Michelle Edgington, Real Estate Consultant

09/24/2026

Today was one of those days that reminded me why I love this work so much.

I had the privilege of spending a couple of hours with some of my Sotheby’s colleagues, sharing something that has been at the heart of my real estate practice for decades: intentional client connection.

What began years ago as a touch-point system I co-created with my mentor, Marilyn Benton, has continued to evolve through Bella Vie, Homestead360, and now EDGINGTON|CHOATE. The purpose has always remained simple:

How do we make people feel genuinely cared for throughout one of life’s biggest transitions?

We talked about the entire journey, from preparing a home for market, to navigating escrow, to Celebration Day and beyond. We talked about communication, thoughtful touch points, anticipating what a client may be feeling before they ever have to ask, and creating a relationship-based business that goes far deeper than the transaction.

We also talked about something I believe is at the center of all of it: a servant’s heart.

Connection is often built by going one inch wide and twenty feet deep. Paying attention. Listening closely. Remembering what matters. Doing the small things that tell someone, you matter to me.

I’m so grateful to Kimberlie Hicks-Meier for inviting me to lead this mastermind and development session, and to Nick Sadek for stopping in and continuing to foster a community where agents can learn from one another.

And to everyone who joined us, thank you. Time is precious and nonrenewable, and I don’t take lightly the fact that you chose to invest yours with me. I hope you walked away with something meaningful that will make a difference for a client.

A very special thank-you to Yvonda Ashcraft, our Client Care Coordinator. So much of what we are able to deliver is possible because of the care, organization, and heart she brings to our team.

I came home thinking about the sign that hangs on my wall:

“Do small things with great love.”
-Mother Teresa

That may be the best description I know of a relationship-based business.

Small things. Done intentionally. Done consistently. Done with great love.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day. 🇺🇸

I’ve been thinking today about work ethic and where we learn it.

Long before most of us ever have a career, we are watching. Watching parents, grandparents, teachers, farmers, tradespeople, caregivers, business owners and everyday people simply show up and do what needs to be done.

Some labor with their hands. Some with their minds. Most of us, in one way or another, do both.

I was raised in an environment where work mattered. Where you showed up, contributed, took pride in doing something well and kept going when the work wasn’t glamorous. That has stayed with me my entire life.

There is dignity in work. And there is something powerful about the example we leave for the generation watching us now.

Here’s to the workers and to a job well done.

08/31/2026

The Grand on Gibson. 🤍

Today, this iconic California brick rancher on Gibson Road closes one chapter and begins another.

Bringing a longtime family property to market takes thoughtful preparation, careful decision-making, and a willingness to evaluate each step along the way. From preparing the home for market to navigating the sale, this family approached the process with care and intention.

One of the privileges Jenna and I have in this work is walking alongside people through much more than real estate. Sometimes it’s the joy of a first home. Other times, it’s helping a family thoughtfully navigate a meaningful life transition.

This family showed up for one another, considered their options carefully, and made thoughtful decisions together every step of the way.

In doing so, they honored their parents, the life they built here, and the legacy this home has carried for so many years.

I know their Mom and Dad would be very proud.

Thank you for trusting EDGINGTON | CHOATE Real Estate Group to steward The Grand on Gibson through its next chapter. 🤍

Michelle Edgington | DRE #01179699
Jenna Choate | DRE #02085092
Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty

08/20/2026

08/14/2026

A special home, a meaningful transition, and a bittersweet milestone for a wonderful family.

Grateful to have reached this moment together. Now, onward to closing.

07/28/2026

BITTERSWEET GOODBYES

Some closings carry a little more emotion than others.

Twenty-four years ago, I had the privilege of helping Jeff & Lori purchase their very first home. A few years later, as their family grew, I had the honor of helping them move to their beautiful one-acre home in Dunnigan, where they spent the last two decades raising their family and caring for a home they loved so well.

Today, we closed one final chapter together.

Jeff & Lori are beginning a wonderful new adventure as they head into retirement in Florida, where another brand-new home is waiting for them. While it’s always a little bittersweet to say goodbye to clients who become friends, my heart is full knowing they’re stepping into this next season exactly as they imagined.

Thank you, Jeff & Lori, for allowing me to be a small part of your family’s story over the past 24 years. Your trust has been one of the greatest gifts of my career.

Wishing you both every happiness in this exciting new chapter. May it be filled with good health, new friendships, and countless adventures.

Congratulations… and thank you. 💛

Michelle@& Jenna
EDGINGTON | CHOATE Real Estate Group
Nick Sadek Sotheby's International Realty
DRE #0117977 | 02085092

07/20/2026

One of the hardest parts of buying a home isn't finding the right one.

It's waiting after you've done everything you can.

This week's Market Insight is about a part of the home buying process that almost every buyer experiences, yet few people talk about.

Every real estate journey has moments that invite us to slow down and trust the process. My hope is that this week's Market Insight brings a little perspective, a little understanding, and ultimately, a little more peace of mind.

07/17/2026

Setbacks matter. At 101 W Gibson Road, the long driveways and generous setbacks from the street ensure a quiet, peaceful environment and plenty of privacy. It also provides abundant parking for guests during events or weekend get-togethers, making hosting easy and stress-free. Contact us to schedule a visit to see this impressive layout firsthand.

https://listings.realbird.com/B6D3C5E4/647162.aspx

07/13/2026

Opportunities of this magnitude and pedigree are incredibly rare in Yolo County. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this signature estate at 101 W Gibson Road represents not just a beautiful home, but a sound real estate investment. Its robust infrastructure, premium location, and massive lot size offer incredible long-term versatility. Direct message us for investment and purchasing details.

https://listings.realbird.com/tour/B6D3C5E4/647162/2-1/recently-repriced

07/13/2026

Over the past seven weeks, I've shared what a relationship-based real estate practice looks like and why, after more than 30 years, relationships are still at the heart of everything Jenna and I do.

If there's one thing I hope people remember, it's this:

I want to be the name someone gives a close friend before they've made a real estate decision.

"Call Michelle and Jenna before you decide anything."

To me, that's the highest compliment anyone can give.

I've learned that trust isn't built through constant marketing. It's built by showing up consistently, telling the truth, sharing what you know, and being present over time. Sometimes someone follows my work quietly for months or even years before reaching out. By then, the relationship has already begun.

That's why I still write a monthly letter from my heart instead of sending a generic template. It's why I try to share only the kind of content I'd want to receive myself.

When I read the reviews clients have written, the themes are remarkably consistent: She told us the truth. She knew this market. She stayed steady when things got hard. She became a trusted advisor and often, a friend.

Yesterday I shared four questions you can ask any real estate professional. I hope you'll use them. Not because there's only one right way to practice real estate, but because thoughtful questions help you find the professional who's the right fit for you.

Everything I've shared throughout this series and much more is available at michelleedgington.com.

One honest conversation.
One genuine relationship.
One well-served client at a time.

That's the practice Jenna and I are continuing to build, and it's the legacy I hope to leave in the community we're proud to call home.