Introduction - Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #1

Summary

In Episode #1, Leigh welcomes a bright, bushy-eyed world to the
very first episode of her brand new podcast, Crazy Shit in Real
Estate!—a podcast that will shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of
real estate, and celebrate the challenges of working in this
wild, wacky business. Listen as Leigh talks about her vision for
the podcast, and tells her very first crazy-shit story. 
 


Show Notes


00:20 – Introduction of the very FIRST episode of Crazy Shit
in Real Estate with Leigh Brown! Eric Paskin

00:30 – Leigh shares her background in real estate

00:36 – Huge presence in the Charlotte, NC area

00:42 – Has been in real estate since 2000



01:00 – There isn’t a single thing they teach you in
pre-licensing that prepares you for what real estate really looks
like

01:12 – HGTV is television-crack, but it’s not REAL real
estate

01:34 – This podcast will highlight the REALITY of being a
professional realtor

02:32 – In 16 years, Leigh has seen it all—even a red velvet,
master bedroom upholstered ceiling

03:40 – Leigh shares one of her wildest stories

03:49 – The house was priced WELL below
market—six-figures below market

04:09 – There’s a good reason realtors tell their clients
to “stay away” when they’re in the process of selling their
house

04:21 – Anytime the owner is present, it unnecessarily
complicates the sale

06:15 – Turned out, the owner set fire to their own home
because of the “demons” in her house

07:43 – “Do you want to buy it?” You have to ask no
matter how weird the situation is



08:28 – One house had a chalk outline of a body in the street
right outside

09:21 – In another house, the owner was still inside,
passed-out stark naked while Leigh was showing the home

11:04 – At its heart, real estate is an intimate financial
instrument that means a LOT to people

11:43 – Every day in real estate is an adventure

11:58 – This podcast will showcase how amazing realtors are

12:20 – Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and



 Credits


Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Cover Design by Two Minds Design

Original Music by Rimsky Music