Jessica Shrake, Realtor

A lot of people think a “good” agent is someone who agrees with everything they say.

I disagree.

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. You deserve someone who will be honest with you — even when it’s not the easiest conversation.

→ Sometimes that means telling a seller their price is too high.
→ Sometimes it means telling a buyer not to overpay just because emotions took over.
→ Sometimes it means walking away from a deal entirely because the risks outweigh the reward.

My job is to protect your time, money, leverage, and long-term outcome, and sometimes that means being brutally honest with you.

If this is the kind of agent you're looking for, let's connect. Send me a DM whenever you're ready!

The calls at all hours. The deals that fall apart and get put back together. The emotional support that nobody put in the job description. The months of work that sometimes end with no paycheck at all (because, contrary to popular belief, Realtors only get paid if the deal actually closes).

I'm not complaining, I LOVE what I do. But overpaid? Not quite.

Here's something most sellers don't want to hear, but need to:

Overpriced homes don’t just sell slower… they usually sell for less.

I get it. Pricing on the high end feels like it gives you room to negotiate. But buyers today are incredibly educated. They're watching the market daily, comparing every home in your price range, and they know when something seems overpriced. And when a home sits too long? The narrative shifts. Suddenly, buyers aren't competing to get it. They're negotiating with you to take it off your hands.

Homes priced correctly from day one consistently net more money than those that start high and chase the market down with price reductions.

Thinking about selling? Let's talk strategy before you list. Send me a DM when you're ready.