They say necessity is the mother of invention, but for Taley Hunt, it was literally being a mother that fueled her determination to succeed in real estate. Now a Top 100 Real Estate Agent, #1 Agent in Keller Williams NC/SC, speaker, and self-proclaimed "Ride-or-Die Real Estate Coach for Moms," Taley's story isn't your typical overnight success tale. It's messier, “realer”, and way more relatable—especially for parents trying to hustle while keeping their tiny humans alive.
Her Messy Beginning as a Realtor Mom
Let's get one thing straight—Taley wasn't born with a silver spoon or a golden rolodex. Back in 2020, when most people were just trying to figure out how to make sourdough bread during lockdown, she was jumping headfirst into real estate with basically nothing going for her.
Fresh off a move from North Carolina to South Carolina, Taley was starting from absolute zero. She got no real estate experience, no local connections whatsoever, and a bank account with literally $1 in it after paying her NAR dues. In the midst of this, she was also adjusting to life as a first-time mom to her daughter Reese
Most people would have thrown in the towel faster than you can say "competitive housing market," but Taley isn't most people.
Picture this: virtual client consultations with a baby pulling your hair, house showings with a diaper bag slung over your shoulder, and negotiating deals during precious nap times. That was Taley's reality during year one.
Childcare wasn't in the budget, so little Reese became the unofficial junior member of Taley's one-woman show. She unapologetically brought her daughter to showings, meetings, and pretty much everywhere her budding real estate career took her.
"Nothing was going to stop me from giving my daughter the life I knew she deserved—not even her pulling my hair while sitting in my lap during our virtual consultations”
Between learning the ins and outs of real estate, battling postpartum anxiety, and the
round-the-clock demands of a newborn, Taley's first year was nothing short of exhausting. But here's the thing—she kept showing up anyway.
When Your Back's Against the Wall, You Find a Way
Why did she push through when the odds seemed stacked against her? Well—she had to. With a new baby and bills piling up, failure wasn't an option on Taley's menu. She didn't have the luxury of "trying" real estate to see if it worked out. She needed to make it work, period.
So while other new agents might have had the option to ease into the business, Taley went all-in from day one. No connections? She'd make them. No experience? She'd learn fast. No money for paid leads? She'd master organic marketing instead.
Every obstacle became a puzzle to solve rather than a reason to quit. That mindset—that raw, unfiltered determination—became the foundation for everything that followed.
Slowly but surely, Taley's perseverance started paying off. One client led to another. One closed deal built confidence for the next. Her authentic approach to real estate—being transparent about juggling motherhood and career—actually became her superpower rather than a liability.
People connected with her journey. Fellow parents appreciated viewing homes with someone who understood which features actually matter when you have kids. First-time buyers valued her patience and thoroughness.
Within three years—a timeframe that feels both incredibly fast and painfully slow when you're living it—Taley had transformed from a broke, overwhelmed rookie into a millionaire real estate agent. She no longer had to choose between paying for groceries or gas. Instead, she was leading a team of five, including her husband Jordan, who left his 9-to-5 to join as their Director of Operations.
That's right—the couple that once had $1 to their name now runs a thriving real estate team together.
Now She’s on Her Mission Coaching Realtor Moms to Success
Success is sweet, but for Taley, it wasn't enough to just climb the mountain herself. She looked around and saw countless other mom realtors struggling with the exact same challenges she had faced—and something clicked.
"I've been where you are," she often tells the women she now coaches. "I've worn the
exhausted, discouraged, overwhelmed, how-the-HECK-am-I-going-to-make-this-work?! real estate mama shoes."
That's why she created MOMward™, a coaching platform specifically designed for moms in real estate. It's the resource she wishes she'd had during those early days—a blueprint for building a successful business without sacrificing family time, taught by someone who actually understands the unique challenges of motherhood.
Her coaching isn't about abstract theories or one-size-fits-all advice. It's a practical, battle-tested strategy from someone who built her business with a baby on her hip.
Her strategy does not include paying for leads, cold calling, door knocking, spending hours on lead generation, getting leads from other teams, using expensive tech, or missing any of her daughter's firsts.
What Can You Learn from Her Journey?
Taley's journey from $1 to millionaire realtor offers some pretty valuable takeaways for anyone facing the same battle now:
Your starting point doesn't determine your destination. Starting with zero experience, zero network, and basically zero dollars didn't stop Taley. She proved that where you start matters far less than your willingness to start at all.
The messy middle is where the magic happens. Those chaotic early days—running on no sleep, learning on the fly, making mistakes—that's where growth happens. Embrace the chaos instead of waiting for perfect conditions.
Your "why" needs to be stronger than your excuses. For Taley, providing for her daughter wasn't just a nice goal—it was a non-negotiable necessity. When your motivation runs that deep, giving up isn't an option.
Authenticity isn't just nice, it's strategic. Taley didn't pretend to have it all together. She showed up as a real mom with real challenges, and that honesty became her greatest marketing asset.
True success multiplies when shared. Instead of guarding her secrets, Taley chose to lift others up. Through her coaching, she's helping other mom realtors create their own success stories.
Her business is no longer just a business—it’s becoming a legacy.
These days, Taley's life looks dramatically different from those early struggles. She leads the Taley Hunt Home Group, a team dedicated to serving home buyers and sellers with the same care and dedication that built her reputation.
Her coaching business continues to grow, creating a community of empowered realtor moms who support each other through the unique challenges of balancing family and career.
Her husband working alongside her means they're building not just a business but a legacy together—one that allows them to be present for their daughter while also achieving their professional dreams.
Are You a Mom in Real Estate Looking for Guidance?
For moms scrolling through this while wondering if they can really make it in real estate, Taley's message is clear: You don't have to choose between being a present parent and being a successful agent. The "either/or" mentality is a lie. You can have both—but you need the right strategies, support, and mindset.
Through her coaching program MOMward™, Taley offers exactly that. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale without sacrificing more family time, her approach could be the game-changer you've been searching for.
Follow her on Instagram @realtormomcoach for daily doses of real talk, motivation, and
business strategies from someone who's been in the trenches and came out victorious.
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Final Thoughts
Taley Hunt didn't set out to become an inspiration, but her journey from broke and overwhelmed to millionaire real estate coach speaks volumes about what's possible when determination meets strategy.
She's living proof that moms don't have to choose between bedtime stories and business success. With the right approach, they can build empires—while still being there for morning cuddles and first steps.
And according to Taley, she's just getting started. The real estate world better watch out,
because this mom on a mission is changing the game, one realtor mom at a time.
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