Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #33 with Drew Fristoe

In this episode, Leigh interviews Drew Fristoe from Fredericksburg, Virginia. You can see the most unexpected things when you walk into a client’s home. What do you do when what you see is a cause for concern when it comes to listing a property? Listen as Drew shares his hilarious story on the Crazy Shit in Real Estate Podcast and how he stumbled upon a very awkward scenario.  

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Time Stamped Show Notes: 

• 00:33 – Today Leigh welcomes Drew Fristoe 
• 00:43 – Drew is from Fredericksburg, Virginia 

• 00:52 – Drew is with Coldwell Banker Elite 

• 01:00 – One should visit Fredericksburg if they want to know more about the Civil War 
• 02:12 – Drew worked with an older realtor 
• 02:22 – They had a client who was also an older gentleman that wanted to list his house 

• 02:30 – When Drew had the house viewing, the client was really sick 
• 02:50 – Drew was told to just go around the house, so that’s what he and his partner did 
• 03:00 – Drew’s partner asked him to go into the master’s bedroom and there was a mannequin 

• 03:47 – Drew and his partner talked about the mannequin in the car 
• 04:15 – Drew was wondering what they were going to do with showings 
• 04:35 – The mannequin was gone when the house was listed 

• 05:29 – It was a bit awkward for Drew to explain the mannequin to his older partner 
• 06:18 – The house did sell  
• 07:00 – Leigh mentions she can have a show like “Scandal” 
• 07:50 – Find Drew on social media as Drew Fristoe and call him at 540-847-1212 
• 08:30 – Consumers can also tweet Leigh Brown with their own crazy story  

3 Key Points:

1. Be prepared and be professional—you can see the most unexpected things in a house viewing. 
2. Always be honest with your client about any concerns that come up.  
3. Real estate can be serious and hilarious, at the same time.