Watch out, squatter gang coming through! Brandi Underwood, realtor and Miracle Agent, had a long battle with the squatting community in her area â and that was just the beginning! Just in case the issue with the squatters wasnât enough, she then had to deal with the county, their (big!) mistakes, and a difficult inspector (on a power trip). Listen in to hear how Brandi cleaned up this mess despite challenges that wouldâve sent most people running. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in...
Jan 24, 2019â˘25 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 142
Penis-shaped ice cubes, anyone? Sam Powell, real estate professional and tech nerd, found a little special something in her friendâs freezer â something so special, in fact, she decided to keep it! And just in case that story isnât crazy enough, wait till you hear about how she and her clients accidentally crashed the Chicago marathon â two years in a row! Listen in to hear Samâs hilarious stories and get a glimpse into the determined, passionate person she is. Please subscribe to this podcast i...
Jan 17, 2019â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 141
You havenât seen crazy âtill youâve been physically assaulted by a co-worker for answering a phone, amiright? Harry Corcell, newbie realtor, comedian, and expert tech wiz, has got all the reasons why you absolutely should NOT contact him â and there are plenty! Harry is eager to please his clients and will do anything necessary to sell in the fastest and smoothest way possible. Listen in to hear how Harryâs skills from the corporate tech world transferred into real estate and how heâs using tech...
Jan 10, 2019â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 140
Want to know what a true internet troll is capable of? Monika Glennon, realtor of 20 years, found out â and it got ugly. Three years and a lawsuit later, Monika recounts the story of a false accusation online, how it snowballed, and what she did to clear her name. Listen in to hear what can happen when Facebook comment threads get heated, and learn why seeing the human in each other is the biggest lesson of the day. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone....
Dec 11, 2018â˘24 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 139
Move over Cesar Millan, Jan Copelandâs husband is coming in to save this doggone day! Jan Copeland, leading realtor of 13 years and real estate coach, has got a crazy story that involves a foreclosed home, a drunk owner, and two not-so-ferocious pit bulls. Janâs cash-for-keys stories are dangerous, life-threatening, and give us the behind-the-scenes footage that HGTV doesnât. Listen in to hear how Jan handled these situations like a pro, and learn the top two pieces of advice she gives to all re...
Dec 04, 2018â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 138
Whatâs better than one Crazy Shit in Real Estate story? Three! George Mantor, a north county San Diego realtor who has been in the biz for 40 years, has three crazy stories for us â including one where his client tried to jump out of his car on the highway! Over the past 40 years George has seen a lot of crazy things, but through it all heâs kept his innate desire to simply help people. Listen in to hear George tell the secrets of a long and happy career in real estate, and get inspired to keep ...
Nov 27, 2018â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 137
Whatâs more fun than a drag open house? Jared Anthony, realtor and previous airline pilot, chats with us about outside the box â and super-fun â ways to sell real estate. Although heâs nailed down new and unique ways to sell, he has also learned that not every client is a good fit. When asked to sell a home full of urine jugs and dead animals, he knew it was time to pass the job off to someone else. Listen in to hear Jaredâs two-cents on making a difference, burning bridges, and why realtors (cl...
Nov 22, 2018â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 136
Who doesnât like giving (or receiving!) a good gift, right? Angela Burgess, CEO of the Gaston Association of Realtors, got creative with her gift-giving one Christmas, and the experience left her with a greater appreciation for thoughtful, connecting gifts. Itâs easy to get stuck giving generic gifts that end up getting tossed, forgotten or â dare I say it â re-gifted. But, give a gift that connects to a memory or cherished moment with a client, family member, or friend, and youâve given somethi...
Oct 23, 2018â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 135
Did you know that itâs impossible to feel anxiety and gratitude at the same time? Amy Broghamer, author and realtor, does which is why she gifted doughnuts to her local firefighters after a bitter sale. Amy tells us the dirty details of the sale and what she did to turn her day around afterwards. Little did she know sheâd be seeing those firefighters again so soon â at her own home! Get ready to hear another crazy story, and see why practicing gratitude pays off, sometimes instantly! Please subs...
Oct 16, 2018â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 134
Perfect timing because itâs almost Halloween and weâve got a story thatâs going to give you the spooks! Glenn Bill, 30-year real estate industry veteran, recounts the story of a home with bad history and creepy vibes. He tells us of the importance of psychologically affected property disclosures and gives insight on how to learn of your stateâs disclosure requirements. Listen in to hear Glennâs crazy stories â and get a glimpse into the spooky, funny, and just plain unbelievable world of real es...
Oct 09, 2018â˘10 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 133
As the owner of her own real estate company, broker Addie Owens has seen her fair share of crazy shit in real estate. But what happens when she finds herself at a home she dubs âThe Panty Palaceâ? Tune in to hear Addieâs reasons why she never visits a vacant home alone, and why safety measures are as equally important for your clients are they are for you. 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 Exp...
Oct 02, 2018â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 132
Have you ever been afraid of walking into an unfamiliar house and coming face to face with a dead animal? Well never fear, because New Jersey broker Tiffany DeLucia is here to tell you all about her several encounters with corpses, both animal and human. Tune in as Tiffany explains how she sold a house with a dead raccoon inside and why itâs important to stay safe while selling real estate. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Le...
Sep 25, 2018â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 131
Part 2 with the one and only Sher Powers of Nashville. Sher built an extensive background in investment real estate before becoming a full-service REALTORÂŽ. In this episode, Sher tops last episodeâs story of too many cockroaches with a hair-raising story of a house full of guns and a spying homeowner. Sher also imparts a couple of hard-earned lessons for new realtors to be aware of. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by v...
Sep 18, 2018â˘22 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 130
Real estate is not what you ever expected it to be, until you end up in the middle of something fun. Power-house broker Sher Powers tells us about the worst experience she ever had viewing an investor property in Nashville, when she opened the door to hundreds of cockroaches. Sher has worked in both normal and investment real estate, and sheâs learned to expect the unexpected. Tune in to find out why Sher values renovations over resells, and how agents can ensure their clients get the best marke...
Sep 11, 2018â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 129
Summary: Early in Leigh Yorkâs colorful career, an eventful sale involving missed medication, a fire, and a rolled pickup taught her to keep calm in the midst of craziness. She has learned that however she reacts to a situation is exactly how her client will react, so it is best to model level-headedness. Leigh is also working to at the National Association level to set industry standards for realtors and instructors that would keep them active in the field while teaching in order to stay fresh....
Sep 04, 2018â˘23 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 128
As a new realtor, Heidi didnât know how to keep calm when things got a little stinky at closing time. Now, with 10 years under her belt and her own office, sheâs learned that real estate isnât all glamour and cocktails at the signing table. Not even close. Tune in to hear Heidiâs crazy story about stinky carcasses (yes, you read that correctly), her client on the 6 oâclock news, and how another agentâs calm demeanor saved her from a total meltdown. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or i...
Jul 26, 2018â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 127
Sometimes youâve gotta keep a secret. And sometimes Mercury Retrograde impacts your clientâs decision to sign any contracts (dang you, Mercury!). Isabel Affinito, a young realtor in central Austin, knows this all too well. Listen to her Crazy Shit in Real Estate story that involves Mercury Retrograde (if you donât know what that is, youâll just have to tune in to find out!), a divorce mid-sale that she had to keep quiet, self-fulfilled prophesies, and a happy â and relieving â ending for the boo...
Jul 24, 2018â˘21 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 126
Guess whoâs joining us from the land down under? Rachael Goldsworthy! Rachael is a long-time realtor with a brokerage in Hawkesbury, Australia, and sheâs got a knack for visualizing potential and opportunity when others donât. Inspired by her less-than-ideal experience when she bought her first home, Rachael launched her real estate career with a mission to improve the consumer service experience in the industry. Tune in as Rachael fills us in on a story of a house full of rats, black walls, and...
Jul 19, 2018â˘21 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 125
I see London I see France, I see...someoneâs underpants? Thatâs 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 wh...
Jul 12, 2018â˘18 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 124
Today weâre discussing a topic that is often overlooked in real estate: Safety. And not just in regards to realtors, but consumers, too! In todayâs 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 ...
Jun 21, 2018â˘19 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 123
Have no fear, the Real Estate Superhero is here! Jeremias âJ-Manâ 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 superheroâs 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-Manâs got some valuable advice that could s...
Jun 12, 2018â˘15 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 122
Ohana is a Hawaiian word that means extended family and Sissy Sosner, a Hawaiian realtor, has got a true ohana story for us! Sometimes itâs easy to forget just how much of a supportive family weâve got within the real estate community. Sissy tells us about a friendship that led to a house-swap, and how sheâs 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 ha...
Jun 07, 2018â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 121
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 â like a box of chocolates where, âya never know what youâre gonna get.â Plus, thereâs a sense of fulfillment in helping families get into pr...
Jun 05, 2018â˘15 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 120
Not all Crazy Shit in Real Estate stories have to be bad-crazy! Weâve 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 âohana.â Itâs 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 Dawnâs client did to bu...
May 31, 2018â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 119
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 sheâs 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 Jenâs 2-hour move-out and how, at the very least, she got her cooler back. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podc...
May 29, 2018â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 118
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 Kristiâs real estate journey and how theyâve teamed up as a couple to offer an incredible and unique experience to their clients. Please subscribe to this podc...
May 15, 2018â˘15 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 117
From pouncing wolves to snapping snakes, Kimberly Adams-Mann has seen it all in real estate â 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 itâs sometimes just easier to smile. Tune in to hear how Kimberly manages working with her husband, and why sheâd pick taxidermy over pet damage any day. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a...
May 10, 2018â˘13 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 116
Can you feel the love? Brady could after Megan gave him her business card! After Megan showed him some homes, he found the one â house I mean â but not before a relationship blossomed between the two. Now theyâre 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. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcas...
May 03, 2018â˘17 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 115
Hereâs a riddle: When would a buyer question the valuation of a sellerâs house due to damage they did to it themselves? ...When itâs a daughter buying from her parents! Jerry Cibulski, a realtor living the life on the North Fork of Long Island, will never forget when he found himself in the middle of a family sale. Tune in to hear how Jerry handled his family members while managing everything behind the scenes, and why he believes family members are best referred elsewhere. Please subscribe to t...
May 01, 2018â˘14 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 113
Sticks and stones may break bones...but they wonât stop a good realtor from taking a call from a client! Kellie Tinnen, Training Administrator for the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, shares the story of when her friend was âliterallyâ beat with a stick by an unruly child. Now that Kellie does broker outreach and in-office trainings, she teaches new brokers how to treat clients, other brokers and property (hint: beatings NOT included), and ensures theyâre up-to-speed on association h...
Apr 24, 2018â˘15 minâ˘Season 1Ep. 113
