Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #64 with Pauline Relkey

Back in the day, when dealings for a home went down in person, you'd experience the joy, firsthand, from sellers and buyers alike, when they finally closed that deal. Pauline Relkey was able to share in the joy of a first-time homebuyer as they closed a deal in-person with the seller. However, everyone in that room got a little bit more than they bargained. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Pauline Relkey who has been in real estate for 26 years and is from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  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 00:43 – Leigh introduces Pauline 00:55 – Pauline is located in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 01:00 – Pauline has been selling residential real estate for 26 years now 01:30 – Pauline always likes to see the funny side in everything 01:37 – Pauline's story started back in the day, when they would still make offers in person 01:53 – Back then, Pauline would call the agent, tell the agent about her offer for the listing, go to the seller's house, meet the seller and agent, and present the offer 02:15 – One evening, Pauline went to a seller's house and the agent answered the door 02:23 – Pauline and the agent went to the dining room where Pauline met the seller 02:37 – Pauline's buyers were first time buyers and they were very excited to buy the house 02:49 – Pauline went ahead with the offer 02:59 – Pauline got up from the table, turned around and saw the drapes in the living room 03:16 – Pauline's buyers were excited that the drapes were included in the sale 03:40 – Then the agent cleared his throat and when Pauline turned to him, he said "Pauline your skirt is caught in the back of your panty hose" 03:50 – Pauline had her "OMG" moment 04:15 – The buyers got the house and the sellers accepted their offer 04:24 – After their deal, the male agent quit the business 04:50 – During the realtors' function, Pauline's manager was talking about her 05:37 – "Life goes on, you have to laugh at yourself" 06:00 – Things may change over the years, but the excitement of a first-time homebuyer stays the same 06:34 – Even after 26 years, Pauline still gets excited with her first-time buyers 07:20 – Pauline likes convenience, but agrees that we lose the personal touch when we're not face-to-face and can't see body language 08:21 – The pantyhose story keeps Pauline relatable and human 09:05 – Reach out to Pauline through her website and by phone: 306-536-6545 09:53 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate  3 Key Points Funny and embarrassing things may happen—be able to just laugh at yourself. Relating with someone face-to-face is the best form of communication. First-time buyers will always have that excitement buying their first house—as a realtor, that excitement never gets old. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music