230 - "Don't Expect Perfect, Expect Real" with Kevin Hultgren

It's very important to take down your open house signs at the end of the day. Why? Just ask Kevin Hultgren, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan. Listen in to hear Kevin share what happened, what he learned, and what consumers can do to get the best agent for the job in this crazy market.  Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. If you're tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special "CSIRE" discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 - Introducing Kevin, an agent for Real Estate One in Southgate, Michigan; they are the largest broker in the state of Michigan 02:45 - The real estate supply and demand; it's crazy and exciting right now, but you need a professional to get an offer accepted 04:10 - Kevin's CSIRE story 04:20 - They had an open house; he left the sign out afterward and it was up all week 04:35 - The following Saturday, someone walked in through the seller's front door as he was getting out of the shower; Kevin was mortified and embarrassed 06:50 - The lessons 07:15 - The listing agent smoothed things over for him before he even knew about it 07:40 - Now he has a checklist and makes sure he has all the materials he needs  09:25 - Respect the seller's space if you're touring their home 10:05 - Tips for consumers 10:10 - Ask your agent what they use for a checklist and to manage details 11:00 - Don't expect perfect, expect real 11:35 - Know that you are working with a human; choose a professional who knows what they are doing 12:45 - State programs for first time home buyers 13:05 - Private and public support for first-time buyers is a great thing; he recently helped a 22-year-old client buy his first home 15:05 - How to reach Kevin: email [email protected] or call (734)642-8635 3 Key Points Don't forget to take the "Open House" signs down!  Respect that someone still lives there if you're touring a house.  Keep track of the details.