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274 - How To Handle Unethical REALTORS with Shannon Brien Jul 27, 2021

Show notes

Shannon Brien is back to share more crazy real estate stories. She'll be talking about an unethical REALTOR and an insane due diligence deposit on a house. Tune in and learn the importance of real estate disclosures and how to handle dishonest agents.

Key takeaways to listen for

Due diligence deposits: what they are and their risks
What's great about VA loans
Why material facts are important for buyers

Resources mentioned in this episode

CRAZY SH*T IN REAL ESTATE EPISODE 58: SHANNON BRIEN

About Shannon Brien

Shannon Brien is a REALTOR at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle. She considers herself a professional Hype Girl for amazing Real Estate Advisors who want to take their business to the next level. She loves helping Advisors harness their unique gifts, hone talents, and develop their skills. She has a passion to help others grow as a whole person - her team sets personal and professional goals and they charge hard together to make them happen!

She is very active at the local and state Realtors Association, serving on various committees and councils including the Board of Directors for RRAR and NCR. She also served as Governor for the Women's Council of Realtors.

Connect with Shannon

Website: shannonbrien.realtor
Instagram: @thatmomsgotmoxie
Facebook: Shannon Brien, Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Paracle

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273 - The Supernatural Piece Of Real Estate with Shadd Boucher Jul 22, 2021

Show notes

The supernatural and real estate might be much more related than you think. If you're a REALTOR, listen to this episode and learn how to support your clients... even if their beliefs are a little different from yours.

Key takeaways to listen for

The impact that real estate can have on your life
Supernatural things you'll learn through real estate
How to serve clients that believe in the supernatural

About Shadd Boucher

Shadd works as a Director of Agent Development at Re/Max Capital Realty. He develops agents into producers, has a passion for succeeding through others, and loves mentoring any agent willing to learn.

Connect with Shadd

Facebook: REMAX Capital Realty
Personal Facebook: Shadd Boucher
Instagram: @shaddboucher
Twitter: @ShaddBoucher

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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.

272 - What You Need To Know About Real Estate Development with Dr. Sunil Saxena Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Dr. Sunil Saxena shares a curious story about developing condos that will give you a clear vision of the reality of the business. Dial in and get some insights about real estate development from an expert in the field.

Key takeaways to listen for

Why real estate is the way to go
Issues you can face when developing properties
Best markets to develop in

Resources mentioned in this episode

Sunil's Top 100 Books & Top 50 Real Estate Books

About Dr. Sunil Saxena

Dr. Saxena is a life-long entrepreneur. He has started 6 successful companies mostly focused on real estate and real estate development. Dr. Saxena has been active in the DC real estate market since moving to the area in 2001. He has been involved in construction, remodeling, development and sales. He has completed over 100 projects including small rehabs to larger multi-unit projects. Dr. Saxena is also a best-selling published author and speaker. Dr. Saxena graduated from medical school and practiced Emergency Medicine for 8 years. He retired from medicine in 2009.

Connect with Sunil

Instagram: @thesunilsaxena
TikTok: @thesunilsaxena
YouTube: Sanil Saxena
Facebook: Hyperfast Wealth

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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.

271 - Making An Impact On Your Community with Melissa Lynn Hunt Jul 15, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Melissa shares how she serves the community and changes teenage girls' lives through her business. Listen in and find out some keys to becoming a better REALTOR.

Key takeaways to listen for

How can you impact your community?
The most essential life skills teenage girls should learn
What do people look for in REALTORS?
How handwritten notes can help your business

About Melissa Lynn Hunt

Melissa is a mom, a wife, and the founder of Genuine Team, a high school program that teaches life skills and serves the community through charity work. Her passion for helping young women led to creating a middle school program along with The Genuine Podcast.

Connect with Melissa

Podcast: Genuine with Melissa Lynn Hunt
Instagram: @melissalynnhunt

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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.

270 - From Doctor to REALTOR with Dr. Carla Bryan-Sheard Jul 13, 2021

Show notes

If you're an expert from a different field looking to transition into real estate, you'll be inspired by this episode. Dr. Carla Bryan-Sheard talks about how she transitioned to a licensed REALTOR. Dr. Carla also shares what she found during an inspection that might surprise you.

Key takeaways to listen for

Can you do real estate if you're an introvert?
How to learn the business
What do the first two years in the real estate business look like?
Why you shouldn't force deals

Resources mentioned in this episode

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

About Dr. Carla Bryan-Sheard

Carla brings her 20+ years of experience as a veteran educator and licensee to Elite Realty Partners, Inc. As an educator, she learned how to be patient, detail-oriented, proactive, data-driven, and a strong advocate for all her students.

As a REALTOR, Carla is an advocate for all buyers, sellers, and tenants, who she works tirelessly to promote their best interests.

Carla was born and raised in Miami, FL. She moved away and had a chance to live in another state, Georgia, and another country, the United Arab Emirates. These experiences allowed her to gain an extensive, local, national, and international network.

Connect with Dr. Carla

Instagram: @soldbythedoc
Facebook: Sold By The Doc

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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.

269 - Social Media Strategies That Grow Your Business with Kyle Draper Jul 08, 2021

Show notes

If you're a REALTOR struggling to engage your audience, this episode is for you. Kyle Draper, a social media expert, shares a crazy sales story involving Leigh and explains how that experience motivated him to do better. Dive into this fun episode and find out exactly how storytelling can improve your business, and how to do it.

Key takeaways to listen for

The most important skill you should develop
What to talk about in social media posts
Biggest mistake REALTORS make
How to engage with your audience

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Kyle Draper

Kyle is a former Youth Pastor and social media expert who helps REALTORS discover and leverage their personal stories to attract millions of dollars in buyers and sellers.

Connect with Kyle

Website: www.kyledraper.com
Podcast: The Social Media Mindset

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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.

268 - Moving Past Foreclosure with Chris Miles Jul 06, 2021

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In the real estate business, it's easy to get discouraged by troubling tenants and investments that don't perform as expected. In this episode, Chris Miles shares his upsetting experience investing for the first time and talks about how he overcame losing his own house. Stay tuned and get some insights into property management companies and business strategies.

Key takeaways to listen for

Is it a good idea to convert your home into a rental?
Tips on selecting the right property management company
The best criteria to pick good properties
How to come back from foreclosure

About Chris Miles

Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert," is a leading authority on how to quickly create cash flow and lasting wealth for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally.

He consistently practices and teaches small business owners how to achieve financial prosperity, now and in the future, spending time doing what they love most.

Connect with Chris

Website: www.moneyripples.com
Podcast: The Chris Miles Money Show

Connect with Leigh

Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops!

Sponsor

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.

267 - How To Profit From Distressed Mortgages with Martin Saenz Jul 01, 2021

Show notes

In today's episode, our guest Martin Saenz explains how he purchases performing and non-performing loans from the secondary mortgage market and how he gets them to perform as part of his business. Dial in, pay attention and learn a new way to invest in real estate.

Key takeaways to listen for

Non-performing mortgage loans
Cultivating deep relationships with homeowners
Creating payment solutions
How to profit in the mortgage business

Resources mentioned in this episode

The Big Short

About Martin Saenz

Together with his business partner Shawn Muneio, Martin co-founded Bequest Funds with the dual purpose of helping investors grow their wealth and helping mortgage borrowers stay in their homes. Martin owned and operated multiple successful companies before launching Bequest. A successful entrepreneur and real estate investor for over 15 years, he brings a high level of strategy and experience to the Bequest model.

Connect with Martin

Website: www.bqfunds.com
YouTube: Note Investing Made Easier
LinkedIn: Martin Saenz
Skype: martin@bqfunds.com
Email: martin@2cfnow.com
Phone: 703-965-5188

Click this link to purchase Martin Saenz's books.

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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.

266 - The Creative Solutions Of Real Estate with Chris Craddock Jun 29, 2021

Show notes

Today, our guest Chris Craddock shares a horrifying story about a plumber who blew up his own house and how he got out of that deal. Stay tuned and listen to the incident that left our host speechless.

Key takeaways to listen for

Why you shouldn't chase money
The importance of networking
Getting an education

Resources mentioned in this episode

About Chris Craddock

A nationally certified Life Coach with a Doctorate in Leadership, Chris Craddock is the founder of The Redux Group, a real estate company, and the driving force behind REI Revive, an advanced online training program for investors. He's also the host of the Uncommon Real Estate Podcast as well as an entrepreneur who runs multiple successful businesses in the Washington DC Metro area and Richmond, VA. Chris is a consistent multi-million dollar producer who produces over $4 Million in commission each year.

Connect with Chris

Website: www.chriscraddock.com
LinkedIn: Chris Craddock
Facebook: Chris Craddock
Podcast: Uncommon Real Estate
Instagram: @craddock

Connect with Leigh

Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops!

Sponsor:

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.

265 - Skipping On Inspections Could Cost You with Katia de Orbegoso Jun 24, 2021

Show notes

Katia's home required more repairs than expected. Listen to this episode and learn the importance of doing inspections for both buyer and seller.

Key takeaways to listen for

The work prior to the sale
Investing in inspections
Risks of waiving inspections

About Katia de Orbegoso

Katia is a Realtor® and a member of the DN Homes Team at Re/Max. She has degrees in Corporate Communications and Marketing, and with more than 14 years of experience, she has held various leadership positions in government agencies, multinational corporations, and consulting. She was also a professor of Communications at two Universities in Peru.

Connect with Katia

Website: The D+N Team At RE/MAX EDGE
Phone: 720-621-0994
Facebook: The D+N Team at Re/max Edge Phoebe Nason & Katia de Orbegoso
LinkedIn: Katia de Orbegoso
Instagram: @thednhometeam

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Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops!

Sponsor:

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.

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