diff --git a/xos/synchronizer/model_policies/model_policy_simpleexampleserviceinstance.py b/xos/synchronizer/model_policies/model_policy_simpleexampleserviceinstance.py
index f306cd5..c12b336 100644
--- a/xos/synchronizer/model_policies/model_policy_simpleexampleserviceinstance.py
+++ b/xos/synchronizer/model_policies/model_policy_simpleexampleserviceinstance.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
     model_name = "SimpleExampleServiceInstance"
 
     def handle_create(self, service_instance):
-        return self.handle_update(service_instance)
+        self.handle_update(service_instance)
 
     def render_index(self, service_instance):
         service = service_instance.owner.leaf_model