Published June 12, 2025

Juggling Motherhood and Real Estate: Leading with Compassion, Flexibility, and Presence

Written by Jessica Corners

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In the world of real estate, there's no such thing as a “typical” day, especially when you're navigating the dual roles of being a mom and a full-time agent. The chaos, the schedules, the sick days, the school events, they all blend into one beautifully messy balancing act. And when I’m working with clients who are also parents trying to juggle it all, I lead with one thing first: compassion.

Selling a home is emotional and, let’s be honest, stressful. Add in nap schedules, after-school pick-ups, and the never-ending to-do list, and it can feel downright overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to meet my clients exactly where they’re at. Whether that means scheduling a showing between soccer practices or understanding when the house just isn’t ready for photos, being there, without judgment, matters.

I believe in being hands-on when it comes to supporting families, especially during the listing process. If that means helping tidy up toys before a showing, recommending the best stager for a lived-in family home, or just being the calm presence on a hectic day, I’m all in. Real estate isn’t just about transactions, it’s about people and the lives they’re living while going through major changes.

Flexibility is everything. Kids get sick. Babysitters cancel. Work runs late. Life happens. I get it, because I’m living it too. I do my best to be the agent that rolls with the punches, adapts to schedule shifts, and works to make the process as seamless as possible for my clients—even when the unexpected pops up (because let’s face it, it always does).

And speaking of juggling, one of the biggest challenges I face personally is balancing the roles of mom and professional. I hold tight to the idea of keeping commitments to my children, showing up for them, attending their events, and making space for them in my schedule just like I do for my clients. And the beautiful thing is, when I’m working with families, they usually get it. There’s a shared understanding that family comes first, and I’m grateful to work with people who value that balance too.

But perhaps the hardest and most important part of it all? Being present. Whether I’m sitting across from a client discussing next steps or cheering from the sidelines at my kid’s game, I work hard to make the person in front of me feel like they’re the most important person in that moment. Because they are.

Real estate, like parenting, is deeply personal. And the best way I know to serve both is with compassion, flexibility, a helping hand, and the commitment to show up fully, wherever I am.

All that to say, here are my three tips for surviving as a working mom:

🗓 Stick to a schedule—but allow flexibility. Structure keeps things running, but grace is key when life throws curveballs.
🤝 Ask for help and accept it. You don’t have to do it all alone—whether at home or in business.
🧘‍♀️ Be present where your feet are. When you're with your kids, be with them. When you’re with a client, give them your full focus. Presence over perfection.