238 - Sink or Swim with Garrett Gillespie

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.


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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 a balance at work

05:55 - He puts work first right now but is also going to
school full-time and paying for it with his real estate
commissions

06:15 - He puts his work first and is always there for
his clients 



07:45 - HIs biggest challenge 

08:05 - It was hard to gain respect and trust at first;
he makes sure he makes a great first impression

09:10 - People just want the best person for the job and
Garrett’s determined to show that he is that person



09:50 - Garrett’s CSIRE story

09:55 - A couple of months ago, they were a few months
into a short-sale transaction

10:20 - The agent called Garrett and told him that a car
had run into the house; a woman had been texting and driving
and ran into it but the story didn’t make sense

12:40 - His client decided to leave and got under
contract for another property



14:15 - Garrett’s dream; he sees himself always doing real
estate but he wants to become a lobbyist and get into
politics

15:55 - The lobbyists and advocacy team at NAR are
top-notch



16:35 - How to reach Garrett: Instagram, Facebook, and
LinkedIn



3 Key Points
Find a healthy balance between work and everything else. 
Make a good first impression. You need a REALTOR — not just the
internet.