In this episode, Leighâs guest, Nick French, shares how making connections in real estate can not only find you your future daughter-in-law, these connections can also save your life. This story takes listeners into the world of real estate and all that it has to offer. Nick also shares his KEY piece of advice for those new agents looking to stay at forefront of the real estate industry. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh...
Aug 22, 2017â˘9 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 82
Moral of todayâs story: donât ever share your title with your boyfriend or girlfriend. Belinda saw the frustrating effects of such a scenario play out while dealing with a short sale that just got WAY too complicated. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Belinda Fulton , a realtor with 25 years of experience working in the Cleveland area of Ohio. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience . Time ...
Aug 18, 2017â˘12 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 81
âDonât judge a book by its coverâ â a lesson Buddy West learned in a very humbling way when he was out showing a house to a man whom he thought was a drug dealer. When youâre in the real estate industry, itâs incredibly important to not prejudge your clients. Instead, ask the right questions and be open-minded, fair and open with all who come seeking your help. Listen to find out just who Buddyâs shady-looking client really was and some other crazy stories Buddy has accumulated along the way. Pl...
Aug 15, 2017â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 80
In this episode, Leighâs guest, Gary Balanoff talks about the importance of managing the relationship between developers and agentâGary will also share his crazy story about the time an indecisive couple asked him to see more than 80 homes, before making a decision that would cost him his commission and a little bit of his sanity. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience . Time Stamped Sho...
Jul 28, 2017â˘25 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 79
The last thing you you want to see during a closing is two people fighting. But the VERY last thing you want to see is two mothers fighting. But thatâs what realtors Andrea Murphy and Morgan Bowling , were facing when they had to close on a home in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Want to learn how they averted disaster? Tune-in to this weekâs episode of CSIRE to find out! Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visi...
Jul 25, 2017â˘21 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 78
Sometimes, being a realtor means sticking it out for clients in the most dire situations. For Peter Murray, sticking it out meant showing 3 houses even though he had a puddle of blood pooling in his shoe. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Peter Murray , an agent for Re/Max Results who has been in real estate for almost for years. Peter decided to be brave and persevere through three unconventional house showings, even if it cost him a foot injury in a house that was still very much under construct...
Jul 21, 2017â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 77
Chase after your sellerâs dog who is running down the street or show the home to potential buyers? No one really thinks theyâd have to ever make this choice with the exception of todayâs guest, Chris Donaldson. Leigh welcomes Chris Donaldson , the man behind Donaldson Educational Services . Tune in to find the choice Chris made and how it all paid off in the end. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Br...
Jul 07, 2017â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 76
When you hire out a truck, you donât expect it to be used for illegal purposesâespecially when itâs hired out to your local church. Unfortunately, todayâs guest, Greg Gorman, has had to clean up a wide range of messes made by his clients. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Greg Gorman of Team Paradise in Naples, Florida to share some crazy moving truck experiences. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Bro...
Jul 04, 2017â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 75
Imagine coming to a home where youâre scheduled to have an open house. You walk in to find that the house is a complete disaster and the only person to help you out is a young guy with no pants on. Unfortunately todayâs guest, Karen Cruz, stumbled upon this very stressful scenario and had to find a way to make this boy hustle and get things done. Dubbed as the Queen of Investment Properties, Karen Cruz has been in real estate for 20 years. Tune in to find out just how hard a realtor will hustle ...
Jun 30, 2017â˘16 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 74
David Burke has been in real estate for close to 20 years and has had to create a system for showing homes near water. Long story shortâhe keeps towels and umbrellas stocked in his car for his clients. David shares two CRAZY stories that show the playful side of real estate, but also express the importance of being prepared! Leigh welcomes David Burke of Team Paradise , Think Naples , Pelican Bay and Grey Oaks . Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Nev...
Jun 27, 2017â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 73
Three decades in real estate means countless experiences of CRAZY to share. Listen as todayâs guest Terry Smith shares how her dinner date with her clients turned into an emergency situation with the police as their star guests. Terry is a realtor from Fort Worth, Texas who believes sharing a ride (and dinner) with your clients is the best way to make a connection. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh ...
Jun 23, 2017â˘12 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 72
Realtors shouldnât be under a parent-child relationship with employers. Terri empowers realtors and agents to be entrepreneurs! Terri began a support/mastermind group of realtors who act as accountability partners and offer support to one another to accomplish their goals. This is changing the industry for this team and fostering an environment of camaraderie as opposed to competition. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Terri Jeffries who has been in real estate for 23 years. She is a managing brok...
Jun 13, 2017â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 71
Itâs the final walkthrough, everyone is happy and excited about the home, until one hears shrieks coming from the clients. Paula and her clients did not anticipate what would be in the freezer that merited a very deep clean of the home upon purchase. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Paula Mathofer , president of Arizona Association of Realtors. She is a realtor in Flagstaff, Arizona and shares her crazy story with us today. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your...
Jun 06, 2017â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 70
You know those nails popsâthe bumps or blemishes on a wall caused by wood studs shrinkingâimagine having thousands of them on your newly constructed home. Laura Czerwinski anticipated a few as theyâre common with new builds, but THOUSANDS? Throw a new baby into the mix of transitioning into a new home and having repairmen coming in and and out, and youâve got yourself a crazy story. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Laura Czerwinski, one of Leighâs favorite clients who has a passion not just for b...
Jun 02, 2017â˘24 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 69
Sometimes the roles and responsibilities of realtors can be a bit fuzzy. Not only do they liaise on your behalf when it comes to selling or buying a home, but for Sarah Vander Vloet, they also become instant babysitters! Listen as todayâs guest, Sarah Vander Vloet shares her hilarious experience with Leigh that expresses just how much trust a client can have in their realtor. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting...
May 30, 2017â˘19 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 68
Realtors help people buy, sell, or lease their homes, but when do their services and responsibility to the client end? A closing or a successfully sold property does NOT necessarily mean the realtorâs job is done. Leigh interviews Steve Weiss , a realtor of 32 years, shares about an after-sale issue where he sends his clients on a nice dinner out so that he could investigate a peculiar smell coming from under the house. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your ph...
May 26, 2017â˘19 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 67
Home inspections prove to be an important part of a home buying process â itâs simply an opportunity to know a full, unbiased disclosure of the property youâre getting. Todayâs guest, Pat Tasker from Milwaukee, Wisconsin shares her crazy story of a home inspection that will send you through the roofâor in this case, through the second floor, literally. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experie...
May 23, 2017â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 66
Alyssa did not think that leaving her keys behind would result in her breaking and entering in on her clientâs condo unit..let alone that this would happen on her first showing ever. Bad luck? Perhaps. Either way, it was a lesson learned. Leigh welcomes Alyssa Hellman who has been in real estate since 2010. She is the head coach of Bamboo Realty , in North Carolina. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh...
May 19, 2017â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 65
Back in the day, when dealings for a home went down in person, youâd 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. Please sub...
May 16, 2017â˘11 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 64
Having multiple customers at one time is part of the job in real estateâbut, 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience...
May 09, 2017â˘28 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 63
Andre 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown...
May 02, 2017â˘25 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 62
It 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 theyâre put on hold at closing because of possible fraud. Thatâs what Brian Whitta , a realtor from the micropolitan city of Findlay, Ohio, experienced and he shares his story with us today. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts A...
Apr 28, 2017â˘20 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 61
Traci 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 âexample of how we do real estate right.â Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Exper...
Apr 25, 2017â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 60
Todayâs 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 warsâauctions. 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone...
Apr 21, 2017â˘19 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 59
When Shannonâs gut told her that something was off with a certain house, she couldnât have been more right. A homeowner who illegally smuggles family relatives into the country to essentially work without pay is not someone youâd 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podca...
Apr 18, 2017â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 58
Foreclosure 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 âWinter Wonderlandâ 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTune...
Apr 14, 2017â˘28 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 57
Natural 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podca...
Apr 11, 2017â˘19 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 56
Natural disasters happen when you least expect it and having insurance can alleviate an enormous amount of stress when it comes to recovering what youâve lost. Katyâs client never thought he would ever need insurance and was concerned that heâd have to accept a lowball offer on his flood-stricken house. In this episode, Leigh welcomes 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in ...
Apr 04, 2017â˘25 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 55
Greeted 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. Itâs 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...
Mar 31, 2017â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 54
Taking the leap from a part-time to full-time realtor isnât an easy decision. However, for Patti, a decision had to be made and she hasnât 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience . Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:45 â Leigh introduces Patt...
Mar 28, 2017â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 53
