Show notes
From pouncing wolves to snapping snakes, Kimberly Adams-Mann has seen it all in real estate – and lived to tell about it. Kimberly dives into stories of abandoned dogs and hoarding, clues us in on the way she handles challenging sales, and tells us why it’s sometimes just easier to smile. Tune in to hear how Kimberly manages working with her husband, and why she’d pick taxidermy over pet damage any day. 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: 00:55 – Kimberly’s background 01:00 – Kimberly was born in San Francisco, grew up in Wisconsin, then moved to northern Illinois; she could be an English teacher if she wanted to be 01:15 – Her family has been restoring properties since she was in her 20s; she moved back from England and got into real estate about 5 years ago 02:35 – The trouble with animals in real estate 03:09 – You have to get past bad animal stuff if you want to succeed in real estate, and just smile sometimes 03:30 – CSIRE Story 03:35 – Kimberly received a listing opportunity; a woman had gotten ill and dogs were left on her property 03:45 – The property was left a disaster; she even needed people to sign waivers that they understood that there was a biological hazard on the property 04:00 – She got the property, listed it, sold it to one of her investors, and the investor listed it with he again later 04:20 – There was a lack of care for the property because she had gone to the hospital, but she was a hoarder as well 04:55 – Hoarding: The house had pathways to rooms and some places were not even accessible 05:13 – The biggest form of hoarding Kimberly has seen is papers, like stacks of old bills 05:36 – The property was on MLS but wasn’t traditionally marketed and was sold quickly to the investor 06:15 – Agents brought investors through 06:45 – Doing the right thing and being honest about concerns/hazards and what you need to do to protect your business 07:00 – Kimberly’s husband is her business partner, he’s nicer and the “rainmaker,” and she come in to tell how it is 07:30 – Taxidermy stories 07:40 – Her husband saw a stuffed pouncing wolf displayed right inside a front door 08:00 – She was walking through a house she loved, went into the family room, and saw a stuffed coiled snake in the living room 09:20 – She prefers taxidermy over pet damage 10:40 – Contact Kimberly through their website: tamthomes.com - (262)676-2383 3 Key Points Do what you need to do to protect your business. Be honest and clear about your listings and protect your clients. Get past animal stuff with a good attitude: It may not be bad to the client. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Melissa Valder