Tiffany DeLucia - Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #131

Have you ever been afraid of walking into an unfamiliar house and coming face to face with a dead animal? Well never fear, because New Jersey broker Tiffany DeLucia is here to tell you all about her several encounters with corpses, both animal and human. Tune in as Tiffany explains how she sold a house with a dead raccoon inside and why it's important to stay safe while selling real estate. 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: 00:40 - Tiffany's Background 00:48 - She's been in real estate for 22 years and "basically came out of the womb and started selling." 00:54 - She lives in New Jersey and covers North Central New Jersey 01:46 - Tiffany's CSIRE Story 01:53 - She tends to discover dead bodies - animal and human at her listings 02:12 - Recently had an investor purchase a home from a bank and discovered a dead body in the septic system 02:45 - House was historic and no one knew who the person was or how they ended up there 04:11 - The last home she sold had a dead raccoon in the wall that the bank refused to remove 05:00 - Had to put in the notes on MLS that there was a dead raccoon in the wall that won't be removed but in the end had 17 offers on the property 05:50 - Never crossed her mind not to tell people about the raccoon in the wall 06:15 - This can be a reminder that it's ok to disclose everything on the property 07:30 - How Tiffany handles animal and human corpses 07:40 - First experience was in Vermont listing a beautiful primary home 08:13 - Received a call that the owner was trying to kill himself while there was a showing 08:46 - Called the real estate commission and they told her the owner wasn't of sound mind and she couldn't list the property 09:20 - She has encountered emergency situations plenty of times and has had to call police or fire services 09:40 - Tiffany also trains other real estate professionals 09:48 - She tries to make her lessons fun and memorable by joking to help make the ideas stick 10:42 - Sometimes it's a scary business and you need to be prepared 11:45 - She joined a leadership academy through North Central Jersey Association of Realtors and emphasizes safety the most 12:04 - Tiffany's contact information: Cell number: (862) 242-0390 or email her at [email protected]  3 Key Points Be sure to check all aspects of a house when purchasing - including the septic system A house can sell even in less than ideal circumstances Safety is important to keep in mind while selling real estate  Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Katie Allard