
    • ►  August (3)
    • ►  February (1)
Copyright © 2015 A Wife, A Business, A Mom.

Created By ThemeXpose