10/10/2026
This is what real estate looks like more often than not. No makeup, no perfect hair, no polished photo. Just me at my home office desk, doing everything I can to get another deal across the finish line.
The last few months have been some of the hardest I’ve experienced in over 20 years in this business. Not just because of complicated transactions, but because of the difficult life transitions some of my clients have been navigating.
Some mornings start here at 5:30 AM, with calls coming in by 6:30 from clients and East Coast bankers. Some nights I’m still here at 10 PM, working through one more obstacle. Am I suggesting everyone should work this way? Absolutely not.
I never take lightly the responsibility of someone’s largest purchase or most challenging sale. And I truly believe that on some of these complicated transactions, nobody else could have gotten them done. Not because I have every answer, but because of the sheer passion and tenacity I bring to finding one. When my clients want to make it work, I keep looking for a way forward. Giving up isn’t how I’m wired.
This week, we closed one of those deals. Then this five-star Zillow review arrived. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“We could not have asked for a better real estate agent. Throughout a very long and complicated transaction, Annie was incredibly patient, professional, attentive, accessible and thorough. Annie guided us through every step of the way, handled challenges with grace, competence and care, and always making sure we were clear and comfortable with what was happening. Annie’s knowledge, responsiveness, and dedication made a stressful process smooth & easy. We are grateful for her outstanding service and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, competent reliable and exceptional real estate professional.”
Real estate isn’t always pretty homes and polished photos. Sometimes it’s pajamas, exhaustion, and problems no one else ever sees. Helping clients through life’s biggest moments is a privilege I never take for granted.
Annie Clougherty | SERHANT.
DRE 01716801