Leigh Brown: Crazy Shit In Real Estate Podcast

Podcast: Real Talk with Leigh Brown

Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate just got a glow-up — say hello to Real Talk with Leigh Brown! 🎙️
Same wild stories. Same hard-earned wisdom. Same bold personality. Just with a name your broker and your mama can actually say out loud. A podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real state, and celebrate the challenges of working in this wild, wacky business.
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Crazy Shit In Real Estate

What does it really take to buy a home in New York City? Veteran broker Lisa Lippman pulls back the curtain on Manhattan’s high-stakes residential real estate market - from $17M co-ops to hidden boardroom politics. In this episode, we dig into how deals get done in the city that never sleeps, what buyers need to know, and the personal connections that make it all matter.

Key takeaways to listen for

  • What makes co-ops in NYC so complicated and why buyers still want them
  • How Lisa turned Zoom showings during the pandemic into lasting friendships
  • The critical difference between co-ops and condos
  • NYC real estate culture vs. everywhere else
  • Why real estate still offers unmatched flexibility for working moms

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Lisa Lippman

Lisa Lippman is the #1 broker at Brown Harris Stevens for nine consecutive years and a leading force in Manhattan real estate. With over 28 years of experience, she specializes in luxury co-ops, condos, and townhomes, delivering expert guidance with discretion and care. Known for her sharp marketing, deep market knowledge, and unmatched attention to detail, Lisa serves high-end buyers, sellers, developers, and sponsors alike. 

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Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

Real Talk: Buying in the Big Apple: Everything You Need to Know with Lisa Lippman

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September 4, 2025

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