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Hosts Jamie and Terrence get together and share the most interesting, crazy, and unhinged stories they can find in Chicago real estate. If you enjoy wild stories, passionate discussion, and Real Estate wisdom, then join us every other Friday as they sip and share the real tea of Chicago real estate.

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July 19, 2024Episode 1351 min

Unexpected Encounters

Join Jamie and Terrence for a special episode where they read listener stories and go to Reddit for some wild encounters. In the first segment, Jamie reads stories submitted by listeners, recounting tales of shocking discoveries during showings, an agent’s determination to do a showing despite being terribly hungover and experiencing an untimely period, and a lender committing fraud. In the second segment, the two turn to Reddit where they ask the question, “What is the strangest thing you have ever walked in on and how did you react?” You’ll never believe some of the answers they got! This episode concludes season 1 of RealTea Chicago. Stay tuned to find out who is pregnant in season 2… The Reddit Thread: What is the strangest thing you have ever walked in on… Subscribe: YouTube We want to hear from you! Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form or send us an email: realteachicago@gmail.com Find us @RealTeaChicago @JustBookJamie @TheTinaniamLender TikTok Reddit 00:00 Welcome to Realty Chicago Podcast 01:43 Listener Write-Ins: Embarrassing Moments 08:12 Hangover Horror Story 16:10 Trash Goblin's Wet Dream 22:02 Fraudulent Pre-Approval Fiasco 28:04 The Kiss and the Weed 28:13 Periods and Vomit 28:42 Real Estate Talk 29:24 Lip Balm from the Renaissance Fair 31:33 Asking Reddit: What is the strangest thing you have ever walked in on…. 32:36 The Dead Body 37:23 The Jerk Off Basement 39:18 The Naked Chemotherapy Lady 42:06 The Crime Spree House 49:07 Wrapping Up and Summer Break Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

July 5, 2024Episode 1259 min

Walkthrough Woes Ft Ted Kuhlmann

Ted Kuhlmann, an experienced real estate agent of 20+ years, shares his entertaining and crazy real estate stories and discusses the importance of work-life balance, especially after recently having a child. This episode is filled with engaging stories, advice for new real estate agents, and the usual fun banter among the hosts, Jamie and Terrence. Learn more about Ted Kuhlmann: @TKRealEstate Subscribe: YouTube We want to hear from you! Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form Find us: @RealTeaChicago @JustBookJamie @TheTinaniamLender TikTok Reddit 00:00 Intro 00:22 Welcome to RealTea Chicago 01:05 Introducing Ted Kuhlmann 04:56 Final Walkthrough Nightmares 07:10 Two Truths and a Lie 20:51 Navigating Chicago's Real Estate 32:16 Winning the Property with an Escalation Clause 32:31 The Importance of a Bonafide Offer 33:10 Uncovering Hidden Details in Offers 35:31 The Final Outcome and Lessons Learned 35:38 Why Real Estate? A Personal Journey 36:42 Unexpected Challenges in Real Estate 39:23 Dealing with Unusual Neighbors 47:03 The Value of Investment Properties 55:33 Advice for New Real Estate Investors 57:12 Closing Thoughts and Farewell Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

June 21, 2024Episode 1149 min

Closings and Cocaine Ft Hayley Westhoff

In this episode, Jamie and Terrence welcome Hayley Westhoff to the show. They share hilarious and shocking real estate stories, from discovering surprises during showings to the pitfalls of dealing with difficult clients. Listeners are in for an informative yet entertaining discussion on the challenges and joys of the real estate industry. Plus, Hayley shares invaluable advice for new agents and fun facts about her life. Learn more about Hayley Westhoff: @HayleyWesthoff_Realtor @ChicagoRealEstateUnfiltered Subscribe: YouTube We want to hear from you! Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form Find us @RealTeaChicago @JustBookJamie @TheTinaniamLender TikTok Reddit 00:00 Podcast Introduction and Tequila Shots 01:24 Meet Hayley Westhoff 01:55 Two Truths and a Lie 03:58 Poop Story During a Showing 10:07 Verbal Harassment from a Seller 22:10 Cocaine on the Coffee Table 25:34 Unexpected Walkthrough Surprises 26:15 Deals Gone Wrong: Walkthrough Disasters 28:13 The Story of How We Met 28:28 Eccentric Clients and Their Quirks 30:17 The Closing Day Chaos 33:25 The Aftermath: Unpaid Mortgages and More 38:03 Fun Facts and Personal Stories 38:49 Life Story and Career Journey 45:25 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Agents 47:30 Wrapping Up: Where to Find Us Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

June 7, 20241 hr 2 min

Investment Properties Ft Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross of The Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast

In this episode of RealTea Chicago, Jamie and Terrence interview Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross of The Straight Up Chicago Investor podcast. They discuss a variety of intriguing and ridiculous stories related to Chicago real estate, flipping properties, and property management. From sharing details about break-ins and evictions to recounting wild tenant stories, the conversation dives into the ups and downs of real estate investing. Learn more about the guests, Mark Ainley and Tom Shallcross – Straight Up Chicago Investor Find them on Social: @markainleyrei @tshallcross723 Subscribe: YouTube We want to hear from you! Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form Find us @RealTeaChicago @JustBookJamie @TheTinaniamLender TikTok Reddit 00:00 Mysterious Night Intruders 00:29 Welcome to Realty Chicago Podcast 00:53 Meet the Guests: Mark Ainley and Tom Shellcross 03:07 Two Truths and a Lie Game 05:10 Dead Guy in a Vacant House 05:20 Barbed Wire and UPS Guy Stories 18:05 Flipping Houses: The Challenges and Rewards 31:09 Winning Offers with Personal Touch 31:44 The Power of Vintage and Historic Buildings 31:51 Mark’s start with the BRRRR Strategy 32:06 Transition to Turnkey Properties 34:06 Challenges with Professional Tenants and Squatters 35:19 Tenant Scams and Identity Fraud 40:50 Dealing with Tenant Deaths and Evictions 55:43 Fun and Hobbies Outside Real Estate 01:01:32 Final Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

May 24, 2024Episode 953 min

Urban Legend Ft Crystal Tran

In this enthralling episode of RealTea Chicago, we dive deep with Crystal Tran, a seasoned real estate professional, as she shares her wealth of stories from the trenches of Chicago real estate. From navigating the complexities of divorcing sellers to her personal journey of growth within the industry, Crystal offers a rare glimpse into the emotional and logistical challenges that define the real estate world. Listeners will be treated to tales of unexpected hurdles, like dealing with demanding sellers and intricate negotiations that showcase the artistry in real estate transactions. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just curious about what goes on behind the 'For Sale' sign, Crystal's stories provide valuable lessons and unforgettable anecdotes. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more real estate stories, tips, and tricks. Drop us a comment about your own real estate experiences or head over to our Instagram @RealTeaChicago for more behind-the-scenes content. Subscribe: YouTube Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form Let us know if you have heard about the Urban Legend Learn more about the guest, Crystal Tran - @CrystalTranTeam / HuntChicago.com Find us @RealTeaChicago @JustBookJamie @TheTinaniamLender TikTok Reddit 0:00 – Intro 0:54 – About our guest, Crystal Tran 5:47 – Crystal’s 2 truths and a lie: “I have had to pack up a seller at a final walk-through, I have found a homeless man living in a unit my client was looking at, or I had a whole inspection with someone sleeping in their bed” 7:23 – Truth #1 12:01 – Truth #2 14:37 – The Urban Legend 20:06 – Squatter’s rights 21:47 – Crystal catches a buyer trying to pull a fast one on her 25:09 – Crystal calls a funeral home to get a potential client’s phone number 30:55 – Crystal saves a deal with difficult divorcing sellers 35:22 – Divorce Decrees 42:01 – Crystal get accused of damaging property 46:55 – Where to find Crystal Tran 47:24 – Closing questions: Would you rather be invisible or fly? What is one piece of advice you would give to yourself when your first started in the business? FYI - 3 Credit Bureaus: Equifax, E Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

May 10, 2024Episode 856 min

Homewrecker Ft. Jen Connor

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter and relatable woes as Jen Connor , actress, comedian, and lifelong tenant , spills the tea on her outrageous encounters with nightmare roommates and a landlord who's like a permanent resident of 'Neglectville'. 🏠☕ Tune in as we unpack the highs, lows, and downright absurdities of city living with someone who's been there, done that, and has the outrageous anecdotes to prove it! Subscribe: YouTube Submit your own Story : Anonymous Submission Form Learn more about guest Jen Connor - @ChooseJenCon Find her shows at The Annoyance Theatre About this episode: 0:00 – Teaser 0:26 – Jamie shares a story about showing the wrong unit 2:58 – Terrence tells Jen about being a Loan Officer 4:17 – Introduction to the podcast and Guest Jen Connor 7:43 – Chicago Fun Fact – The oldest building in Chicago 10:26 – Jen’s two truths and a lie 14:28 – Jen’s first story 19:39 – Jen’s second story 25:19 – Roommate Service – Roommates.com 28:10 – The last time Terrence had a roommate 31:50 - Tenant Vs Landlord and why Jen has been in her current apartment for 6 years even though the landlord isn’t great at taking care of the building 42:33 – Jamie’s Hot Take, not everyone should buy 43:42 – Jen asks what if a landlord can control what is displayed in a window 49:48 – Outro – where to find Jen Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

April 26, 2024Episode 744 min

Don't Forget Your Keys!

Guest Patrick Shipp, of The Olive Well Real Estate Group, dives into the trials and tribulations of the crazy things that can happen when you’ve been in real estate for 11 years! Connect with Patrick: @ChiRealtorPat Subscribe: YouTube Submit your own Story: Anonymous Submission Form In this episode: 0:00 – Intro 1:56- Learn about our Guest, Patrick Shipp 5:48 – Patrick’s 2 truths and a lie 7:18 – Patrick’s first story 10:26 – Terrence Hates Olives 11:14 –Patrick’s second story 20:08 – Patrick’s third story 27:37 – Terrence talks about wealthy client loans 30:05 – Patrick answers: If you were a million what would you do 32:39 – Patrick answers: What’s the most interesting thing you’ve walked in on in a house 35:24 – Patrick asks: What’s something you have done in your career that you are proud of 40:47 – Patrick talks about something wild he did to get a listing once 42:29 - Outro: Where to find us Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

April 12, 202445 min

This one's a Design Doozie

SUBMIT YOUR STORIES ANONYMOUSLY HERE ! This Episode’s Design Doozies are brought to you by Melinda Cabanilla. Melinda is the principal designer and founder of Flat Pack Kitchen Design. She holds a masters in Interior Design from the Boston Architectural, college. Her studio is based out of Chicago Illinois and her work consists of new construction development Kitchen And Bath design and commercial spaces throughout the US and globally In this Episode: -Jamie shares some horrible real estate pickup lines -Terrence and Jamie guess Melinda’s two Truths and a Lie - She designed a car condo, she designed a sex room, OR she came on site to find the client installed the entire exterior facade in black and white plaid. To see photos of Melinda’s designs doozies tune into the YouTube channel or find us on Instagram! Other Topics Discussed: -What is Hardie Board – Find out here - What is Bouhous -What is LVT -Would rather be invisible or fly -Hotels in Ecuador Find Melinda: - Instagram - Houzz - Flat Pack Kitchen Design - Crains Article Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

March 29, 2024Episode 544 min

Terrence tries Empathy

Jamie and Terrence go down the rabbit hole telling their own crazy stories starting with a game of 2 truths and a lie. Have a wild, crazy, or interesting story of your own? SUBMIT YOUR ANONYMOUS STORIES HERE! Jamie's 2 truths and a lie: I've walked in on a live stream of the building's lobby in someone's unit. I've taken a potential client to their dentist appointment. Or, I've had to break into a listing through an open window. Terrence's 2 truths and a lie: I have had someone show up to a closing with cash. I have had someone want to bring me jewelry, antiques, and gold and silver to show me that they had sufficient funds to close. And I had someone put on their application that their down payment was coming from the Lord. Other Topics Discussed/Questions Answered: What would Terrence do with a million dollars? *** If anyone knows Photoshop, please send us a photo of Terrence riding a llama! realteachicago@gmail.com*** Terrence discusses a buyer who changed jobs 2 weeks before closing on their home Jamie talks about a condo she is flipping in Rogers Park that she bought at auction How do you get an offer accepted in a multiple-offer situation? Why is Earnest money important? Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .

March 15, 2024Episode 41 hr 1 min

Change Your Locks and Your Toilet Seats

Hosts Jamie and Terrence interview Chicago and Western suburb expert agent Ayushi Kukreja. Jamie and Ayushi worked together for several years at Berkshire Hathaway before each going their own directions, Jamie to Compass and Ayushi to @properties. Ayushi’s 2 truths and a lie - She walked into the wrong unit and cleaned up a strangers house for an open house while they weren't home. She sat through a 6-hour long meditation session between a divorcing couple to sell their home. She walked into a backyard LITTERED with over 100 dog poops all over the yard at the final walk through on closing day! Other stories/ topics / questions: Chicago Fun Fact – What food was invented in Chicago in 1893 Have you ever had a smelly client? Krav Maga Changing locks and toilet seats Ayushi’s family perfume business – Connect with Asta @ur_perfumegirl Jamie’s bad experience taking photos for a listing What is the biggest difference between real estate in the suburbs and the city? Did you ever have a seller remove something from a listing they were not supposed to before closing? Jamie talks about issues with closing on her personal condo Terrence tells a story about a buyer with credit card problems As a lender, how do you get paid? Jamie tells a story about getting hit by a garbage truck For the next episode Jamie reveals her two truths and a lie – She has walked in on a live stream of the building’s lobby in someone’s unit. She has taken a potential client to their dentist appt, She has had to break into a listing through an open window. Find Ayushi Kukreja on Instagram @AyushiKukreja_Realtor Stay tuned for our upcoming giveaway! Be sure to follow our Instagram @RealTeaChicago to be the first to know about it! Thank you so much for listening! Please don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone you know that will enjoy it. Music by @Desert_Disco_Music Art by Chelsea Leasure Find us on social media: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Reddit @JustBookJamie @TheTitaniumLender Email us with questions, requests, or stories - realteachicago@gmail.com Want to stay anonymous? Submit your interesting real estate stories anonymously here .