Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #35 with Veronica Figueroa

In this episode, Leigh welcomes Veronica Figueroa, a realtor
based in Orlando, Florida to the Crazy $hit stage! Veronica will
talk about her crazy encounters with squatters, agents gone
rogue, and agents who flat-out can’t control their temper when
they sale goes south. She will also share her most important
insights and advice for dealing with foreclosures, short-sales,
and possible recessions. 


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Time Stamped Show Notes: 

00:27 – Introducing Veronica Figueroa

01:01 – Veronica is based in Orlando, Florida and she’s been
doing real estate since 2001

01:08 – Contact the Figueroa Team at figueroateam.com

01:43 – Every day you experience more crazy shit in real
estate

02:10 – All people in real estate can definitely share a
story or two



02:43 – People don’t realize that squatters are a real issue

03:22 – Realtors wear many hats

04:31 – Veronica’s squatter stories included being
threatened to be killed with a baseball bat if she reclaimed
the house

04:50 – Veronica talks about an agent who wanted a
property with squatters



05:53 – What you really experience in real estate is
something never taught in textbooks

06:55 – Not all realtors disclose the facts to their clients

07:15 – The agents who succeed in real estate are those who
aren’t exclusively after money

08:04 – A professional realtor should disclose
foreclosures

08:42 – Pros and cons of foreclosures



09:10 – “What makes a home is a roof over your head with your
loved ones”

10:07 – Leigh discuss stock trading, and how you aren’t
allowed to handle other people’s money if you declare bankruptcy

11:46 – Veronica’s biggest joy is to help families who have
gone through a foreclosure own a home again

12:06 – Veronica shares her short-sale experience

13:06 – Leigh discusses her lessons learned from 2008

13:56 – “It’s never fun to see families lose their homes.
It’s never fun to see families break up over financial matters”

14:57 – How millennials take on home ownership

15:20 – Live within your means

15:47 – Be prepared for the next recession

16:07 – “You can’t out hustle hard work”

16:57 – For Orlando, Florida real estate needs, call Veronica
and her team at 407 625 3749

17:08 – Veronica’s personal phone is 407 301 9574

17:38 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in
real estate

3 Key Points Real estate isn’t how it seems in HD TV. Always
disclose everything to your clients. Be prepared – you never know
when the next recession is. Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Cover Design by Two Minds Design

Original Music by Rimsky Music