Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #78 with Andrea Murphy

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 that’s 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 week’s episode of CSIRE to find out!


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Time Stamped Show Notes: 

00:38 – Leigh introduces Andrea and Morgan

01:08 – Andrea and Morgan are from Louisville, Kentucky

01:13 – Andrea has been in the business for a little over
4 years

01:15 – Andrea is Morgan’s managing broker

01:18 – Morgan has been in the business for a little over
2 years



01:34 – Andrea and Morgan have survived the crucial years of
real estate

02:49 – Andrea and Morgan share their story

03:05 – Morgan listed a property

03:14 – The person on the deed was unmarried, in jail,
and only had a power of attorney through his mother

03:35 – The mother completed the title work page, but
marked that the seller as “married”

03:42 – Morgan didn’t know that the seller was
married



04:25 – Apparently, the husband was not only estranged
but also in jail

05:50 – Andrea went to jail to talk to the sellers in
person

06:07 – With two sellers on the deed, there need to
be two powers of attorney



07:38 – Unfortunately, the seller already had a visitor
so Andrea wasn’t able to see him

07:40 – Andrea had to go back to jail on a Saturday at
7AM

08:20 – Andrea was able to talk to the seller, and
ask him to sign a power of attorney

09:07 – The seller said he would sign if Andrea will
talk to his mother



09:20 – She talked to the mother and said that they
wanted her son’s things from the house

09:42 – Morgan called the wife’s mother (the other power
of attorney) to inquire about the husband’s belongings

09:45 – Unfortunately, she had thrown out the
belonging



10:45 – Eventually the husband made his mother power of
attorney

11:00 – Morgan now has 2 power of attorneys that needs to
be forwarded to the title company

11:15 – Morgan called the mothers and informed them the
schedule of the closing

11:25 – Both mothers told Morgan that they shouldn’t
be in one place together or hell will break lose

12:00 – Morgan arranged have the mothers will come at
different times to the closing



13:10 – Fortunately, the transaction closed and everyone
got paid



13:38 – The buyer’s agent was very cooperative even though
the buyers themselves were upset with the delays

15:10 – Professionalism at all times pays dividends



15:20 – The value of commitment and tenacity

16:09 – Morgan reaches out to Andrea when she needs help

16:25 – Why they make an amazing team



18:36 – Reach Morgan through her mobile at 502 315 9975 and
email

18:58 – Get in touch with Andrea at 812 589 9312 and email

19:55 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in
real estate

3 Key Points Even when you’re stuck between two highly hostile
clients, it’s your obligation as a professional to keep the peace
and remain dignified. Going the extra mile to get a deal DONE is
always worth it. Take every experience as a learning opportunity,
and be thankful there were people willing to help you through it.
Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Cover Design by Two Minds Design

Original Music by Rimsky Music