Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #53 with Patti Sherwood

Taking the leap from a part-time to full-time realtor isn't an easy decision. However, for Patti, a decision had to be made and she hasn't looked back since. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Patti Sherwood, a realtor from Charlestown, West Virginia who just started in the industry 4 years ago. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:45 – Leigh introduces Patti 01:04 – Patti is from Charlestown, West Virginia 01:22 – Patti has been licensed in West Virginia for 4 years now 01:40 – Patti thought she would've gone full-time earlier, but it was a leap of faith to do so 03:06 – Patti shares the first positive, but crazy thing that happened to her 03:20 – Patti had a call from a buyer relocating to West Virginia 03:35 – The woman learned about Patti from a local real estate magazine and she thought Patti looked friendly and easy to deal with 03:54 – Patti was taken aback and considered this a positive thing 04:11 – They had a smooth transaction 04:31 – Many realtors underestimate the power of their photographs 05:05 – Patti was shocked by the amount of realtors that did NOT look like their photographs 05:48 – Patti thinks that most crazy things in real estate come from the realtors 07:10 – Patti finds technology challenging 07:24 – Patti discusses her views on how realtors treat their clients 08:13 – Some realtors are active online, but don't always answer inquiries or calls 08:20 – Realtors should have a common etiquette and basic, customer service practices 08:58 – Patti shares some advice to realtors: 09:04 – "If you're called to this business, then you will be successful—unless you get in your own way" 09:26 – Make sure you have your support network in place when taking that leap into real estate 09:38 – Whatever you do, it impacts your reputation 10:06 – "Don't despise the small things" 10:29 – Leigh shares advice to the consumers 11:02 – Find Patti on her website and by email 12:00 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate 3 Key Points Taking that leap into real estate is easier when you have your support network behind you. Consumers are expecting to meet the realtors that they see in the photographs. Be mindful of what you do because you only have one name, brand, and reputation. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music