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The Realty Check Podcast
The real life of agents, lenders, and moms who do it all.
If you’ve ever cried in your car between appointments or negotiated a contract while microwaving chicken nuggets, welcome home.
This is Realty Check - the show where sanity is optional, caffeine is mandatory, and we say the quiet parts out loud.
We’re Amanda and Leni. Two moms building our businesses in the middle of snack requests, appraisal deadlines, and never-ending group texts.
We’re not here to give you the polished version. We’re here to talk about the deals that almost broke us, the clients who became family, and the moments that made us wonder if quitting to raise alpacas would be easier.
Whether you’re a real estate agent, a lender, a mom, or just someone trying to keep it together while building a career…you’re seen, you’re understood, and you’re in the right place.
Every episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what success actually looks like when motherhood and real estate collide. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of “did that really just happen?”
Wherever you are - working, driving, crying, thriving - we’re in this with you.
Hit follow, drop us a review, and remember: the highlight reel is fake, but this community is real.
The Realty Check Podcast
1. How I Met My Real Estate Bestie
Ever wonder how a Realtor and a lender become inseparable business partners and real-life friends? In this episode, Amanda and Leni pull back the curtain on their origin story. From past careers to motherhood to real estate, they share the pivots, the breakdowns, the breakthroughs, and the one moment that turned two hustling moms into a powerhouse duo.
Whether you're in real estate or building a life around a big leap, this is your reminder that your story matters and no experience is wasted. Grab a coffee, take a walk, whatever, just tune in because this is the kind of episode that feels like a heart-to-heart with your smartest friend.
What You’ll Learn
The honest truth about pivoting careers while raising a family
What led each of us into real estate (and lending)
The moment we met and how it changed everything
Why who you surround yourself with matters more than any marketing tactic
How your past skills and life chapters stack up to support your present work
Key Takeaways
Your community is your superpower. Relationships will carry you farther than any strategy.
You’re bigger than your pivot. Everything you’ve done counts in what comes next.
You don’t have to do this alone. Finding your “business bestie” can change your career and life in ways you’ll never predict.
Stay Connected to the Podcast
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Connect with Leni Lopez (Your Lender Bestie)
Instagram: @leniyourloanofficer
Ready to talk lending or get preapproved? Email her team: leni@hawkinshl.com
Website: LopezNguyen.com
Mortgage Loan Officer
NMLS 1366630/225910
Hawkins Home Loans, Inc.
Connect with Amanda (Your Realtor Bestie)
Instagram: @exploresacliving
Email: amanda@exploresacliving.com
Website: Exploresacliving.com
Curious about buying or selling in Sacramento County or beyond? Schedule a no pressure call: calendly.com/amandafreemanrealtor
Amanda Freeman | eXp | DRE 02150573