Real Talk with Leigh Brown – Details, episodes & analysis

In this special edition of "Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate," Leigh Brown pulls back the curtain on the legal chaos shaking up the real estate industry. From billion-dollar lawsuits to new business models emerging from the ashes, Leigh doesn't hold back in her analysis of who's really to blame—and who might just be making things worse. Want to know where you should really focus your energy? Tune in to find out, and be ready to question everything you thought you knew about the future of real estate.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Major legal battles currently reshaping the real estate industry
• How new business models could impact the industry and what it means for traditional agents
• The importance of staying focused on serving clients and maintaining professionalism as a REALTOR®
• Who REALTORS® should actually be mad at and why it matters
• Leigh’s advice on how REALTORS® should channel their frustrations productively in these challenging times

Resources mentioned in this episode

• National Association of REALTORS®
• Consumer Federation of America
• Department of Justice

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Your home is your greatest investment. But is it truly protected? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Florida's top real estate insurance expert, Cyndee Haydon, CRS, CIPS, PMN. Learn how to safeguard your home from unexpected disasters, avoid costly insurance pitfalls, and ensure you have the best coverage possible through Cyndee's battle-tested wisdom, captivating stories, and practical tips. Don't miss this episode packed with invaluable insights and actionable advice just for you!

Key takeaways to listen for

• How does a risk rating of 2.0 impact flood insurance policies and homeowner responsibilities
• What is the 50% rule, and how does it affect home repairs and maintenance decisions?
• The implications of climate financial risk on mortgage affordability and homeownership
• Real-life insurance challenges and the tough realities of rebuilding in the 2024 real estate market
• A REALTORS® role in community integration and how they impact newcomers' sense of community and belonging

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Risk Factor
• Risk Rating 2.0 Methodology and Data Sources
• Understanding FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 System for Flood Insurance | Bankrate
• Community Rating System | FEMA.gov
• Insurance

About Cyndee Haydon, CRS, CIPS, PMN

Cyndee is a Broker Associate Future Home Realty ©. She is a top REALTOR® in Tampa Bay, specializing in short-term rentals, relocations, and probate sales. Known for her tech-savvy and concierge approach, she simplifies complex tech tools for clients. As Chair of the National Association of REALTOR® Insurance Committee, she's a national advocate and trainer on insurance issues. An accomplished author, she offers invaluable guidance for probate sellers.

Connect with Cyndee

• LinkedIn: Cyndee Haydon, CRS PMN, CIPS
• Instagram: @cyndeehaydon
• Facebook: Cyndee Haydon | Cyndee for FR
• Email: [email protected]
• Number: (727) 710-8035

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Welcome back to another exciting episode! I'm thrilled to reintroduce our esteemed guest, John Bell III from the Veterans Administration. Today, John brings us crucial and timely updates on the Veterans loan program. Whether you're a Veteran yourself, know one, or you're a REALTOR® eager to update your newsletter with the latest information, this episode is packed with insights just for you. Enjoy the conversation, drop your questions or thoughts in the comments, and let's dive into the latest on VA loans!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Updates on the temporary rule changes for VA loans
• What improvements can you see on the VA loan program appraisals?
• Regulatory changes in the VA loan program and its benefits
• Innovative support programs for Veterans with financial difficulties
• Proactive measures to help Veterans manage escalating insurance premiums
• The VA’s expanded training resources to educate real estate professionals so they can serve Veterans effectively

Resources mentioned in this episode

• VA Home Loans Home
• LGY Communications Link
• ServiceNow Portal Link 
• Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) Program
• Federal Register:: Loan Guaranty: Servicer Regulation Changes
• Circulars: Calendar Years 2021 to Present - VA Home Loans

To receive announcements and updates regarding the VA Home Loan program, please register at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVAVBA/subscribers/new?preferences=true 

About John Bell III

John E. Bell III began serving as Executive Director of the Loan Guaranty Service on June 21, 2022. He is responsible for delivering VA Home Loan Benefits to his fellow Veterans. Mr. Bell has extensive mortgage industry experience, having served in leadership roles with nationwide lenders for over 20 years before starting his career with the VA in 2010.

Mr. Bell's top priorities are ensuring that VA home loan benefits are the product of choice for Veterans and that Loan Guaranty is the VA program of choice for his 900 talented staff.

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app at https://pod.link/1153262163, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Libby Azzarello joins us in today's episode to chat about relationship-building strategies to make real estate easy and fun for your clients. She also tells a story about a bizarre home with doll-themed rooms, an inflatable palm tree, and a miniature piano. So tune in!

Key takeaways to listen for

• What you need to know to be a good REALTOR®
• The importance of having a solid real estate foundation
• Modern strategies to make real estate more enjoyable for your clients
• Reasons you should build positive relationships with your customers
• Why the pandemic was the ideal time to sell buyer-specific properties

Resources mentioned in this episode

• MLS.com
• Marriage or Mortgage
• Artkive

About Libby Azzarello

Libby is a Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston.

She grew up in the real estate industry, and at a young age, she was taken by the networking and sales process.

She has 8 years of combined experience in marketing, public relations, digital/social media strategy, and Real Estate technology. Through her experience with Disney, Chevrolet, and Bright MLS, she has built a strong foundation of customer service, strategy, and creative skills that help her exceed client expectations.

Connect with Libby

• Website: At Home with Libby
• Instagram: @athomewithlibby
• LinkedIn: Libby Azzarello
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone Number: 919-455-6228

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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As a mother and active real estate agent, today’s guest Jennifer Wehner shares valuable advice on aligning your professional and personal lives and her insights on today’s real estate market. Plus, be sure to catch her bizarre tale about a neighbor skinning a wild hog at her first open house!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Real estate market predictions and how to navigate them
• Factors influencing Arizona’s housing market performance 
• Parenting tips for REALTORS®

About Jennifer Wehner

Jennifer is the upcoming author of the book Renaissance Real Estate Agent. She began her real estate career as an investor in 2003, quickly becoming the top agent in her office within her first full year. She established her team in 2014, and by 2020, she had sold 373 homes and generated over $178 million in real estate volume. 

Some of her accomplishments include being named Team of the Year by the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in 2019, being named one of Real Trend’s national Best Agents 2013-2020, receiving the Women of Strength award given to a local realtor in her community every year, and being the top female Remax agent in the state of Arizona in 2017 before joining eXp Realty in 2018.

Connect with Jennifer

• Website: Jennifer Wehner
• YouTube: Jennifer Wehner
• Instagram: @jennifer.wehner

Connect with Leigh

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Catch Parnell Quinn and Megan Luther in today’s fun episode as we chat about the post-pandemic Colorado commercial market and the importance of reading a contract thoroughly. They also share Megan’s story about almost getting sued in her first deal and a woman in the shower in Parnell’s first house showing, so tune in!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Reasons to be cautious about how you price a property on sale
• What the commercial market is like in Colorado
• Why you should carefully read a contract before signing a deal
• Tips on how to stay calm when you get sued in real estate

Resources mentioned in this episode

Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #364: Mr. John Bell Iii

About Parnell Quinn

Parnell is a commercial broker and founder of The Simple Life Real Estate Co. He attended Middle Park High School and wasn’t too far from home when he went to college in Durango. But shortly after graduation, he headed to Japan. After a year there, he came back to Fraser and started working with his dad in his real estate office.

About Megan Luther

Megan is a broker under The Simple Life Real Estate Co. She is originally from Northern Minnesota, and she moved to Winter Park after graduating from college, having attended the College of Saint Benedict and St. John’s University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration. She enjoys all aspects of real estate and specializes in research, contracts, office administration, and organization.

Connect with Parnell and Megan

• Website: The Simple Life Colorado
• Instagram: @parnellquinn | @thesimplelifecolorado
• Facebook: The Simple Life Colorado
• LinkedIn: THE SIMPLE LIFE Colorado
• Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
• Phone No: 970-531-3334 | 970-531-7811
• Company Phone: 970-726-2000

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Today’s episode features real estate broker Lisa K. Lippman. She shares her impeccable knowledge of the highly unique New York City housing market, plus a crazy story about finding a shotgun in an apartment (which is illegal in New York!) So if you’re as curious as we are about New York City, don’t miss this!

Key takeaways to listen for

• The pros and cons of over gentrification
• Advantages of avoiding pocket listings
• Pre and Post-pandemic New York housing market trends
• Ways to motivate your children to continue your real estate legacy

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The Belnord
• Only Murders In The Building
• Brown Harris Stevens
• StreetEasy
• Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate Episode 3: Patrick Lilly
• Sex and the City

About Lisa K. Lippman

Lisa has been a top-producing residential real estate broker for over 23 years and has ranked #1 at Brown Harris Stevens from 2016 to 2019 and has consistently been in the top 50 brokers in the United States. 

Lisa takes great pride in her straightforward, intelligent, and honest approach. She understands the unique needs of each client and ensures a comfortable and confident experience throughout the purchase and/or sale process. Her ability to clearly listen to clients with a flawless memory, combined with her unbeatable work ethic and negotiation skills, allow her to serve her buyers and sellers with the highest degree of effectiveness.

Connect with Lisa

• Website: Real Estate Agent Lisa K. Lippman - Brown Harris Stevens
• Instagram: @lisalippmanrealestate
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Mike Simmons will give you the confidence to scale your business in today’s episode as he shares his expert advice on doing deals as a new investor, plus investing tips on thriving during shifting markets. Stay tuned to hear his absurd story on making novice mistakes with contractors and how they led to a contractor’s lien.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Factors that affect real estate property values and prices
• Do’s and don’ts when doing deals with contractors
• The importance of defining your roles in a partnership
• Strategies for growing a successful business in volatile markets
• Common mistakes investors make and how to fix them

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Google Maps
• Craigslist

Amazon books:

• Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson | Audiobook
• Who Not How by Dan Sullivan | Audible Audiobook

Want to learn the exact strategies Mike used to succeed in the real estate space? Sign up for his free course at https://www.mikesimmons.com/winningdirectmail and discover how you can earn seven figures yearly!

About Mike Simmons

Mike started investing in real estate in 2008. He has flipped houses, bought rentals, and wholesaled hundreds of deals. He is the owner of a successful real estate investing company, a lending company, and a partner in one of the country’s largest real estate mentorship/masterminds companies. 

He is the producer and host of Just Start Real Estate and has conducted over 350 interviews with entrepreneurs who run 6, 7, and 8-figure businesses. He specializes in helping entrepreneurs create systems, processes, and automation that allow them to work on their businesses.

Connect with Mike

• Website: Mike Simmons
• Podcast: Just Start Real Estate with Mike Simmons
• LinkedIn: Mike Simmons
• Twitter: @MikeSSimmons
• Instagram: @mikessimmons
• Facebook: Mike Simmons
• YouTube: Mike Simmons
• Email: [email protected]

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

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From creepy ghost stories to fun and loving memories, every home has its own story to tell, and you can explore them all with Amanda Zielike’s new venture, HouseNovel. Learn the motivation and goals behind HouseNovel, plus hear Amanda’s crazy story about how she experienced a whirlwind of emotions in starting a website when you listen until the end of this podcast.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Reasons behind the establishment of HouseNovel
• HouseNovel: What it’s about and how it safeguards user privacy
• The importance of transparency during the home-buying process
• Should you reveal if a murder occurred in a house you’re selling?

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #361: Angelica Ventrice
• Zillow
• Ancestry
• The Amityville Horror
• Crazy Sh*T In Real Estate #300: Leigh Brown
• Twin Cities couple aim to preserve the history of every home in the nation

About Amanda Zielike

Amanda is the CEO and Co-Founder of HouseNovel, the United States’ largest and fastest-growing home history platform. Before starting HouseNovel, she founded A/Z Strategy Partners, was a marketing leader in the commercial real estate industry, and worked as a mediator for the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. Today, Amanda is paving the way for a new wave of massively scalable female-led startups.

Connect with Amanda

• Website: HouseNovel
• Instagram: @housenovel
• LinkedIn: Amanda Zielike | HouseNovel 
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 612 819 2410

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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• Instagram: @followupboss
• Facebook Page: Follow Up Boss
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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com

Get started on building your real estate business’ digital advertising plan and improve your Search Engine Optimization in today’s episode with online marketing expert Dan Barrett. Don’t miss out on his advice about finding your niche and generating leads so you can close more deals online!

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why your business should focus on a niche
• The significance of identifying your business goals
• Internet navigation tips and tools to boost your real estate marketing tactics
• Organic ways to increase your SEO
• Genuine link-building suggestions for your website

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Google Ads
• TikTok
• El Toro IP Targeting
• National Association of REALTORS®
• YouTube
• Semrush
• Ahrefs
• Google Trends
• ActiveRain

About Dan Barrett

Dan is the founder and head nerd at AdWords Nerds. His unique approach to finding motivated sellers combines online marketing best practices with rapid data collection and intense focus. It has helped dozens of clients grow their investment businesses while spending less time on marketing. He also runs the REI Lead Gen Mastermind, a high-level coaching program that teaches investors the skills they need to market online.

Connect with Dan

• Website: AdWords Nerds
• LinkedIn: Daniel Barrett
• Facebook: Adwords Nerds
• Twitter: @adwordsnerds
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (860) 944 5653

Connect with Leigh

Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.

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Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training
How to Dominate During This Recession!

Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing.

Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com