Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #53 with Patti Sherwood

Taking the leap from a part-time to full-time realtor isn’t an
easy decision. However, for Patti, a decision had to be made and
she hasn’t 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.


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Time Stamped Show Notes: 

00:45 – Leigh introduces Patti

01:04 – Patti is from Charlestown, West Virginia

01:22 – Patti has been licensed in West Virginia for 4
years now

01:40 – Patti thought she would’ve gone full-time
earlier, but it was a leap of faith to do so



03:06 – Patti shares the first positive, but crazy thing that
happened to her

03:20 – Patti had a call from a buyer relocating to West
Virginia

03:35 – The woman learned about Patti from a local real
estate magazine and she thought Patti looked friendly and
easy to deal with

03:54 – Patti was taken aback and considered this a
positive thing

04:11 – They had a smooth transaction



04:31 – Many realtors underestimate the power of their
photographs

05:05 – Patti was shocked by the amount of realtors that did
NOT look like their photographs

05:48 – Patti thinks that most crazy things in real estate
come from the realtors

07:10 – Patti finds technology challenging

07:24 – Patti discusses her views on how realtors treat their
clients

08:13 – Some realtors are active online, but don’t always
answer inquiries or calls

08:20 – Realtors should have a common etiquette and
basic, customer service practices



08:58 – Patti shares some advice to realtors:

09:04 – “If you’re called to this business, then you will
be successful—unless you get in your own way”

09:26 – Make sure you have your support network in place
when taking that leap into real estate

09:38 – Whatever you do, it impacts your reputation



10:06 – “Don’t despise the small things”

10:29 – Leigh shares advice to the consumers

11:02 – Find Patti on her website and by email

12:00 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in
real estate

3 Key Points Taking that leap into real estate is easier when
you have your support network behind you. Consumers are expecting
to meet the realtors that they see in the photographs. Be mindful
of what you do because you only have one name, brand, and
reputation. Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Cover Design by Two Minds Design

Original Music by Rimsky Music