My Realtor Tory

06/17/2026

AI is powerful.
But it is not a shortcut for a business without direction.

The agents seeing the biggest results are using AI to make good systems even better.

They’re creating personalized client experiences without spending hours staring at a screen.

They’re turning rough notes and random ideas into actual plans.
They’re building resources that provide value long after they hit publish.
They’re creating content once and using it across multiple platforms.
They’re staying connected with leads even when they’re busy serving clients.

The real opportunity is not getting AI to do your job.

It’s using AI to create more consistency, more value, and more time for the parts of the business that truly need you.

AI is not replacing relationships.
It’s giving you more time to build them.

Want to see where AI could save you time in your business this month?

Send me a DM with ‘AI CALL’ and I’ll send you my booking link. We’ll look at your content, follow-up, systems, and workflows to identify opportunities that make sense for you.

06/16/2026

Sometimes plans change. Clients fall through. The vision looks blurry. But God’s plan never does.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Even when things feel uncertain, God’s plan is still steady.

You’re not behind. You’re being prepared.

🌻 What part of this gives you hope right now?

06/09/2026

AI is not here to replace your relationships, your negotiation skills, your market knowledge, or your ability to guide clients through huge life decisions.

But it can help you:
create content faster
follow up more consistently
organize your ideas
write better emails
repurpose your expertise
show up when you are busy

The agents who learn how to use it well are going to have a serious advantage.

Not because they are doing less.

Because they are building smarter.

05/27/2026

Nobody tells you how emotional selling your first home can feel.

For many homeowners, it starts with:
“We need more space.”
“We’re outgrowing this place.”
“We want a better layout for the kids.”

Then suddenly you’re Googling:
• how to sell your home
• mortgage penalties Ontario
• should I buy first or sell first
• what costs are involved when selling a home

If you’ve been searching those things lately, this session was made for you.

📍 Your Next Chapter: Selling Your First Home
🗓 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 7PM
💻 Free Online Webinar

This session is designed specifically for Hamilton homeowners who want practical advice before making any major decisions.

You’ll hear from:
✔ REALTOR® Tory Akene
✔ Melissa & Monica from M2 Mortgage Team
✔ Alessandra from Vantage Law

We’ll cover:
• preparing your home for sale
• mortgage penalties + portability
• legal timelines
• selling and buying at the same time
• common seller mistakes

Plus:
✔ planning checklist
✔ replay access
✔ live Q&A
✔ $100 Amazon gift card giveaway

Feel free to message me “SELL” and I’ll send over the registration link.

05/27/2026

I’m so honoured to share that I’ve been nominated for the Trailblazing Woman Entrepreneur Award at this year’s BLK OWNED Garden Party Brunch Awards & Fundraiser.🫶🏾

This nomination means so much to me because the work I do has always been about more than business.

It’s about impact, representation, community, and helping others see what’s possible when they move with purpose.

Thank you to BLK OWNED for this recognition and for creating space to celebrate Black entrepreneurs doing meaningful work in our communities.

The event takes place on July 12, and I would love to see you there.

Comment TRAILBLAZING for ticket information! ✨

05/26/2026

“Should we buy first or sell first?”

That’s one of the most searched questions homeowners ask before moving.

A lot of Hamilton homeowners are feeling stuck right now:
• needing more space
• thinking about another child
• wanting a backyard
• wondering if now is the right time to move

But selling your first home comes with a lot more moving pieces than most people expect.

Mortgage penalties.
Closing costs.
Legal timelines.
Preparing your home.
Coordinating selling and buying at the same time.

That’s exactly why I’m hosting this free online homeowner session.

📍 Your Next Chapter: Selling Your First Home
🗓 Tuesday, June 9
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

Featuring:
✔ Melissa & Monica from M2 Mortgage Team
✔ Alessandra from Vantage Law

We’ll walk through:
• what to expect when selling a home in Ontario
• common mistakes first-time sellers make
• how mortgage portability works
• legal steps homeowners should know
• how to prepare your home before listing

Live attendees are entered into a $100 Amazon gift card giveaway.

If this sounds like your next chapter, comment “MOVE” and I’ll send you the registration link.

Most homeowners don’t realize how many moving pieces are involved in selling their first home until they’re already in the middle of it. If you’ve been wondering what your next move could look like, feeling unsure where to start, or trying to better understand the financial and legal side of s...

05/18/2026

One of the most special parts of Well & Worthy was hearing from women who brought so much honesty, wisdom, and heart into the room.

Each speaker shared something different, but the common thread was clear:
We need more spaces where women can have real conversations about wellness, worthiness, growth, business, leadership, and what it actually looks like to care for ourselves while building full lives.

To our speakers — thank you.

Thank you for sharing your perspective, your experience, your encouragement, and your time with this community.

The conversations you helped create were meaningful, needed, and deeply appreciated.

This is why rooms like this matter.