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Real Estate, Real LaughsOpen House Blunder And Other Crazy Stories With Brett MillerReal Estate Real Laugh has a new episode with one of the most bizarre experiences you could ever imagine in the real estate space! Many investors have different experiences in the real estate space, but Brett Miller's comical real estate story is quite bizarre. Brett had an experience during an open house where he never reconfirmed his client's trip out of town. Surprisingly enough, when he got into the place for the open house, he heard the music playing in the primary suite room. He knocked on the door, but no one answered, so he opened it and never...2022-12-0725 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsWeird And Funny Real Estate Stories From Toluca Lake With Craig StrongToluca is one of those really interesting places that not a lot of people really hear about. But it’s a really cool neighborhood that’s preferred by many celebrities. Craig Strong specializes in listings in this area as well as nearby Studio City, and boy does he have interesting stories to tell! It turns out that not even neighborhoods as cool and gentrified as Toluca Lake are safe from the weird and ridiculous. As real estate agents, it’s just something we are bound to encounter, whether we’re knocking on a trailer home or a million-dollar celebrity house. T...2022-11-1124 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsFascinating Real Estate Stories: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly With Philip BorodaThere is no one experience when it comes to the real estate industry. The beauty in that is how it offers us an abundance of insights, not to mention some good laughs, on navigating our journeys—be it the good, the bad, or the ugly. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to share his very own interesting real estate stories is top real estate agent Philip Boroda. From the craziest listings to billionaire clients and everything in between, they serve us both wisdom and laughter that give us a glimpse of the variety of experiences in real estate. And if...2022-09-0836 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsWild Celebrity Stories With Valerie Fitzgerald And Bob HurwitzEveryone listens to stories. And what story can be more head turning than that of a celebrity? Most people tend to listen to a hot gossip or a funny story, and on this episode, Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz will drop some crazy and fun celebrity stories from real famous people whom they have worked with. If you want to hear more, tune in on this latest episode of Real Estate, Real Laughs with your hosts, Valerie and Bob!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2022-07-0823 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsFun And Crazy Real Estate Stories That Seem Unreal With Gene LeoniReal estate could be fun! Join Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz as they talk with Gene Leoni about different stories and instances with their real estate deals that are fun, crazy, bizarre, thrilling, and unreal! This proves that some real estate deals have a bit of fun and craziness around them with learning as well. Some involve kids, celebrities, robbers, and even animals! Listen to this free-flowing discussion with Gene! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2022-05-0937 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsNeed A Good Laugh? Here Are Some Crazy Open House StoriesCan you imagine walking into an open house at noon, only to see a nude dude swimming in the pool? Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz drop hilarious stories involving crazy open houses. There’s that one time when Bob meets a person claiming to be a relative of the President of China. When showing verification of funds, she had 5 billion in an account in Hong Kong! It’s not often you meet people like these in general business. If you want to hear more mind-numbing stories, this episode’s for you. Tune in!Love the sh...2022-04-1129 min
Real Estate, Real LaughsThe most interesting showing stories in real estate with Darlene HuttonBelieve it or not, real estate is not only about dealing with property owners and few crazy encounters are expected. Today‘s guest is Darlene Hutton a seasoned realtor who shares many stories with us on what happens when kids try to sabotage a sale and much more. Find out how private moments spill over into conducting business Don’t miss out on this episode,Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2022-02-0730 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBunnies & Red Flags: On todays episode we have Gary Gold the legendary real estate agent who sold the infamous Playboy Mansion.In today’s episode we have Gary Gold, a legendary real estate agent who sold some of the most famous houses this city has to offer including his record breaking $100 million sale of the Playboy Mansion. Gary sold thousands of homes throughout his career and has gained a ton of knowledge on how to deal with buys, sellers and the market. He joins us today to talk about how to spot red flag when dealing with buyers and how to steer clear of those for future dealings.Love th...2022-01-2433 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBehind the Curtain: Funny Stories with Sean McClellan encountering hard money lenders, and private investigators.Mortgage Loans is a meticulous process for every realtor. It must be done carefully and intricately to seal the sale of the property but given the fact that clients are always different, a few crazy encounters are to be expected. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz are joined by their friend, Sean McClellan, to look back on some of his most memorable hard money lenders in particularly one lender who ends up being his wife. Sean also opens up about how he used an private investigator to track down a client and much more.2022-01-1735 minReal Estate, Real LaughsUnusual Holiday Stories You Would't Forget With Bob Hurwitz & Valerie FitzgeraldToday’s episode is a Holiday special with stories about OJ Simpson, how to deal with a buyer who’s incarcerated and much more. Don’t miss out on this wild Special Episode.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2021-12-2019 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBehind The Curtain: Hilarious Stories in Real Estate with Shervin RoohparvarToday’s guest is Shervin Roohparvar, the “Shahs of Sunset” and entrepreneur will join us on the podcast to talk about crazy tales involving a potential murder suspects, reptiles and luxury real estate.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2021-12-1026 minReal Estate, Real LaughsWhen House Showing Goes Off The Rails With Paul RoseberryHouse showing is a meticulous process for every realtor. It must be done carefully and intricately to seal the sale of the property. But since clients are always different, a few crazy encounters are expected. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz are joined by their friend, Paul Roseberry, to look back on some of his most memorable house showings, particularly buyers who end up not being able to afford the property at all. Paul also opens up about the marketing strategies he uses, detailing the topics that make him relatable and easy to connect to potential customers.2021-12-0338 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBizarre Stories Of Hidden Rooms And Unexpected Client EncountersFinding hidden rooms in a house is always fun but what’s even funnier is the different ways they’re used by previous owners. In this episode, Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob share some fascinating stories of hidden rooms they’ve encountered during deals. From underground secure offices to a sex hotline office, you never know what to expect when you go into prime real estate. Plus, they chat about what it’s like to suspect a bogus client that’s actually real and how Google has helped in preventing bogus buyers. Tune in for more unbelievable real estate anecdotes right here...2021-11-2622 minReal Estate, Real LaughsUnusual Seller Stories You Wouldn't Forget With Bob HurwitzThere’s never a dull moment in the world of high-end real estate. On today’s show, Bob Hurwitz of the Hurwitz James Company returns for chitchat with Valerie Fitzgerald. This week, they share amusing seller stories they've experienced when dealing with sellers in Southern California. From luxurious beach houses in Malibu to mansions of world-famous rock stars, listen to funny and bizarre stories that will make you laugh and creep you out! https://valeriefitzgerald.com2021-11-1921 minReal Estate, Real LaughsThe Most Interesting Animal Stories In Real Estate With Georgina JacobsonBelieve it or not, real estate is not only about dealing with property owners but also encountering their animals. In every transaction you will be working on, expect several animal stories to make you smile. Georgina Jacobson joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to talk about her fair share of interesting and crazy animal encounters. They talk about owners getting bitten by their own pets, baby sharks swimming in the middle of a living room, endangered species on the wall, and many more. They also go over some of their client's most unusual and demanding requests, as well as...2021-11-1225 minReal Estate, Real LaughsGetting Paid On Success: Rolling The Dice On Commissions In Real EstateWhen you sell real estate and engage a real estate broker, you pay for time and expertise, which is why agents want a fair commission. Experienced agents make a world of difference when selling their property, often netting a higher profit. In this episode, our hosts Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz talk about commissions and why some real estate brokers set their commissions as they do. Valerie and Bob also share stories about their previous clients and their properties. Listen in and learn why commissions are the bread and butter of real estate brokers. 2021-10-2925 minReal Estate, Real LaughsPulling The Glittery Curtains Behind Luxury Real Estate With Michael EisenbergLet's continue pulling back the curtains behind the scenes of luxury real estate. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz in this episode is Michael Eisenberg. Michael shares a couple of great stories across his journey in real estate just to get that listing—from the extreme to the weird. Have you tried literally FedExing yourself to someone's office? How about buying a concert ticket in exchange for an offer? Michael has, and he is going to tell you more about them. Plus, discover the reality of being in this part of real estate. Uncover what goes on behind the gl...2021-10-2230 minReal Estate, Real LaughsDealing With The Rich And Famous With Debra Johnston, The Queen Of Atlanta's Luxury Real EstateThe fun part of being in the luxury market is how you get to meet so many interesting people. And with them are interesting stories to tell. As the absolute queen of Atlanta luxury real estate, Debra Johnston is never short of those. In this episode, she joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to take us into the world of dealing with celebrities and high-profile clients in real estate. From the funniest to the embarrassing, Debra spills some of her crazy encounters in this space. Follow along to this conversation and get a taste of the lives of the r...2021-10-1524 minReal Estate, Real LaughsUnpredictable Clients: Outrageous Encounters In High-End Real Estate With Bob HurwitzUnpredictable clients are what makes real estate encounters so exciting. You never know who or what you might get! From celebrities in disguise, bus-sized entourages, and even bogus buyer stories with happy endings, high-end real estate buyers make for some of the wildest experiences. Join Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz on another episode filled with comical real estate true stories. Listen to outrageous client encounters that are sure to leave you slack-jawed with laughter and awe!2021-10-0825 minReal Estate, Real LaughsFrom A Pet Situation To A Celebrity Encounter In Luxury Real Estate With LA Jolla’s Top Agent, Pete MiddletonA hawk and rabbit situation. A trippy house. A visit with a kid. All of these and more count for all the fun and interesting stories Pete Middleton is going to bring to the table in today's show. Pete and the Middleton Team are one of the top five most successful teams in luxury real estate in the San Diego areas of LA Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho, and Santa Fe. He joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to share with us some of the memorable experiences he'd had in his career. He talks about a celebrity encounter that had him...2021-10-0145 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBehind The Curtain: Funny Stories In Real Estate Sales With Davina PotratzWhile real estate can be a serious, rewarding job, it can have funny, weird and downright unnerving moments too. In this episode, we listen to funny stories in the world of real estate sales. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz sit down for a conversation with reality TV star and real estate maven, Davina Potratz. Davina talks about professionalism in the real estate space and shares funny stories of some of her more unique encounters. Listen in and be amused at these tales from behind the curtain.2021-10-0135 minReal Estate, Real LaughsBob Hurwitz On Unbelievable Yet True Stories About Real EstateMany people don't know that real estate is so much more than properties, paperwork, and financial transactions. It is the funny and crazy true stories that make it way colorful. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald is Bob Hurwitz of the Hurwitz James Company. Together, they talk about the most memorable deals they have made throughout the years in the real estate industry. They tell a number of mesmerizing stories, from meeting the most interesting people to finding freakish things in someone's home. Bob also talks about why many people still view properties they cannot afford and why gut feeling is sometimes...2021-09-3041 min