Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #56 with David Zeitz

Natural calamities happen when we least expect them to and for Lumberton, North Carolina, it happened in October of 2016. David was one of those who responded to the call to help those who were affected by the hurricane. Until now, they are still in need of help. In this episode, Leigh welcomes David Zeits who has been in real estate for almost 15 years. He is an agent for Coldwell Banker Premier Team Realty in Lumberton, North Carolina. 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:  00:21 – Introduction for today's episode 00:38 – Leigh introduces David 01:13 – David is from Lumberton, Southeast of North Carolina 01:33 – Lumberton is still recovering from the hurricane 01:49 – David has been a real estate broker for almost 15 years 02:29 – David shares his story which happened when he was just starting in real estate 02:37 – David had a call from a lady in Radcliff, Kentucky 02:51 – The lady was calling in regards to her inherited property; she suspected someone was squatting in the house 03:18 – David visited the property and when he knocked, someone answered him 03:36 – David was greeted by a man 04:00 – David asked the man how he was able to live in the house 04:13 – David told the man that he needed to go because he needed to sell the house 04:30 – David said this was the craziest thing he's seen and he's been chased by a turkey, at a different listing 06:06 – David has been chased by all sorts of animals 06:18 – The buyer was not with David when he visited the house 06:59 – This is one of the reasons why consumers should use realtors 07:47 – "I sell service" 08:22 – Leigh asks David about how he copes with those who have dealt with the hurricane 08:52 – David didn't have any idea of the hurricane's magnitude 09:11 – David thought that it was just a storm that would pass the next day 09:21 – The reports were coming in about the river reaching an all-time high 09:37 – The levee didn't break the water 10:05 – One of David's friends had a river flowing through his house 10:23 – One of David's rental properties was flooded 10:50 – To realtors, we are our own business 11:31 – David has properties in other areas 11:52 – David thinks they've taken water for granted 12:30 – Wendy Harris is a big help for Lumberton 13:05 – Realtors need to look for opportunities to help each other 13:16 – To consumers, when you hire one realtor, the whole association is backing you 14:25 – The realtor's commitment to the community 14:48 – Leigh shares why she's proud to be a realtor 15:48 – Realtors can participate in a realtor relief fund which is an outreach program that protects realtors and communities 16:26 – David is available at 401 E. 11th St., Lumberton, North Carolina 28358, through his phone at 910-536-4663, website and email 17:59 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate 3 Key Points Realtors should always support their local community. When a consumer hires you, you are providing them a SERVICE. There's a symbiotic relationship between the community and real estate associations.