Owning rental property sounds simple… until you see what landlords in California are actually dealing with.
Read MoreBack in the day, when dealings for a home went down in person, you’d experience the joy, firsthand, from sellers and buyers alike, when they finally closed that deal. Pauline Relkey was able to share in the joy of a first-time homebuyer as they closed a deal in-person with the seller. However, everyone in that room got a little bit more than they bargained. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Pauline Relkey who has been in real estate for 26 years and is from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Read MoreHaving multiple customers at one time is part of the job in real estate, but, how about when you have 2 customers ready to make an offer on the SAME HOUSE? This is when things can get tricky…not too trick for guest, Missi Howell. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Missi Howell who has been selling real estate for almost 10 years in Northeast Florida.
Read MoreAndre is a superman when it comes to sales, but came into the industry of real estate with zero experience and zero knowledge. Regardless of this, Andre still managed to build his own successful real estate enterprise. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Andre Fajardo, owner of Advantage Realty Enterprise, which he started 4 years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Read MoreIt is extremely important for those in real estate to stay vigilant at all times, especially in this day and age where technological crimes are at its peak. Imagine the pain and heartbreak a REALTOR® goes through when he tells his elderly clients they’re put on hold at closing because of possible fraud. That’s what Brian Whitta, a REALTOR® from the micropolitan city of Findlay, Ohio, experienced and he shares his story with us today.
Read MoreTraci Browning was only in her second deal as a real estate agent when she encountered a very, difficult client. Instead of backing down, Traci handled the situation head on and proved that she was one that could get the job done. Listen as Traci shares her crazy story and discover why Leigh says she is a shining “example of how we do real estate right.”
Read MoreToday’s episode discusses one crazy way of doing real estate that could help sellers get TOP DOLLAR for their home when it comes to crazy bidding wars, auctions. What better way to motivate buyers than to have them compete, in-person, with other interested candidates! Leigh chats with Ray Wood, an experienced auctioneer in real estate. Tune is as they talk about both the barriers and benefits of auctioning your home.
Read MoreWhen Shannon’s gut told her that something was off with a certain house, she couldn’t have been more right. A homeowner who illegally smuggles family relatives into the country to essentially work without pay is not someone you’d like to buy a home from. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Shannon Brien who has been in real estate for almost 4 years. She is a REALTOR® with The Douglas Realty for Coldwell Banker HPW in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Read MoreForeclosure properties can cause a lot of headaches for the average home buyer, but for an investor? That all depends. Bill Hamberg shares his crazy story entering a “Winter Wonderland” house as excessive water damage was actually forming icicles. He also offers REALTORS® and investors first hand advice regarding investing in a foreclosure home. Leigh welcomes Bill Hamberg, who has been in real estate for 13 years and is an investor/agent in Philadelphia.
Read MoreNatural calamities happen when we least expect them to and for Lumberton, North Carolina, it happened in October of 2016. David was one of those who responded to the call to help those who were affected by the hurricane. Until now, they are still in need of help. In this episode, Leigh welcomes David Zeits who has been in real estate for almost 15 years. He is an agent for Coldwell Banker Premier Team Realty in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Read MoreNatural disasters happen when you least expect it and having insurance can alleviate an enormous amount of stress when it comes to recovering what you’ve lost. Katy’s client never thought he would ever need insurance and was concerned that he’d have to accept a low-ball offer on his flood-stricken house. In this episode, Leigh welcome Katy Caldwell who has been in real estate for almost 11 years. She is an agent for Remax in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana.
Read MoreGreeted by a man in his boxers,a woman in bed,and the smell of marijuana in the air is not a great way to make an impression at a house viewing.It’s actually a great reason for prospective clients to pass on a house.Aurora Guiragossian discusses two unsettling real estate stories that express just how little control REALTORS® can have on their day-to-day job.In this episode,Leigh welcomes Aurora Guiragossian,a REALTOR® for Heller Coley Reed of Long & Foster Real Estate in the DC,Metro Area.
Read MoreTaking the leap from a part-time to full-time REALTOR® isn’t an easy decision. However, for Patti, a decision had to be made and she hasn’t looked back since. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Patti Sherwood,a REALTOR® from Charlestown, West Virginia who just started in the industry 4 years ago.
Read MoreIn this episode, Leigh interviews Tracey Hicks, a REALTOR® and co-owner of All Things Real Estate Store. Realtors® are indeed entrepreneurs, but Tracey’s story and career shows you that there are a lot more opportunities out there than just listing and selling homes in real estate. Tune in to see how Tracey turned drab real estate signage into a business opportunity.
Read MoreIn this episode, Leigh interviews Nicole Solari, a REALTOR® from Napa Valley, California who has made a remarkable record selling 191 real estate units in just 1 year. Listen as Nicole shares two nerve-wracking experiences with the same house, she discovers the house’s dark past and not-so-bright future, as she had to shoo away a hooker and her client out of the house during a showing
Read MoreIn this episode, Leigh interviews Joe Battisto, an NYS licensed property inspector from Syracuse who works for Haven Environmental. Joe founded Haven Environmental in 2015, and they’re trying to raise the bar for home inspection. Listen to Joe’s advice as an expert in the field and hear how he rescued a couple from buying a problematic house that was a far cry from what was shown in photos.
Read MoreIn this episode, Leigh interviews Kristina Rhodes, a REALTOR® from Indiana who works for FC Tucker Emge. Kristina has been in real estate for 17 years and, at the same time, has volunteered for Make a Wish. Listen to find out how REALTORS® are making the effort to help their communities while hustling in the world of real estate. Kristina also shares how being a volunteer to Make a Wish has impacted Kristina’s real estate brand, career, and life.
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Fearlessly real and faith-driven, Leigh Brown is the Disruption Navigator guiding professionals from chaos to clarity with guts, grace, and a good dose of grit.
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