Real Talk with Leigh Brown
Real Talk with Leigh Brown🎙️ Formerly Crazy Sh*t in Real EstateShatter the HGTV-induced veneer of real estate! On Real Talk with Leigh Brown, nothing's off-limits.
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What Buyers See That Sellers Don't with Athena Brownson (opens the original)
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Athena Brownson is a REALTOR®, home staging expert, former X Games athlete, and apparently someone who has enough stories to keep us talking all day. We talk about what staging really means, why sellers don't always see their homes the way buyers do, and how AI is giving agents some surprisingly useful tools for preparing a property without spending a fortune. You're going to want to hear this. Key takeaways to listen for Why good staging isn't about making a house look expensive How AI can help
The Part of Buying a House Nobody Talks About with Cody Bartkoski (opens the original)
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Buying or selling a house doesn't end at the closing table. There are still codes to exchange, utilities to transfer, questions to answer, and a whole lot of little details that can turn into a headache. Cody Bartkoski saw the same problems happening over and over and decided there had to be a better way. We talk about what happens after closing, how technology can make that handoff easier, and why a smoother process is better for everyone. Key takeaways to listen for What happens after the clos
Are We Asking the Wrong Questions? (opens the original)
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Sometimes the biggest problem isn't the answer. It's the question. This week we're looking beyond the headlines to ask what really matters. We'll talk about: Why the debate over AI may be missing the bigger issue. What a North Carolina HOA assessment teaches us about homeownership and financial responsibility. The continuing battle over private listings, consumer access, and who really benefits. Whether housing affordability conversations are focused on symptoms instead of causes. When we ask be
Private Listings: Are Consumers Getting the Full Story? (opens the original)
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This week's headlines all point to one important question. Private listings are expanding. Buyers are wondering how to find every available home. Sellers are hearing more about selling without an agent. Brokerages are debating listing policies, and ethics complaints are making national news. So here's the question. Are consumers getting the full story? Resources for this episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ExaK3ixAvI Join the Conversation Live Thanks for spending part of your day with me. E
3 Quick Housing Headlines & A Reminder of the American Promise (opens the original)
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Three headlines. One bigger conversation. This week, I'll share my perspective on three stories shaping the real estate industry: AI's growing role in the homebuying journey Zillow, MRED, and Compass taking their listing control fight back to federal court Why more older adults are choosing "Golden Girls" style housing They're very different stories, but they all point to one question: What does the future of homeownership look like? I'll also share a reminder about the American promise that has
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