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Riley Lebbert- Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate The Good Life Group

Your full time Real Estate Agent in Nebraska. I love helping people find their new home and/or sell their current home.

06/18/2026

Handed keys to a family last week.

Their daughter is the same age as mine. Maybe seven. She was so excited about her new room. Kept asking if she could go see it again.

Her parents were relieved. You could see it. Months of looking. Offers that didn't work out. Finally, this one did.

But their daughter? She was just excited about the room with the window that faces the backyard.

That's the part of this job that stays with me.

Not the commission. Not the closing. The moment when a family walks into a house that's about to become theirs and you can see it click.

This is where their daughter will grow up. Where they'll have birthday parties and holiday dinners. Where they'll build the next chapter.

I get to be part of that. Not the main part. But part of it.

And every time I see a kid run through their new backyard or pick out their new room, I think about my own daughters. About what home means. About why this work matters.

It's not about the transaction. It's about what happens after.

06/15/2026

I get asked all the time: where should we be looking?

The honest answer depends on what you value - commute, schools, yard space, walkability. But here are three areas where I'm seeing families make long-term moves right now:

1. Elkhorn - Growing, but still feels connected. Great schools and newer builds with space.
2. Dundee - Established, walkable, strong community feel. Older homes with character.
3. Papillon - Family-focused, solid schools, more affordable per square foot than central Omaha.

Each has a different rhythm. The key is figuring out which one matches how you actually want to live, not just what looks good on paper.

If you want to talk through what makes sense for you let's chat!

06/12/2026

People ask me all the time how I balance real estate and coaching. The truth? They balance each other.

Coaching keeps me grounded. It reminds me that growth takes time, that showing up matters, and that the process is just as important as the outcome.

Real estate keeps me connected to families and the community in a different way. I get to help people make decisions that shape their next chapter.

Both require patience. Both reward consistency. And both remind me that the best results come from doing the work when no one's watching.

I wouldn't want to do just one. They both make me better and I love every minute of it!

06/04/2026

There's a point where research stops being helpful and starts being avoidance.

I see it all the time. People spend months scrolling listings, reading articles, watching videos. They know everything about the market. But they haven't talked to a lender. They haven't walked through a house. They haven't taken a single step forward.

Research is useful when it leads to action. It's not useful when it becomes a substitute for it.

If you've been thinking about buying for more than a few months and you still haven't had a real conversation with someone who can help you move forward, that's the signal.

You don't need more information. You need a plan.

Let's talk. Even if you're not ready to look yet, we can figure out what the next step actually is. Sometimes that clarity is all it takes.

06/02/2026

Proud to be a sponsor at today's Mount Michael Alumni Golf Tournament. 🏌️

This event raises funds for scholarships, the annual fund, and alumni association events. Things that genuinely invest in the next generation of Mount Michael students.

If you know me, you know community isn't just a talking point. It's where I spend my time and want to continue to invest, because I used to be the kid people invested their time in while at Mount Michael.

Today was a good reminder of why that matters. Here's to the alumni making it happen, and to the students who will benefit from it.

05/29/2026

The Omaha market is shifting and honestly? That's not a bad thing.

Rates have been jumping around, which is causing things to slow down a bit. Inventory is ticking up. Buyers are finally getting a little breathing room to take their time, look around, and make thoughtful offers.

What does that look like on the ground?

- Price reductions are happening
- Homes are sitting on the market a little longer
- Multiple-offer chaos is cooling off

Here's the thing though, longer days on market isn't a warning sign. It's a sign we're moving toward a more balanced market. One where buyers and sellers both have a fair shot.

If you've been waiting on the sidelines, now might be the time to start paying attention again. The window is shifting.

Questions about what this means for you specifically? Drop them below or send me a DM. Happy to talk through it.

05/22/2026

Last day of school! This year went so fast and I’m truly feeling the don’t blink because they grow up fast today saying today.

I love that every morning I’m able to walk the girls to school and most days I get to pick them up after school too.

I love real estate and homes but what I love most is it’s given me the flexibility to be with my girls in the moments that matter. From many friends with seniors social posts this past week, I know these days will go by fast.

Another great school year in and books and on to more days at the pool or the zoo!

❤️

05/21/2026

Midtown just called, and it wants you to come see this condo!

We're talking views of Midtown Crossing Park, fresh LVP floors, solid surface counters, and a location that actually makes you excited to come home. Walkable to restaurants, entertainment, the ORBT station and the new streetcar line will be close enough no need to get in your car to go downtown!

Bonus: it's short/mid-term rental friendly AND handicap accessible. Whether you're buying to live or buying to invest, this one's worth a look.

📍 Open House TODAY — 4:00 to 7:30 PM
Stop by. You'll see why these go fast.

05/18/2026

When you walk through a house for the first time, it's easy to get caught up in how it looks. But the questions that matter most aren't about paint colors.

Here's what I encourage buyers to ask:

– How long has it been on the market?
– Why is the seller moving?
– What's included in the sale? (appliances, fixtures, etc.)
– When was the roof, furnace, and water heater last replaced?
– Any known issues with the foundation, plumbing, or electrical?

These questions tell you about the home's condition, the seller's motivation, and whether you're walking into unexpected costs. They also signal to the seller's agent that you're a serious buyer who's done this before—or at least has someone guiding you who has.

You're not just looking. You're evaluating. There's a difference.

05/15/2026

People talk about work-life balance like they're two separate things you have to keep apart.

I don't see it that way.

Coaching is part of my life. Real estate is part of my life. My family is part of my life. They all overlap, and that's okay.

Some mornings I'm at a closing. Some afternoons I'm at the pool. Some evenings I'm home with my family. It's not perfectly balanced every day, but over time it works.

I'm not trying to keep everything in separate boxes. I'm trying to build a life where the work I do matters and the people I care about know they matter more.

That's the balance I'm after. Not perfect separation - just intentional integration.

Address

8026 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE
68114

Telephone

+14026999239

Website

http://rileylebbert.betteromaha.com/

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