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If you’ve ever juggled door knocking in 95-degree Florida heat while towing toddlers in a red wagon, swatting wasps and praying no one loses a shoe in a ditch … you might just be a real-life Mrs. Incredible.
That was me one spring day — sweaty, stung and still smiling — because those little boys in matching plaid? They’re my “Why.”
This Mother’s Day, I want to honor the women who are doing it all — with love, grit and a sense of humor. Because being a mom in real estate? That’s a real superpower.
Stretching ourselves in more ways than one
Helen Parr (aka Elastigirl) is my favorite superhero. Not because of her powers, but because she does what every mom I know does — she bends without breaking. She loves deeply, shows up fiercely and handles chaos with quiet courage.
In my world, the stretch looks a little different:
- Responding to inspection addendums while signing field trip permission slips
- Wrapping up a listing appointment before racing to a football scrimmage
- Coordinating vendor schedules while serving snacks in the school pick-up line
Like many Realtor mamas out there, I’m not just showing homes — I’m shaping lives. That stretch is real, and it’s beautiful.
Motherhood comes in many super shapes
Let’s be clear: Mother’s Day isn’t just for biological moms. This is a celebration of every woman who shows up with love:
- Adoptive moms who choose their kids over and over again
- Bonus moms blending families with grace
- Fur baby moms who love their pets like family
- Women walking the hard path of longing and waiting
- Mentors, aunties and spiritual moms who fill a mama-shaped gap in someone’s life
Motherhood isn’t a title — it’s a calling. And it shows up in all kinds of ways.
Ashley and Christian Harris
Why real estate moms deserve capes (and coffee)
We may not wear red suits, but we slay negotiations, stage chaos into calm, and still manage to make it to football practice or youth group with a granola bar in hand.
We’re not perfect. But we are present.
We’re the ones showing up when it counts — for our clients, for our team, for our families. We are building legacies in between packing lunches and pulling comps.
And that? That’s incredible.
To every Mrs. Incredible out there … I see you
Whether you’re pushing a stroller or pulling your weight on a team …
Whether you’re closing homes or opening your heart …
Whether you’re a biological mom, a bonus mom, a fur baby mom or a “not-yet-but-hopefully-soon” mom…
You are seen. You are celebrated. You are loved.
Happy Mother’s Day to the women who make this world softer, stronger and more incredible — one messy bun, carpool run and closing table at a time.
Keep stretching. We’re cheering for you.
Christian and Ashley Harris are broker associates and team leaders in Florida a Seattle with Real Broker. Connect with them on Instagram or Facebook.
