Real Talk with Leigh Brown
🎙️ Formerly Crazy Sh*t in Real Estate
Shatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real estate! On Real Talk with Leigh Brown, nothing’s off-limits. Whether it's the real estate roller coaster, housing policies that make no sense, or the unpredictable chaos of working with people, Leigh brings bold stories, smart perspective, and a whole lotta sass.
It’s the truth behind the transactions, from deals that go sideways to the moments that remind you why this work matters. If you’ve ever felt like no one’s saying what really goes down in real estate... you just found your people.
Pull up a chair. You’re in good company now.
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At Whom Should You Be Mad, REALTORS®? with Leigh Brown
Episode 474
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 13:09
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
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How to Disaster-Proof Your Home: Key Insurance Strategies with Cyndee Haydon, CRS, CIPS, PMN - Part 1
Episode 473
Thursday, August 29, 2024 • Duration 43:45
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
Navigating VA Loan Changes: Expert Insights from John Bell III
Episode 464
Thursday, July 4, 2024 • Duration 40:20
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
374 - Pursuing Surprise and Delight in Real Estate with Libby Azzarello
Season 1 · Episode 374
Thursday, November 10, 2022 • Duration 38:30
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
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.
373 - Gaining Traction Through Accountability and Domestic Leverage with Jennifer Wehner
Season 1 · Episode 373
Thursday, November 3, 2022 • Duration 22:59
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
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.
372 - Contracts, Lawyers, and Lawsuits with Parnell Quinn and Megan Luther
Season 1 · Episode 372
Thursday, October 27, 2022 • Duration 23:07
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
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.
371 - What’s Going On with The NYC Housing Market? with Lisa K. Lippman
Season 1 · Episode 371
Thursday, October 20, 2022 • Duration 28:29
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
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.
370 - Why You Are Your Best Investment with Mike Simmons
Season 1 · Episode 370
Thursday, October 13, 2022 • Duration 26:20
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
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.
369 - Preserving Home History Through HouseNovel with Amanda Zielike
Season 1 · Episode 369
Thursday, October 6, 2022 • Duration 27:10
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?
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.
368 - Online Marketing Trends and Strategies for Real Estate SEO with Dan Barrett
Season 1 · Episode 368
Thursday, September 29, 2022 • Duration 38:26
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
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.
"You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program
Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly! Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!
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.
"You Ask. Leigh Answers." Your Affordable Coaching Program
Hey there, real estate pros! Are you ready for some more Leigh Brown wisdom in your life? Then don't miss out on my brand-new program, "You Ask. Leigh Answers." It's your exclusive gateway to the insights and advice you need to supercharge your real estate business. With "You Ask. Leigh Answers." you get Direct Access to Leigh Brown, directly!, Expert Coaching, Community Connection, and Extensive Resources. Whether listening to this on the go or watching at home, sign up today at Answers.RealEstate and take your business to the next level. Trust me, you'll be glad you did!
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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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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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.
Start your free, all-access trial today. There’s no credit card required. For a limited time, Follow Up Boss is doubling the free trial for CSIRE listeners—that’s a full 30 days to see how Follow Up Boss helps you close more deals.
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.
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