Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #31 with Brady Sanford

In this episode, Leigh interviews Brady Sanford from
Rockhill, South Carolina. Brady shares how he manages to be
both in the appraisal and brokerage world and how choosing
his line of work catered to his strengths. Also, Brady shares
a key strategy that sellers and listing agents can use to get
the most value out of their property when it comes to an
appraisal.   




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Time Stamped Show Notes: 



00:21 – Introduction for today’s episode 

00:33 – Leigh introduces Brady 

00:52 – Brady is an apprentice appraiser and realtor and is
from Rockhill, South Carolina 

01:20 – Leigh mentions that South Carolina is a great place
for relocation 

01:31 – It was intimidating and interesting for Brady to
work as an appraiser at his age 

02:13 – Brady shares his expectations in the appraisal
world 

02:35 – Appraising actually takes longer than what Brady
expected 

03:00 – Brady shares the advantages of how licensing is set
up 

03:25 – In appraisal, Brady had to work with a
supervisor 





03:50 – Brady shares a 3,400 sq. ft. house with 2
bedrooms 

04:18 – The owners built it on their own land with swimming
pool 

04:52 – Brady shares the process of appraisal and what his
supervisor does 

05:40 – It was difficult for Brady to find someone who will
take him as an apprentice 

05:51 – Brady has been in the business for a few months
now 

06:25 – Appraisal appeals more to Brady, as he’s good with
numbers 

07:05 – Brady got advice to get into a brokerage, because
it is more profitable 

07:21 – Brady has more advantages in his field 

07:39 – Brady doesn’t want to be an appraiser forever, but
he wants to have patience 

08:12 – Brady shares his experience with a realtor 

08:45 – It was difficult for Brady to appraise a property
in a neighborhood that was obviously increasing in value very
quickly 

09:15 – Brady shares what the consumers and realtors don’t
realize—listing agents can provide supporting documentation to
get the value they want out of the property 

09:50 – As an appraiser, Brady wants supporting
documentation for houses that are fairly similar to the house
in question 

12:00 – Brady can be reached at 803-318-5473 and by email

12:57 – Tweet Leigh Brown with your very own crazy story in
real estate  




3 Key Points 

Do something you really love and in an area that you are
highly skilled.   Appraisal and brokerage go hand in
hand – it is absolutely an advantage to be in both. 
Supporting documentation that is similar to a house makes an
appraiser’s life easier.