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Anthony Lamacchia - Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #124 Jul 12, 2018

Show notes

I see London I see France, I see...someone's underpants? That's right, this IS Crazy Shit in Real Estate, after all! Broker and coach Anthony Lamacchia shares with us the crazy story of when he took a buyer through a home and a nearly-naked woman made a surprise appearance. Anthony leads his own brokerage now and, having switched from the family landscaping business, he truly knows what it takes to start in the trenches of real estate. Tune in to find out what Anthony teaches new realtors and what advice his grandfather gave him that all realtors should live by.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:05 – Anthony's background and how he got into real estate

02:00 – Selling homes and the online businesses that try to do it differently
03:30 – Getting into real estate in 2004 after leaving the family's successful landscaping business
04:05 – His father is now his biggest fan; he now has a brokerage with 150 people in the company
05:20 – He transitioned slowly out of the family business

05:45 – What new agents don't realize

6:00 – Be aware of what you communicate to your sphere of influence; if you want to be a full-time realtor, don't advertise whatever else you're doing
06:35 – Anthony's grandfather's advice: If you want to be a realtor "you ought to dress like it"

08:30 – Anthony's CSIRE story

08:45 – He drove to Dorchester, Boston for a showing; at the time, it didn't have the best reputation
09:07 – He was new to the business, got the key out of the lockbox, walked up to the door with his first-time female buyer, and knocked
09:30 – They thought no one was there, but as they leave a woman comes out of her room in a bra and underwear
09:50 – She wasn't even phased, she just walked past them down the hall; he called his friend and he said it wasn't a big deal if the buyer didn't make it one

11:15 – Real estate is an entertaining business

11:20 – He kicks off the new agent's training course by saying 75% of the business is being a psychiatrist and 25% is selling real estate
11:50 – You must learn how to calm people down and listen

12:25 – Anthony is more of a businessman than realtor

13:00 – He prefers building up others over personally helping others buy and sell homes
13:40 – He helps his agents become successful by using existing tools like Zillow
14:20 – He teaches people to take actions in a calculated fashion; nothing he teaches is "new"
14:50 – How to contact Anthony and his firm: email Anthony@LamacchiaRealty.com, check out LamacchiaRealty.com, or Crush It in Real Estate on Facebook

3 Key Points

If you want to be a successful real estate broker, dress like it.
The job of a realtor is 75% psychology and 25% selling real estate.
You can be successful by using existing tools rather than avoiding them.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Real Estate Safety - Ep #123 with Angela Shields Jun 21, 2018

Show notes

Today we're discussing a topic that is often overlooked in real estate: Safety. And not just in regards to realtors, but consumers, too! In today's episode, Angela Shields, CEO of The Tennessee Realtors, provides us with some case studies that act as perfect examples of why safety should always come first. Tune in to hear Angela tell the story of a realtor who barely made it out of a home showing alive, and find out why even a consumer should verify the legitimacy of their realtor. The moral of the story? If you see something, say something. It could save someone's life...or your own.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:50 – Introducing Angela Shields, the CEO of The Tennessee Realtors
01:20 – Angela represents the state and realtors of Tennessee
01:43 – They support all the realtors that are part of the local associations, do legislative work to protect private property rights, and watch out for consumer
02:21 – They also educate realtors
03:20 – The importance of realtor safety for the realtor and consumer
03:53 – It's important to know with whom you're doing business
04:34 – Story of when a realtor needed protection
04:45 – In San Antonio, TX she got a call that a realtor had been attacked by someone who had been referred to her
05:22 – She took the person to see a few houses, and at one house the person walked around, disappeared, went to the attic, and came back down with a pipe
05:42 – He hit her with the pipe, she ran outside to the porch, tried to flag multiple vehicles, and started to run to her car
06:30 – She ran towards the road, a car full of teenagers stopped for her and pulled her into their car, and he chased them in his car; luckily they found a cop
07:15 – He had everything in his trunk to tie her up and kill her; he was convicted of attempted murder and the kids had saved her life
07:30 – What Janice is doing now
07:45 – After she recuperated, she began teaching classes on safety; her name is Janice Tisdale
08:14 – Her background helped her survive the attack and the story gives hope for the integrity of our future generations
09:55 – She tells her story to help others avoid what she went through; in real estate, there are reasons realtors take precautions like asking for I.D. and meeting in public
10:30 – Realtors are always giving back and Janice is an example of that; for years, she came in every month to teach the safety portion of new member orientation
12:00 – The consumer side of realtor safety; the public doesn't know who they're dealing with, either
12:30 – Angela heard of a case where a realtor had a mental health issue; it became an issue over time, until finally a consumer and the association had to face it
13:00 – It can be dangerous for the consumer and that realtor eventually left the business and sought treatment
13:30 – Brokers have things in place to protect their agents and the consumers
14:00 – We need a constant conversation regarding licensure and regulations that'll keep people safe
14:35 – If you see something, say something
15:50 – There's a difference between someone having a bad day and someone having an actual mental health issue
16:40 – Have safety policies set in your office: Code words, let someone know where you are and with whom, and ask for a license and research (as a consumer)
Contact Angela: http://angela.shields@tnrealtors.com

3 Key Points

Oftentimes your background experience will prove beneficial in real estate.
Upkeep safety policies and procedures – whether you're a realtor or a consumer.
If you see something, say something.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Real Estate Superhero - Ep #122 with Jeremias Maneiro Jun 12, 2018

Show notes

Have no fear, the Real Estate Superhero is here! Jeremias "J-Man" Maneiro, a realtor in Rochester, NY, tells us the story of when he carried a client through her entire home tour, and how that moment officially bestowed him with true superhero status. But this superhero's not just muscle. Tune in to hear how he cared for his client before and after her broken ankle surgery, despite how motivated she was to buy. And, for all you cold-weather dwellers, J-Man's got some valuable advice that could save you an insurance claim worth nearly as much as your home.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:45 – Jeremias "J-Man" Maneiro's background

01:00 – He started in real estate in 2005 when he was 25, he's in Rochester, NY, he and his wife Christina are a real estate team, and they've been married for 10 years
02:55 – They met at a company Christmas party when they found out they have the same birthday

03:35 – J-Man's CSIRE story

04:00 – What makes him different, what makes him a Real Estate Superhero, started from this one story when he was showing homes to a young couple
04:05 – In the second to last house, the woman falls on the front step; he heard a snap and told them they could stop but husband told her to "suck it up"
04:55 – Husband thought the next house was the one, so he said to go to it and they could go to the hospital afterwards
05:30 – He liked the house and came back out to get the wife from the car; they carried the wife through the whole house
06:30 – They wanted the house but went to urgent care first; she had broken her ankle, was rushed into surgery, and wrote an offer that day (after the drugs wore off)
07:25 – She tells the story to her friends and family and says her "Real Estate Superhero" carried her through the whole house

08:12 – Reminder to carry short-term disability insurance as a realtor in case something like that were to happen to you, and not your client
08:43 – J-Man made sure his client was in the right state-of-mind before allowing her to write an offer
09:03 – A professional realtor stands out for being careful, thoughtful, and with integrity
10:20 – A piece of advice for sellers

10:50 – He's had at least 8 different clients that have had frozen pipes, which can cause extreme water damage, when they move out and leave their home vacant
11:10 – He suggests winterizing the house because it's not worth the risk
11:32 – Someone his brother referred him to had thought he could control his furnace and home appliances from his phone, but the thermostat had run out of batteries
11:50 – A main waterline had broken on the second floor of the house and it sounded like a waterfall from next door; water was coming out of the basement windows
12:07 – They were already in contract and they had a $78,000 claim against the water damage on a $95,000 home
12:30 – This is why you hire a realtor; things will always happen in a transaction, but the realtor is the glue that keeps the transaction going
12:50 – It worked out in the buyer's advantage because she could select the changes during the reconstruction
13:15 – How to contact J-Man: themaneiroteam.com @jmanspeaks on Instagram, and JManSells on Twitter and Snapchat

3 Key Points

Carry short-term disability insurance as a realtor.
Be a real estate superhero by going above and beyond for your clients.
A realtor is the glue in your real estate transaction that make sure everything works out.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Ohana - Ep #121 with Sissy Sosner Jun 07, 2018

Show notes

Ohana is a Hawaiian word that means extended family and Sissy Sosner, a Hawaiian realtor, has got a true ohana story for us! Sometimes it's easy to forget just how much of a supportive family we've got within the real estate community. Sissy tells us about a friendship that led to a house-swap, and how she's so grateful for the people in her life who connect, care, and support her in true Hawaiian ohana fashion. Tune in to hear about what happens when you trust the universe and allow magic to happen.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:45 – Sissy's Background

01:00 – She grew up in Hawaii, lives on the island of Oahu, works on the island of Kawai, and has been in real estate for 8 years

02:30 – Sissy's CSIRE story about Hawaii being all about "ohana"

03:13 – Her Caldwell Banker office is her ohana, her church is her ohana, CRS is her ohana (she got her CRS designation a few years back), and she has ohana in Cape Cod
03:30 – In early 2017 she read an article on a CRS designee Nadine who jumpstarted her business on the cape and Sissy reached out to her
04:00 – Fast forward a few months and they found a school for their son on the cape, remembered Nadine, and connected with her there
04:45 – She toured the Cape Cod market, discussed house swapping, and did a house sway with Nadine when her son had a week off for Thanksgiving
06:15 – They entrusted their homes to each other and it was all thanks to the CRS family

06:35 – RRC is the Residential Real Estate Council which improves the education of realtors and CRS are the Certified Residential Specialists who have gone beyond the regular training

07:05 – You should never hire a realtor unless they have their CRS designation because they focus on creating a community and bettering where they live
07:45 – Realtors are interconnected and family-centered, and sometimes that isn't seen when people think "realtor"

08:20 – Nadine had connected her with a friend and made time to spend with Sissy without any monetary benefit
10:00 – Their house-swap took a leap of faith; the same leap that clients make when choosing a realtor

10:45 – It's all about putting the other person first, Nadine does this in her personal and business life
11:30 – Contact Sissy: call/text (808)938-5588, email sissys@cbpacific.com, or on her website sissysosner.com
12:30 – Go to CRS.com to find a CRS realtor or to get more information on becoming a CRS

3 Key Points

Ohana can be found within the real estate world.
Trust the universe and magic will happen.
Hire a CRS if you are looking to buy or sell real estate, or become one if you're a realtor!

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #120 with Sharon Alters Jun 05, 2018

Show notes

What can be messy and smelly and furry all over? Foreclosures! Especially the ones Sharon has seen. Sharon Alters, a second-generation realtor from Jacksonville, shares her craziest real estate stories which include none other than stubborn hoarders and house-squatting horses! Although she no longer does foreclosures, Sharon recognizes that they can be fun – like a box of chocolates where, "ya never know what you're gonna get." Plus, there's a sense of fulfillment in helping families get into properties they may not otherwise afford. Tune in to hear all about hoarders and horses, homes turned into barns, sky-high piles of junk, and tons of stuff with a grand yard sale value of – drum rolls, please – zero.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:50 – Sharon's Background
00:54 – She lives in Jacksonville, has been in real estate for 18 years, is a 2nd generation realtor, and now her daughter works in real estate, too
01:50 – Her CSIRE story
02:00 – In 2011 her friend who worked with a big bank asked her if she wanted to do foreclosures
02:10 – About a year in, she got a small farm with two houses; one house was on the road and she didn't see the second house
02:45 – She sent her handyman to rekey the houses and find the second house, he called her from the property to tell her there were horses in the second house
03:30 – The doors and windows had been taken out of the house to make it a barn
04:00 – The horses had been living in the house for over a year and a half; the house had to be torn down, which was expensive because it was in the middle of nowhere
04:30 – The house had been stripped down and she tracked down the original owners to figure out what to do with the horses
05:30 – The bank reimbursed the people that had been feeding the horses; Sharon liked that bank because it took care of her and others
06:25 – The bank demolished the house and sold it that way; a man across the street bought it for his daughter
07:20 – The rush of working with bank-owned properties; helping people get into properties they couldn't otherwise afford
07:40 – She got a notice of eviction to give to a family on Christmas Eve; she decided she wouldn't do that
08:10 – She did it a few days later; and the bank waited until February and gave the family money to move
08:35 – They went to the house and they hadn't moved; she told the bank and they gave them 24 hours to leave
09:00 – The next day they were gone, but they were hoarders so the inside of the house was full up to the ceilings
10:00 – "Yard sale value" is sometimes $0; but this was an expensive trash-out
10:45 – She no longer does foreclosures
11:30 – Foreclosures are not the bank's fault; banks can be understanding and flexible

3 Key Points

In many instances, it's not the bank's fault if someone gets foreclosed on.
Foreclosures can be fulfilling because you help people get into homes they may typically not be able to afford.
Banks can be understanding and work with people to an extent; they're not all bad.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #119 with Dawn Kayano May 31, 2018

Show notes

Not all Crazy Shit in Real Estate stories have to be bad-crazy! We've got some good-crazy ones, too! Dawn Kayano, a realtor in Honolulu, warms our hearts with a real estate story full of generosity, surprises, and the true meaning of "ohana." It's refreshing to hear a story about good people in the world coming together. Dawn tells about how a heartfelt story, an ambitious young woman, a killer cover letter, and a passionate realtor made magic happen. Tune in to hear what Dawn's client did to buy her father a home he could finally call his own.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:45 – Dawn's Background
1:00 – She's lived in Honolulu for 8 years and is an Oahu native, which helps in real estate
02:22 – Dawn's CSIRE Story
02:30 – She's been pushing her Facebook and Instagram more and a friend reached out that she met 10 years ago through a friend
03:10 – She asked if Dawn would be interested in helping her find a property for her father who never owned property
03:42 – He lived in a rented studio and they were going to sell it so he wasn't going to have a home
04:02 – The friend wanted to use the equity in her studio to pay the down payment for her father's studio as a surprise
04:20 – She was in her early 30s and Dawn was touched that she would do this for her father
05:00 – They found a ground floor unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms close to her father's job
05:30 – They submitted an offer and she wrote an amazing cover story; they had received a cash offer as well, so she felt weary going up against that
06:20 – The seller ended up going with her because she loved the story and wanted to support
07:00 – They brought her father into the unit and had him read the letter she had written; he started tearing up and couldn't believe it
08:20 – He was so grateful and it was a special moment
09:00 – Props to the seller and the seller's agent for believing in the story; it feels good to be a part of special stories like this of making a house a home; this is the good CSIRE
10:00 – Real estate can be about stories and family and making a home
11:45 – How to reach Dawn
11:50 – Telephone: (808)389-4662 text/call or her website: http://www.dawnkayano.com/

3 Key Points

Using social media is important so you can connect with prospective clients.
A great and heartfelt cover letter can make a difference.
Being in real estate is so rewarding, especially when you get to be a part of special moments like these!

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #118 with Jen Teske May 29, 2018

Show notes

Thou shalt not quit thy job before closing! Jen Teske, a realtor in Edwardsville, IL, keeps a record of all the crazy real estate stories she's got, but the one that involves a buyer quitting his job before closing day beats them all. Jen gives us the scoop on an early possession gone wrong, how she handled the situation, and what she learned. Tune in to hear about Jen's 2-hour move-out and how, at the very least, she got her cooler back.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:50 – Jen's Background
1:00 – She's been in real estate since 2007, lives in Edwardsville, IL in a suburb of St. Louis, and is a part of the "Jen and Jean Team"
02:30 – Jen's CSIRE story (she writes them down!)
02:45 – One of her buyers broke one of "the golden rules" when you buy property, the family moved in and got early possession before closing and then the buyer quit his job
05:22 – She called the client to ask what happened, and he said he didn't think they'd check the day of closing
06:05 – The client had to be out of the house in two hours so she helped them move out; a month later he returned her cooler and said they were going to buy in a year
07:00 – She blocked his number and added more commandments to the "golden rules" list
07:30 – Buyers, don't ask for early possession and sellers, don't give it
07:40 – She highly recommends against
08:20 – The buyer had no idea that his actions were going to affect other people
08:40 – The real estate agent can't control the client's behavior but still looks bad to the other agent; she had to profusely apologize and take ownership for the client
08:50 – Handling the situation
09:00 – She explained to the other agent what the client did despite having told him the ground rules
09:40 – She felt terribly for the boy who was wanting to start his new school after the move
10:30 – How to get in touch with Jen and the Jen and Jean Team
10:35 – Website: com
10:50 – Telephone: (618)541-1010
11:00 – If you know someone relocating to St. Louis, don't forget about the Illinois side

3 Key Points

Always tell your clients the ground rules...and repeat yourself if you have to!
Buyers and sellers: Early possession is not recommended!
Always handle less-than-ideal situations with transparency and grace.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #117 with Reed and Kristi Martin May 15, 2018

Show notes

Beware of falling ladders! Well, this warning came a little late when a potential buyer got hit in the head with a ladder when he decided to open the attic door. But Kristi was smart: She connected the seller and potential buyer and let them handle the rest on their own. (Potential legal battle? No thanks!) Tune in to learn about Reed and Kristi's real estate journey and how they've teamed up as a couple to offer an incredible and unique experience to their clients.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:45 – Their background

00:47 – Reed has been in real estate for over 10 years and Kristi started in 2016 as Reed's assistant after being a dental hygienist; she got licensed in March of 2017

02:45 – Kristi's biggest challenge as a real estate spouse

03:00 – They get along well, but the biggest challenge is that she's the decision-maker at home while now he's the decision-maker at work

03:30 – Reed is more spontaneous while Kristi is more structured and organized; they share a calendar so they know each other's schedule
04:45 – Reed would want to spend before and she wouldn't understand, but now that she's an agent she understands the investments that need to be made

05:15 – Their CSIRE story

05:40 – They were about to board a plane when she got a phone call from another agent who showed her listing
06:15 - The client had pulled the attic door down and the ladder attached to it smashed his face

06:35 – She called back when they landed, and it turns out the buyer wanted the $500 ER visit paid for, and the agent said $700
08:00 – She told the seller to contact an attorney, backed out of the deal, and put the seller in contact with the client

09:10 – Realtors can carry liability that they don't even think about, even they go through only 90 hours of "training" to become licensed

10:00 – On the job training is so much better than any licensing class and Kristi could get that through working with Reed

10:30 – Advice for working with a spouse or working with a spouse team if you're a client

11:00 – Clients like working with a spouse team because there is more knowledge and availability between the two
11:30 – They are all-in real estate; it's their livelihood
12:15 – They do well together and think the same way through most things
13:00 – How to contact Reed and Kristi: Call or text (502)741-1391 or email reed@reedestategroup.com; they service Louisville, Kentucky and Southern Indiana

3 Key Points

When working with a spouse, it's important to set roles.
Realtors can carry liabilities they don't realize can exist.
On the job training is essential because the licensing simply isn't enough.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #116 with Kimberly Adams-Mann May 10, 2018

Show notes

From pouncing wolves to snapping snakes, Kimberly Adams-Mann has seen it all in real estate – and lived to tell about it. Kimberly dives into stories of abandoned dogs and hoarding, clues us in on the way she handles challenging sales, and tells us why it's sometimes just easier to smile. Tune in to hear how Kimberly manages working with her husband, and why she'd pick taxidermy over pet damage any day.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:55 – Kimberly's background
01:00 – Kimberly was born in San Francisco, grew up in Wisconsin, then moved to northern Illinois; she could be an English teacher if she wanted to be
01:15 – Her family has been restoring properties since she was in her 20s; she moved back from England and got into real estate about 5 years ago
02:35 – The trouble with animals in real estate
03:09 – You have to get past bad animal stuff if you want to succeed in real estate, and just smile sometimes
03:30 – CSIRE Story
03:35 – Kimberly received a listing opportunity; a woman had gotten ill and dogs were left on her property
03:45 – The property was left a disaster; she even needed people to sign waivers that they understood that there was a biological hazard on the property
04:00 – She got the property, listed it, sold it to one of her investors, and the investor listed it with he again later
04:20 – There was a lack of care for the property because she had gone to the hospital, but she was a hoarder as well
04:55 – Hoarding: The house had pathways to rooms and some places were not even accessible
05:13 – The biggest form of hoarding Kimberly has seen is papers, like stacks of old bills
05:36 – The property was on MLS but wasn't traditionally marketed and was sold quickly to the investor
06:15 – Agents brought investors through
06:45 – Doing the right thing and being honest about concerns/hazards and what you need to do to protect your business
07:00 – Kimberly's husband is her business partner, he's nicer and the "rainmaker," and she come in to tell how it is
07:30 – Taxidermy stories
07:40 – Her husband saw a stuffed pouncing wolf displayed right inside a front door
08:00 – She was walking through a house she loved, went into the family room, and saw a stuffed coiled snake in the living room
09:20 – She prefers taxidermy over pet damage
10:40 – Contact Kimberly through their website: tamthomes.com - (262)676-2383

3 Key Points

Do what you need to do to protect your business.
Be honest and clear about your listings and protect your clients.
Get past animal stuff with a good attitude: It may not be bad to the client.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #115 with Megan and Brady Nelson May 03, 2018

Show notes

Can you feel the love? Brady could after Megan gave him her business card! After Megan showed him some homes, he found the one – house I mean – but not before a relationship blossomed between the two. Now they're happily married and working together; she with the marketing, communications, and negotiation skills and he as the numbers wiz. A perfect match! Tune in to hear how they met, what they learned, and what the future has in store.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

01:00 – Background

01:05 – They are in Palm Coast, Florida, have been in FL and real estate for 5 years; Brady is a financial advisor and realtor
01:35 – Megan started as a kindergarten teacher in NC; she moved to FL mid-school year and a friend suggested real estate

02:30 – Their CSIRE story

02:37 – They live 30 minutes north of Daytona Beach, where all the bikers end up; 3 years ago, she was working at their office, handing out hot dogs, and talking to bikers
03:08 – She grabbed a drink at a nearby restaurant, chatted with a table of people, started to give her cards out, and they said, "Brady's looking to buy a house!"
03:40 – They started talking, he was with a financial advisor and they were looking for a realtor partner to refer to their clients
04:10 – Brady was looking, but wasn't in a rush; he was interested in Megan, they had dinner a few times and she met his partners
04:45 – He finally asked her on a date; she consulted with her friends, and decided to do it
05:05 – They had a romantic beach date with wine and a fire; but she didn't know where he was taking her at first

06:25 – They went looking at houses; they found one that she loved, was good for a family, and had good resale value

08:15 – They are selling it now
08:30 – The agent had told her about the house a week prior, and had posted it on MLS seconds before she called him
09:20 – Their love was budding at the time of home's purchase

09:35 – Why sellers and buyers should not talk

10:00 – They bought the house from kids selling their parent's house; they thought the roof had been redone in 1994
10:13 – Brady and the seller exchanged phone numbers
10:30 – She learned that the house had never been redone and was almost 40 years old; Brady already knew and said "it's fine"
11:30 – They could've had serious problems with that, but they got an inspection and it was fine
11:40 – He could've gotten himself in trouble talking to the seller; Megan had to take off the girlfriend hat and tell Brady that he couldn't do that

12:45 – Next steps in Megan and Brady's life

12:48 – Brady got his license a year ago and they're looking to grow their team
13:00 – Their goal is to live in the beach town where they met
13:26 – They are qualified to help people in both real estate and finances; he in numbers and she in negotiating and communications

14:30 – Contact Megan and Brady at (386)597-3545, megan@themeganfarrellteam.com, or through Facebook or Instagram

3 Key Points

You never know if love might find you through real estate!
Buyers and sellers shouldn't talk; your realtor needs to be there as a chaperone!
Inspections are important: The information the seller gives you may be incorrect.

Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram
Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder

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