Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #78 with Andrea Murphy

The last thing you you want to see during a closing is two people fighting. But the VERY last thing you want to see is two mothers fighting. But that's what realtors Andrea Murphy and Morgan Bowling, were facing when they had to close on a home in their hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Want to learn how they averted disaster? Tune-in to this week's episode of CSIRE to find out! 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:  00:38 – Leigh introduces Andrea and Morgan 01:08 – Andrea and Morgan are from Louisville, Kentucky 01:13 – Andrea has been in the business for a little over 4 years 01:15 – Andrea is Morgan's managing broker 01:18 – Morgan has been in the business for a little over 2 years 01:34 – Andrea and Morgan have survived the crucial years of real estate 02:49 – Andrea and Morgan share their story 03:05 – Morgan listed a property 03:14 – The person on the deed was unmarried, in jail, and only had a power of attorney through his mother 03:35 – The mother completed the title work page, but marked that the seller as "married" 03:42 – Morgan didn't know that the seller was married 04:25 – Apparently, the husband was not only estranged but also in jail 05:50 – Andrea went to jail to talk to the sellers in person 06:07 – With two sellers on the deed, there need to be two powers of attorney 07:38 – Unfortunately, the seller already had a visitor so Andrea wasn't able to see him 07:40 – Andrea had to go back to jail on a Saturday at 7AM 08:20 – Andrea was able to talk to the seller, and ask him to sign a power of attorney 09:07 – The seller said he would sign if Andrea will talk to his mother 09:20 – She talked to the mother and said that they wanted her son's things from the house 09:42 – Morgan called the wife's mother (the other power of attorney) to inquire about the husband's belongings 09:45 – Unfortunately, she had thrown out the belonging 10:45 – Eventually the husband made his mother power of attorney 11:00 – Morgan now has 2 power of attorneys that needs to be forwarded to the title company 11:15 – Morgan called the mothers and informed them the schedule of the closing 11:25 – Both mothers told Morgan that they shouldn't be in one place together or hell will break lose 12:00 – Morgan arranged have the mothers will come at different times to the closing 13:10 – Fortunately, the transaction closed and everyone got paid 13:38 – The buyer's agent was very cooperative even though the buyers themselves were upset with the delays 15:10 – Professionalism at all times pays dividends 15:20 – The value of commitment and tenacity 16:09 – Morgan reaches out to Andrea when she needs help 16:25 – Why they make an amazing team 18:36 – Reach Morgan through her mobile at 502 315 9975 and email 18:58 – Get in touch with Andrea at 812 589 9312 and email 19:55 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate 3 Key Points Even when you're stuck between two highly hostile clients, it's your obligation as a professional to keep the peace and remain dignified. Going the extra mile to get a deal DONE is always worth it. Take every experience as a learning opportunity, and be thankful there were people willing to help you through it. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music