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Why would a LAPD cop become a Real Estate agent? · Connor with Honor: AI, Real Estate and Real Life

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  SPEAKER_01: Welcome back everyone.
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  SPEAKER_01: Today uh we're going deep on something pretty fascinating, I think.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's the story of a guy named Connor McEvoar.
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  SPEAKER_01: He's a realtor over in Santa Clarita, but he also used to be an LAPD officer.
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  SPEAKER_02: Wow.
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  SPEAKER_02: So we're talking law enforcement and a real estate.
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  SPEAKER_01: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_02: Interesting combination.
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  SPEAKER_01: And you know what's even cooler?
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  SPEAKER_01: His whole approach to real estate is all about protecting people, like you'd expect from a cop.
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  SPEAKER_03: So he brings that protect and serve mentality to the closing table.
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  SPEAKER_03: I like it.
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  SPEAKER_01: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_01: And get this his passion for safety and security in real estate.
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  SPEAKER_01: It all stems from his own experience when he bought his first house.
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  SPEAKER_03: Right, really?
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: He actually felt really vulnerable during that process.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: And that kind of sparked this whole thing for him.
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  SPEAKER_03: You know, that makes a lot of sense though.
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  SPEAKER_03: Buying a house, it's a huge deal.
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  SPEAKER_01: Huge.
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  SPEAKER_03: Not just financially, it's emotionally charged, too.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_03: So it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and, you know, maybe miss some red flags.
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  SPEAKER_01: Especially if you're busy with work and everything else.
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  SPEAKER_01: Right.
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  SPEAKER_01: Well, that's exactly what happened to Connor.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: Picture this.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's 1996.
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  SPEAKER_01: He's working long hours as an LAPD officer, and he finally decides to buy his first place.
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  SPEAKER_03: Ah, the dream.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, the American dream, right.
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  SPEAKER_01: But imagine reaching that milestone and then bam, it turns into a total nightmare.
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  SPEAKER_03: Uh-oh.
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  SPEAKER_03: What happened?
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  SPEAKER_01: So he moves in, and soon after, he discovers this massive problem.
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  SPEAKER_01: A flooded bathroom.
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  SPEAKER_02: Oh no.
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  SPEAKER_01: And I'm not talking about a little leak or anything.
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  SPEAKER_01: This was major damage, like extensive.
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  SPEAKER_03: Wow.
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  SPEAKER_01: Turns out the whole thing was caused by some pre-existing plumbing problems.
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  SPEAKER_03: Okay, so someone messed up.
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  SPEAKER_01: Big time.
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  SPEAKER_01: It seemed like they'd concealed these issues during the sale.
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  SPEAKER_03: And that's where the whole due diligence thing comes in, right?
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, even someone like Connor, with his background, can get caught off guard in real estate.
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  SPEAKER_01: It shows you just how important it is to have a good agent who knows their stuff.
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  SPEAKER_03: Someone who understands all the details of inspections and disclosures.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, someone you can trust to look out for you.
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  SPEAKER_01: Because can you imagine the feeling of betrayal Connor most have felt?
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  SPEAKER_01: Here he is a police officer sworn to uphold the law, and he gets taken advantage of like that.
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  SPEAKER_03: That's gotta be a huge blow, especially for someone in law enforcement.
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  SPEAKER_01: It really shook him up, made him question the whole process.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah, I bet.
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  SPEAKER_03: Trust and integrity are so important in that field.
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  SPEAKER_03: To have that kind of deception happen in a personal transaction, that's rough.
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  SPEAKER_01: And that's exactly what pushed him to get his real estate license.
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  SPEAKER_01: He wanted to make sure this wouldn't happen to other people.
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  SPEAKER_03: So he decided to what?
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  SPEAKER_03: Turn that negative experience into something positive?
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  SPEAKER_01: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_01: He took that frustration and channeled it into a mission to serve others.
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  SPEAKER_03: That's amazing.
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  SPEAKER_03: I mean, it would be easy to just get angry and walk away.
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  SPEAKER_03: But he turned it into a way to help people.
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  SPEAKER_01: And you can see how his law enforcement background plays into this.
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  SPEAKER_01: For him, it wasn't just about selling houses, it was about protecting people.
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  SPEAKER_01: Trevor Burrus, Jr.
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  SPEAKER_03: Bringing that same sense of security and advocacy to real estate.
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  SPEAKER_01: You got it.
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  SPEAKER_03: Wow.
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  SPEAKER_03: Talk about turning lemons into lemonade.
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  SPEAKER_03: He took that protect and serve mentality from the streets of LA and applied it to the world of real estate.
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  SPEAKER_01: Now that is an inspiring story.
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  SPEAKER_01: It really speaks to what it means to be a true professional no matter what you do.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's about ethics, it's about caring about people.
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  SPEAKER_01: Absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_01: And you know what's interesting?
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  SPEAKER_01: It wasn't just about saving people from plumbing disasters.
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  SPEAKER_03: Right.
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  SPEAKER_01: Connor realized that people are just really vulnerable when they're buying a home.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's a big decision.
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  SPEAKER_01: Absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_03: So how did his experience as a cop actually help him in real estate, besides, you know, being super careful with inspections?
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  SPEAKER_01: Well, think about the skills you need in both jobs.
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  SPEAKER_03: Okay.
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  SPEAKER_01: In law enforcement, you're always sizing up situations, looking for any little thing that seems off and trying to stay ahead of any trouble.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah, like anticipating threats.
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  SPEAKER_01: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_01: And those skills, they come in handy in real estate too.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: Especially when it comes to protecting your clients.
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  SPEAKER_03: So he's got like a sixth sense from all those years on the force.
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  SPEAKER_01: You could say that.
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  SPEAKER_03: Okay, so give me an example.
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  SPEAKER_03: What would Connor notice that a regular realtor might miss?
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  SPEAKER_03: Okay, let's say you're checking out this amazing house.
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  SPEAKER_00: Okay.
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  SPEAKER_03: Great neighborhood, the listing photos look perfect, the price seems right, and you're ready to jump in, make an offer.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sounds good to me.
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  SPEAKER_03: But Connor, with his trained eye, he might pick up on things that others wouldn't even think about.
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  SPEAKER_00: Like what?
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  SPEAKER_00: Spill the tea.
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  SPEAKER_03: All right.
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  SPEAKER_03: Imagine he sees something fishy in the seller's disclosures.
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  SPEAKER_03: Maybe they're being vague about past repairs, or they don't want to give you all the paperwork.
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  SPEAKER_03: Or let's say he's visiting the house a few times and he notices some strange stuff happening in the neighborhood.
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  SPEAKER_00: Oh, like suspicious activity.
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  SPEAKER_03: Right.
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  SPEAKER_03: Things that could be red flags about how safe the area really is.
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  SPEAKER_01: So it's not just about the house itself.
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  SPEAKER_01: He's looking at the whole picture, the whole environment.
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  SPEAKER_03: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_03: He's thinking about his client's safety and well-being, not just their investment.
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  SPEAKER_03: It all goes back to that risk assessment stuff, something he learned on the job as a cop.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's like he's a detective scoping at a crime scene, but for houses.
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  SPEAKER_03: That's a good way to put it.
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  SPEAKER_03: He's analyzing the whole neighborhood, looking for potential problems.
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  SPEAKER_01: Wow, it's like having your own personal bodyguard and realtor all in one.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: But besides risk assessment, are there other law enforcement skills that could help in real estate?
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  SPEAKER_03: Oh, absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_03: Think about negotiation.
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  SPEAKER_01: Right.
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  SPEAKER_03: Cops deal with a lot of tense situations, trying to calm things down, get everyone on the same page.
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  SPEAKER_01: Finding that common ground.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_03: And those skills are super important in real estate too, especially when you're in a tough market.
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  SPEAKER_01: Aaron Powell So it's not just about being tough and aggressive during a negotiation.
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  SPEAKER_03: No, it's more about understanding people, figuring out what makes them tick, and then finding a solution that works for everyone.
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  SPEAKER_01: Like a win-win.
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  SPEAKER_03: Right.
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  SPEAKER_03: Connor can read people, get a sense of their motives.
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  SPEAKER_03: That helps him navigate those complicated negotiations and get the best outcome for his clients.
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  SPEAKER_03: He's not just trying to close a deal.
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  SPEAKER_03: He wants to make sure it's a good deal for everyone involved.
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  SPEAKER_01: That makes sense.
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  SPEAKER_01: Buying or selling a house can get pretty emotional.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_01: Having someone who can keep things calm and guide you through those conversations, that's got to be valuable.
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  SPEAKER_03: Oh, for sure.
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  SPEAKER_03: It all comes down to trust.
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  SPEAKER_01: Absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_03: And that's another area where Connor's background really shines.
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  SPEAKER_03: Building trust is essential.
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  SPEAKER_03: Whether you're a cop or a realtor, he understands that you need to be transparent, honest, and communicate clearly, especially when you're dealing with something as important as a real estate transaction.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, it's all about that peace of mind, knowing someone's got your back, that they're not just in it for the commission.
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  SPEAKER_03: Exactly.
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  SPEAKER_03: And you know, it kind of flips the script on how we usually think of real estate agents.
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  SPEAKER_03: Connor's not just about showing houses and closing deals.
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  SPEAKER_03: It's much more than that.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's more holistic.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah, he's taking a much broader approach.
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  SPEAKER_01: So it's about more than just the house itself.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's about the whole neighborhood, the community.
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  SPEAKER_03: Right.
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  SPEAKER_03: He wants to make sure his clients are making good decisions, decisions that fit with what's important to them.
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  SPEAKER_01: I love that.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's inspiring, you know.
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  SPEAKER_01: Connor's story shows is that we don't have to settle.
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  SPEAKER_01: We can find those professionals who go the extra mile.
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  SPEAKER_01: But let's face it, not everyone can have a former LEPD officer as their realtor.
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  SPEAKER_01: So what can our listeners do to make sure they're getting that same level of care and attention?
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  SPEAKER_03: Well, first things first, do your homework.
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  SPEAKER_03: Don't just go with the first agent you find or the one with the fanciest website.
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  SPEAKER_03: Talk to a few different agents, get recommendations from people you trust, read those online reviews.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah, look for those patterns.
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  SPEAKER_01: Like what are people consistently saying about this agent?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do they communicate well?
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  SPEAKER_01: Are they good negotiators?
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  SPEAKER_01: Do they pay attention to detail?
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  SPEAKER_03: Those are all signs of someone who really takes their job seriously.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's like dating, you know.
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  SPEAKER_01: You don't marry the first person you go out with.
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  SPEAKER_03: Uh-huh.
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  SPEAKER_03: That's a great analogy.
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  SPEAKER_01: You want to get to know them, figure out if you're on the same page, see if you can trust them.
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  SPEAKER_03: Absolutely.
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  SPEAKER_03: And just like dating, communication is key.
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  SPEAKER_01: Right.
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  SPEAKER_03: Don't be afraid to ask those tough questions.
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  SPEAKER_03: Talk about your concerns.
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  SPEAKER_03: Make sure you and your agent are on the same page from day one.
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  SPEAKER_01: And remember, you're the one in charge here.
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  SPEAKER_03: That's right.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's your investment, your future.
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  SPEAKER_01: You should feel confident and secure every step of the way.
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  SPEAKER_03: Yeah, if something feels off, if you're not sure about your agent's approach, speak up.
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  SPEAKER_01: Or even get a second opinion.
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  SPEAKER_03: Definitely.
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  SPEAKER_01: Yeah.
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  SPEAKER_03: Listen to your gut.
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  SPEAKER_03: At the end of the day, finding the right house is important, but feeling safe and protected during the whole process, that's priceless.
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  SPEAKER_01: That's a great point.
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  SPEAKER_01: Connor's journey shows us that we all have the power to stand up for ourselves, find those professionals who share our values, and make smart choices that line up with what we want.
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  SPEAKER_03: And whether you're buying your first apartment or selling that dream house, remember Connor's story.
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  SPEAKER_03: It's all about approaching real estate with awareness, doing your due diligence, and putting your safety and security first.
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  SPEAKER_01: Because a home is much more than just a building.
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  SPEAKER_01: It's about creating a space where you feel good, safe, and empowered.
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  SPEAKER_03: Well said.
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  SPEAKER_03: Well, on that note, I think we've covered a lot of ground today.
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  SPEAKER_01: I think so too.
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  SPEAKER_01: Thanks for joining us for this deep dive.
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  SPEAKER_01: We hope you found it useful and maybe even a little inspiring.
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  SPEAKER_01: Until next time, everyone.