"Isn't every Realtor like Josh Flagg?"

I got a phone call from my best friend over the weekend. We had lived together during college before graduating and moving in opposite directions. Her and her husband are just starting the process to buy their first home. 

She called to ask a few questions about the pre-approval process and then excitedly said "I can't wait for my REALTOR to fight for what I want. I want to see them be like Josh Flagg. Isn't every REALTOR like Josh Flagg?" 
We both started laughing at the same time... If you've ever seen Million Dollar Listing on Bravo, you know who Josh Flagg is, what types of homes he lists, that he does fight for all of his clients and that he is also a reality TV star. 


There are so many different types of real estate agents in the world. One of the best pieces of advice I can give any home buyers is that you want to feel comfortable with your agent. They are the professional who is representing you on one of the biggest (if not, the biggest) purchases of your life. You need to have a good feeling about them and trust that they will get the job done and they will in fact... Fight For You.

Every buyer has different requirements. Some want an agent who has been in the business for years and years. Other want the "new guy" who has all the time to give them. Some people want the familiarities of a referral whereas others want someone who knows nothing about them. Any and all are good as long as you, as a buyer, are comfortable.

So go find your "Josh Flagg"!

Happy House Hunting!

- A. Brown

My First Blog Post (how cliche)

With a To-Do List a mile long and envelopes to address and send out, I choose today to start my blog. Starting a blog is not on my To-Do list. But when the inspiration and motivation hits, you just have to jump! 

That is kind of what I've been doing as of late. I find these sudden bursts of extreme motivation and I can't help but do whatever my mind is telling me to do. Except for the cookies in the break room... My mind said that one was OK, but you'd be proud to know I entered the room and left with only coffee :)

A little about this blog (at least what I intend for it to be): This is not your average Real Estate Blog. You'll be able to follow me to learn about real estate (of course), but I'll also cover the fun stuff. Let's face it, its much more fun to blog about about room design and staging ideas than finances and economics. There will also be the occasional food/fashion posts as well. Just call this blog 'diverse'. 

I'll also be taking input from you all! Comment on what you would like to know about and I'll do my best to give you what you want. 

Now that 'My First Blog Post' is written, I can write about the fun stuff.. Stay tuned for more!

-A. Brown