Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate With Leigh Brown

Trusting your intuitions is better than just letting your doubt go away. In this episode, Teresa Cowart shares a crazy story of squatters living in a model home. You won't wanna miss this! Key Takeaways To Listen For: Experiencing squatters staying inside a model home  Why you should have a firearm license Benefits of checking your model homes Significance of Realtor® safety Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil Connect With Teresa: Phone: 912-667-1881 / 912-312-2125 Website: Teresa Cowart Team Email: teresa@teresacowartteam.com Teresa Cowart Team on Facebook and Instagram   Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter or any social networks by clicking here. Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops! Sponsor: SweetProcess offers a free 14-day trial and an extended 28-day free trial. Click here to

Agents meet new people, visit new places, and respond to changing buyer and seller needs. One of the most attractive experiences of working as a real estate agent is that no two days are alike. In this episode, Erica Rose Siegel talks about her craziest experiences as a Realtor® and how she overcame them.  Key Takeaways To Listen For: Disadvantages of focusing too much as a Realtor® How Erica overcame her worst experiences as a Realtor® Benefits of building a relationship with your client and investors Understanding the other side of real estate transactions Positive impacts of knowing people with the same goal in the business Connect With Erica:  Phone: (347) 378-9383 Email: ericarosesiegel@kw.com Facebook: Erica Rose Siegel Linktree: @sellerbrateyoursuccess YouTube: Sellerbrate Your Success   Connect With Leigh: Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on Twitter

As an agent, it's important to know what you're worth to your clients so that they can decide whether to entrust you with their property or not. In today's episode, Danny Burgess talks about how a Realtor® - seller relationship should look like and some of the things that you, as a seller or buyer, should know about Realtors®. Key Takeaways To Listen For: A crazy story of walking through a house for sale Things that the public should know about Realtors® when it comes to buying or selling a house Ways to determine the level of expertise of a Realtor®  What’s your role and focus as a fiduciary to your client The scary part of selling a property without a Realtors® on your side Importance of taking risks of selling your house with the current market situation Connect With Danny: Direct Mobile No: 650-665-0922 Connect With Leigh: Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram or on

Closing deals with clients who are undecided about where they want to buy a home has some drawbacks. Every agent has a story to tell, and we're about to hear one that could make or break our hearts. Today, Bruce Betts joins the show and shares a story of his encounter with a demanding client, how he handled a tough situation and turned it into a successful deal. Key Takeaways To Listen For: Bruce’s real estate life since covid started How to deal with self-centered clients that are demanding  Biggest Lesson on having second doubts in buying a property Understanding how home inspections work Importance of respecting other people’s privacy Determining when is the best time to close a deal Tips on canceling agency agreements About Bruce Betts: Bruce Betts is a Veteran, a 35-year REALTOR from Colorado Springs, Bruce has a colorful background but he’s also gotten trapped in the quagmire of a narcissistic client, which hopefully will cause all of us to think a little more carefully about the respect that we showe

Is poker the next required learning curriculum? Eric Siu, an investor, founder, and advisor to companies and the chairman of the digital marketing agency Single Grain, thinks it should be, since it teaches bankroll management, resilience, emotional intelligence, and how to detach from outcomes—all necessary life skills! Listen in to hear Eric share his mission to continue leveling up, and learn what he’s doing to create exponential growth in business and life.  Want a FREE copy of Eric’s book, Leveling Up? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, take a screenshot, and send it to hello@leighbrown.com. Then, share your review as an IG story and tag me @leighthomasbrown! Will you be one of the four lucky winners? Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your

What can real estate teach us about leadership? Catherine Cantey, a leadership coach and investor, shares her stories about fixing up properties, partnerships, and how things are changing in our pandemic world. Listen in to hear Catherine share how she shifted from corporate to independent work, and learn the biggest lesson she’s learned as a coach that can benefit parties on either side of the table.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 01:00 - Introducing Catherine, a leadership coach who’s passionate about real estate 03:10 - She’s done “For Sale by Owner,” likes fixer-uppers, and shares her stories 08:00 - They’ve built a new house in Historic Camden, South Carolina 09:00 - She’s on a hospital board that is renovating an

Don’t forget to flush, people! Nick Kyte, an 8-year agent in the Ottawa, Canada area, stumbled across an unwelcomed guest when taking his clients through a walk-through. Listen in to hear why Nick now carries around a backpack of cleaning supplies — and learn why kindness, cleanliness, and emotional resilience will never go out of style.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 01:00 - Introducing Nick, an agent of 8 years in the greater Ottawa, Canada area 02:00 - Before real estate, he worked for the federal government and for a hospital in the HR department/labor relations 03:30 - The overlap between HR and real estate 03:35 - Your day to day is never the same, the pros and cons change daily, emotions change, and situations

Did you know that Accessory Dwelling Units are a great investment and an affordable housing solution? There are talks about them happening around the country...if you’re listening. Tune in as Rogelio Martinez, the ADU Loan Guy and founder of Vvelcome, explains what qualifies as an ADU, why they’re an excellent option to make use of that extra space, and how financing works — and learn why Rogelio is so passionate about what he does.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 00:40 - Today’s topic: Accessory Dwelling Units.  01:15 - The definition of an ADU and the square footage requirements.  04:00 - About Rogelio, what he does, and how he started his company, VVelcome. 07:15 - People want to be real estate investors, but they’re

There’s nothing like an undisclosed boundary dispute to spice up a showing! Dustin Brohm, an agent in Salt Lake City and the host of the Massive Agent Podcast, got a nice surprise when he showed up to a home with a buyer and their entire extended family. Listen in to hear Dustin share how the experience could’ve been way more pleasant — and learn a unique question to ask your REALTOR® to find out if they’re the best for the job.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 02:00 - Introducing Dustin, an agent of 10 years in Salt Lake City and host of the Massive Agent Podcast 02:50 - The first 5 years of his career was a mess; he hated what he was doing 03:10 - He came across content marketing and that changed everything; the conce

Your Instagram is your business card. Is it working for you? Giselle Ugarte, a Marketing Director, online educator, motivational speaker, podcaster, and influencer, drops some truth bombs on us REALTORS® when it comes to social media. Listen in to hear Giselle share what REALTORS® get wrong, how we should approach social media, and what we should (and shouldn’t share) — and learn her thoughts on boundaries and communication from a consumer standpoint.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 00:45 - What REALTORS® are doing wrong on social media and can improve  01:05 - They don’t consider who their audience; know who you’re talking to 02:00 - Your Instagram is your business card; don’t use it to vent 03:30 - Make your profile

Humor is just way more fun! Steve Kyles, a veteran mortgage professional for Movement Mortgage, knows things can get intense sometimes, which is why he loves getting in a good laugh. Listen in to hear Steve share how he went from dead broke and drowning in debt to successful and thriving — and learn a quick tip for handling student debt in a creative way that you probably don’t know about!  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. 01:00 - Introducing Leigh, why she started the CSIRE podcast, and how she got started in real estate 03:30 - The inside scoop on Leigh, why she isn’t “brand safe,” and how her podcast has evolved over time 05:50 - The more perfect someone is, the less trustworthy they are; the podcast is Leigh’s imperfe

Leave it to a young buck to set a fast pace! Garrett Gillespie, a brand-new REALTOR® in Mount Airy, Maryland, has hustled his way into the real estate industry and just earned his license. Listen in to hear Garrett share his crazy story and how he balances work, school, and fun - and hear about his bright future ahead in real estate and politics. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 - Introducing Garrett, a brand-new REALTOR® 01:15 - He’s based out of Mount Airy, Maryland, and became licensed at 18; he’s been in real estate for 4 years working with his mom 03:00 - He loved the fast-paced environment and enjoyed getting to know the business under his mom’s mentorship 05:30 - How Garrett strikes

Real estate is sexy, after all! Nancy and Bill Jamison, podcast hosts, coaches, and REALTORS® in and around Atlanta, GA, explain how they use sexual energy to power their real estate business. Listen in to hear Nancy and Bill share the surprising way sexual energy fuels their client relationships and strengthens their professional partnership, and learn why they practice orgasmic meditation once a week (for the business, of course!).  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 - Introducing Nancy and Bill, REALTORS® in and around Atlanta, GA who have been in the business for almost 20 years 03:30 - They both have a background in the restaurant industry; Bill is the go-getter and Nancy is more about sy

There’s a different way to look at financing for real estate that you may not have considered. Zachary Beach, a real estate coach and the COO of Smart Real Estate Coach, breaks down all things lease purchase agreements and when they might be a good fit for a buyer and seller. Listen in to hear Zach share how they make sure lease purchase agreements are successful, how they saved a buyer when traditional financing fell through, and how he used one for his own very first property. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 - Introducing Zachary, a real estate coach and the COO of Smart Real Estate Coach who lives in Rhode Island 03:15 - He was a bartender and personal trainer out of college; his father-

Want to tour a home that hasn’t even been built yet? The future is here, so it’s possible! Jeff Cohn, a speaker, host of The Team Building Podcast, and founder of Omaha’s Elite Real Estate Group—now kwELITE—uses the Oculus Quest to support clients in touring and customizing their dream home. Listen in to hear Jeff share the most valuable piece of advice he has received, how he grew his business while maintaining his freedom, and how he best serves his clients. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 - Introducing Jeff 04:15 - Jeff stopped selling real estate in 2014; he now teaches people how to teach people to sell real estate 05:10 - He grew up in the suburbs of Omaha, NE; he’s been around real

Whorehouses and cocaine smuggling? What’s going on behind these closed doors? Rod Khleif, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, mentor, and community philanthropist has had some crazy tenants in the past, to say the least. Listen in to hear Rod share how he built—then re-built—his real estate empire, how mindset plays a role in success, and how he teaches others everything he has learned.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:50 - Introducing Rod, an entrepreneur, real estate investor, multiple business owner, author, mentor, and community philanthropist who lives in Sarasota, FL 01:20 - He is the host of the Lifetime CashFlow through Real Estate Investing podcast 02:05 - He immigrated to the U.S

What the real deal with commercial real estate in this COVID era? Michael Brown, the founder of Red Fox Capital and Red Fox Wealth, is a commercial real estate investor and developer who’s on the show to give us the inside scoop. Listen in to hear Michael’s predictions about the future of commercial real estate, how he learned the secrets about investing (then published them!), and how Amazon and data centers are impacting industrial space. Michael has a free gift for all you listeners, so be sure to tune in and hear how to claim it!  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:50 - Introducing Michael, the founder of Red Fox Capital and Red Fox Wealth 01:05 - They are a commercial real estate investment

What do you do when an angry 300-pound muscle-man screams at you to get out of your car? If you want to live to see tomorrow, you don’t. Micah Harr, a REALTOR® in Columbus, Ohio, is big on continuing education. Listen in to hear how Micah’s conflict resolution class skills came in handy and what he does to ensure his clients get the best and safest real estate experience. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 - Introducing Micah, a REALTOR® since 2005 in Columbus, OH 01:25 - On education 01:30 - In Columbus, 30 hours of ongoing education for 3 years are required; education is what separates agents 02:30 - He takes classes on negotiation, conflict resolution, and branding, to name a few 02:50 - M

There’s nothing like making a flippin’ hedgehog friend in Flippin, Arkansas! Lauri Rottmayer, a new REALTOR® on the scene in Flippin, Arkansas, has been all over the world and is now bringing that experience to her real estate career in rural America. From buzzards to hedgehogs, land deals to saferooms, listen in to hear how Lauri’s learning everything she needs to know to succeed in Flippin real estate.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 - Introducing Lauri, a real estate agent since August 4th, 2020; before that she worked at the board office as an Association Executive and in marketing 01:45 - She wanted to do big things so she became a REALTOR® 03:20 - She chose her brokerage because it’s

It’s very important to take down your open house signs at the end of the day. Why? Just ask Kevin Hultgren, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan. Listen in to hear Kevin share what happened, what he learned, and what consumers can do to get the best agent for the job in this crazy market.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 - Introducing Kevin, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan; they are the largest broker in the state of Michigan 02:45 - The real estate supply and demand; it’s crazy and exciting right now, but you need a professional to get an offer accepted 04:10 - Kevin’s CSIRE story 04:20 - They had an open house; he left the sign out afterward and it was