Casey Angel - Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #144

Today we’ve got a special guest who is going to discuss the
market and the one piece of advice that could save you from a
sour sale. Casey Angel, Director of Communications at the Raleigh
Regional Association of Realtors, has got high hopes for the real
estate industry and is excited to see diversity spread in his
community and throughout the country. He dives in and debunks
common misconceptions about realtors and why neighborhoods
flourish, and gives some quick resources that are just a click
away. Listen in to hear Casey’s advice on when to pick an agent –
and when you should let one go.


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Time Stamped Show Notes:


01:50 – Casey’s work within the association

02:10 – The membership is diverse and cares about their
community

03:23 – The diversity in South Florida and North Carolina

03:45 – It’s exciting to see diversity spread in the
community and industries

04:30 – The things realtors unite on: The American Dream

04:56 – Private property rights, housing affordability, the
idea that everyone should have a safe, flourishing place to live

06:05 – The economic study they performed in Raleigh

06:15 – They could see that the neighborhoods that were
flourishing because of the communities and families in them

06:50 – The association used data to expel myths

07:30 – The myth that realtors are only in it for the money

08:00 – Realtors consistently have one of the highest rates
of volunteerism; they are very active in their communities

08:30 – Consumers see that when they get more involved in
their community

09:10 – Resources to get education on realtors

09:40 –The local Chambers of Commerce, municipal website, and
public school

11:00 – The chamber has data on how long homebuyers stay in
their home

11:45 – Casey’s one piece of advice for a buyer or seller of
real estate when they pick an agent

12:20 – It’s important to sit down with someone and feel
confident that they know what you want and where you want to go
in the transaction

12:45 – It’s an emotional purchase; it’s important to have a
professional realtor that you can be honest with

13:30 – Don’t sign paperwork with a realtor you don’t like –
pick someone that suits you better; the NAR finds that over 70%
of buyer/sellers use the first agent they find

15:30 – How to reach Casey or the Raleigh Association:
rrar.com



3 Key Points


Neighborhoods flourish because of the communities and
families in them.

Your local Chamber of Commerce holds data that can help you.

Find an agent that understands you, your needs, and your goal
in the transaction. 



Credits


Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder