Real Estate, Real LaughsOur show is for people who are curious about real estate and what goes on behind the real estate "curtain". Valerie Fitzgerald and her co-host Bob Hurwitz have been friends and colleagues for many years. Whenever they would get together, they would exchange stories and have a lot of fun. Thus, Real Estate Real Laughs podcast was born! Now the listener can tune in and laugh, learn and enjoy the stories of a lifetime that have taken place with buyers, sellers, showings and much more. We will take listeners into this private world behind the real estate curtain. You will hear industry insiders, celebrities and others share their views and experiences in dealing in the luxury high end real estate world. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the show! 

]]>en-ustrueValerie Fitzgerald & Bob Hurwitzhttps://realestatereallaughs.com/Valerie Fitzgeraldinfo@realestatereallaughs.comepisodicCopyright 2023 The Valerie Fitzgerald Group | All Rights Reserved | https://realestatereallaughs.comOpen House Blunder And Other Crazy Stories With Brett Miller7fneePmC4Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT1532https://valeriefitzgerald.com/open-house-blunder-and-other-crazy-stories-with-brett-miller/trueReal Estate Real Laugh has a new episode with one of the most bizarre experiences you could ever imagine in the real estate space! Many investors have different experiences in the real estate space, but Brett Miller's comical real estate story is quite bizarre. Brett had an experience during an open house where he never reconfirmed his client's trip out of town. Surprisingly enough, when he got into the place for the open house, he heard the music playing in the primary suite room. He knocked on the door, but no one answered, so he opened it and never imagined what he had walked into! Tune in to this episode and hear more of Brett's comical real estate story.


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]]>22Weird And Funny Real Estate Stories From Toluca Lake With Craig StrongIGFCbkurTFri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT1468https://valeriefitzgerald.com/weird-and-funny-real-estate-stories-from-toluca-lake-with-craig-strong/trueToluca is one of those really interesting places that not a lot of people really hear about. But it’s a really cool neighborhood that’s preferred by many celebrities. Craig Strong specializes in listings in this area as well as nearby Studio City, and boy does he have interesting stories to tell! It turns out that not even neighborhoods as cool and gentrified as Toluca Lake are safe from the weird and ridiculous. As real estate agents, it’s just something we are bound to encounter, whether we’re knocking on a trailer home or a million-dollar celebrity house. Tune in for some real estate real laughs!


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]]>21Fascinating Real Estate Stories: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly With Philip BorodaoVoUeSdoGThu, 08 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT2205https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/fascinating-real-estate-stories-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-with-philip-borodatrueThere is no one experience when it comes to the real estate industry. The beauty in that is how it offers us an abundance of insights, not to mention some good laughs, on navigating our journeys—be it the good, the bad, or the ugly. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to share his very own interesting real estate stories is top real estate agent Philip Boroda. From the craziest listings to billionaire clients and everything in between, they serve us both wisdom and laughter that give us a glimpse of the variety of experiences in real estate. And if there is one thing that stands out, it is that there is never a dull day in this industry! So listen in as Valerie, Bob, and Philip entertain us with their stories.


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]]>20Wild Celebrity Stories With Valerie Fitzgerald And Bob HurwitzHUxGRexbYFri, 08 Jul 2022 10:00:00 GMT1427https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/wild-celebrity-stories-with-valerie-fitzgerald-and-bob-hurwitztrueEveryone listens to stories. And what story can be more head turning than that of a celebrity? Most people tend to listen to a hot gossip or a funny story, and on this episode, Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz will drop some crazy and fun celebrity stories from real famous people whom they have worked with. If you want to hear more, tune in on this latest episode of Real Estate, Real Laughs with your hosts, Valerie and Bob!


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]]>19Fun And Crazy Real Estate Stories That Seem Unreal With Gene LeonigWhAtyVlfMon, 09 May 2022 10:00:00 GMT2243https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/fun-and-crazy-real-estate-stories-that-seem-unreal-with-gene-leoni/trueReal estate could be fun! Join Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz as they talk with Gene Leoni about different stories and instances with their real estate deals that are fun, crazy, bizarre, thrilling, and unreal! This proves that some real estate deals have a bit of fun and craziness around them with learning as well. Some involve kids, celebrities, robbers, and even animals! Listen to this free-flowing discussion with Gene! 



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]]>118Need A Good Laugh? Here Are Some Crazy Open House StorieslmGF6ujNHMon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT1767https://valeriefitzgerald.com/need-a-good-laugh-here-are-some-crazy-open-houses-storiestrueCan you imagine walking into an open house at noon, only to see a nude dude swimming in the pool? Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz drop hilarious stories involving crazy open houses. There’s that one time when Bob meets a person claiming to be a relative of the President of China. When showing verification of funds, she had 5 billion in an account in Hong Kong! It’s not often you meet people like these in general business. If you want to hear more mind-numbing stories, this episode’s for you. Tune in!


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]]>117The most interesting showing stories in real estate with Darlene Huttonuqc7Gjx9BMon, 07 Feb 2022 22:26:40 GMT1820https://realestatereallaughs.com/trueBelieve it or not, real estate is not only about dealing with property owners and few crazy encounters are expected. Today‘s guest is Darlene Hutton a seasoned realtor who shares many stories with us on what happens when kids try to sabotage a sale and much more. Find out how private moments spill over into conducting business Don’t miss out on this episode,


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]]>116Bunnies & Red Flags: On todays episode we have Gary Gold the legendary real estate agent who sold the infamous Playboy Mansion. BzKIJwQphMon, 24 Jan 2022 20:19:52 GMT2010https://realestatereallaughs.com/trueIn today’s episode we have Gary Gold, a legendary real estate agent who sold some of the most famous houses this city has to offer including his record breaking $100 million sale of the Playboy Mansion. Gary sold thousands of homes throughout his career and has gained a ton of knowledge on how to deal with buys, sellers and the market. He joins us today to talk about how to spot red flag when dealing with buyers and how to steer clear of those for future dealings.




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]]>115Behind the Curtain: Funny Stories with Sean McClellan encountering hard money lenders, and private investigators.rzT7clk5gMon, 17 Jan 2022 20:34:11 GMT2102https://realestatereallaughs.com/true

Mortgage Loans is a meticulous process for every realtor. It must be done carefully and intricately to seal the sale of the property but given the fact that clients are always different, a few crazy encounters are to be expected. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz are joined by their friend, Sean McClellan, to look back on some of his most memorable hard money lenders in particularly one lender who ends up being his wife. Sean also opens up about how he used an private investigator to track down a client and much more.



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]]>114Unusual Holiday Stories You Would't Forget With Bob Hurwitz & Valerie Fitzgerald 6cDjAltFyuMon, 20 Dec 2021 20:26:18 GMT1148https://realestatereallaughs.com/trueToday’s episode is a Holiday special with stories about OJ Simpson, how to deal with a buyer who’s incarcerated and much more. Don’t miss out on this wild Special Episode.


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]]>113Behind The Curtain: Hilarious Stories in Real Estate with Shervin Roohparvar up4wrZvWUhFri, 10 Dec 2021 21:48:43 GMT1614https://realestatereallaughs.com/trueToday’s guest is Shervin Roohparvar, the “Shahs of Sunset” and entrepreneur will join us on the podcast to talk about crazy tales involving a potential murder suspects, reptiles and luxury real estate.




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]]>112When House Showing Goes Off The Rails With Paul RoseberryXez__6kOIFri, 03 Dec 2021 11:00:00 GMT2313https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/when-house-showing-goes-off-the-rails-with-paul-roseberrytrueHouse showing is a meticulous process for every realtor. It must be done carefully and intricately to seal the sale of the property. But since clients are always different, a few crazy encounters are expected. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz are joined by their friend, Paul Roseberry, to look back on some of his most memorable house showings, particularly buyers who end up not being able to afford the property at all. Paul also opens up about the marketing strategies he uses, detailing the topics that make him relatable and easy to connect to potential customers.


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]]>12Bizarre Stories Of Hidden Rooms And Unexpected Client Encounters3HeH36u3btFri, 26 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT1372https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/bizarre-stories-of-hidden-rooms-and-unexpected-client-encounterstrueFinding hidden rooms in a house is always fun but what’s even funnier is the different ways they’re used by previous owners. In this episode, Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob share some fascinating stories of hidden rooms they’ve encountered during deals. From underground secure offices to a sex hotline office, you never know what to expect when you go into prime real estate. Plus, they chat about what it’s like to suspect a bogus client that’s actually real and how Google has helped in preventing bogus buyers. Tune in for more unbelievable real estate anecdotes right here!


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]]>11Unusual Seller Stories You Wouldn't Forget With Bob HurwitzjyIJgbMLXYThu, 18 Nov 2021 23:23:26 GMT1293https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/unusual-seller-stories-you-wouldnt-forget-with-bob-hurwitztrueThere’s never a dull moment in the world of high-end real estate. On today’s show, Bob Hurwitz of the Hurwitz James Company returns for chitchat with Valerie Fitzgerald. This week, they share amusing seller stories they've experienced when dealing with sellers in Southern California. From luxurious beach houses in Malibu to mansions of world-famous rock stars, listen to funny and bizarre stories that will make you laugh and creep you out! 


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]]>2The Most Interesting Animal Stories In Real Estate With Georgina JacobsonZ6CMRhLuSFri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT1515https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/the-most-interesting-animal-stories-in-real-estate-with-georgina-jacobsontrueBelieve it or not, real estate is not only about dealing with property owners but also encountering their animals. In every transaction you will be working on, expect several animal stories to make you smile. Georgina Jacobson joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to talk about her fair share of interesting and crazy animal encounters. They talk about owners getting bitten by their own pets, baby sharks swimming in the middle of a living room, endangered species on the wall, and many more. They also go over some of their client's most unusual and demanding requests, as well as how far from reality the depiction of real estate is on television.


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]]>9Getting Paid On Success: Rolling The Dice On Commissions In Real Estate6kMnmDl9kFri, 29 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT1527https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/getting-paid-on-success-rolling-the-dice-on-commissions-in-real-estatetrueWhen you sell real estate and engage a real estate broker, you pay for time and expertise, which is why agents want a fair commission. Experienced agents make a world of difference when selling their property, often netting a higher profit. In this episode, our hosts Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz talk about commissions and why some real estate brokers set their commissions as they do. Valerie and Bob also share stories about their previous clients and their properties. Listen in and learn why commissions are the bread and butter of real estate brokers. 


]]>6Pulling The Glittery Curtains Behind Luxury Real Estate With Michael EisenbergH14xK0gzrtFri, 22 Oct 2021 14:53:00 GMT1856https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcasts/pulling-the-glittery-curtains-behind-luxury-real-estate-with-michael-eisenbergtrueLet's continue pulling back the curtains behind the scenes of luxury real estate. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz in this episode is Michael Eisenberg. Michael shares a couple of great stories across his journey in real estate just to get that listing—from the extreme to the weird. Have you tried literally FedExing yourself to someone's office? How about buying a concert ticket in exchange for an offer? Michael has, and he is going to tell you more about them. Plus, discover the reality of being in this part of real estate. Uncover what goes on behind the glitz and the sleeve rolling it entails just to get through a deal. 


]]>7Dealing With The Rich And Famous With Debra Johnston, The Queen Of Atlanta's Luxury Real Estate3sjpmCSqPdFri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT1440https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/dealing-with-the-rich-and-famous-with-debra-johnston-the-queen-of-atlantas-luxury-real-estatetrueThe fun part of being in the luxury market is how you get to meet so many interesting people. And with them are interesting stories to tell. As the absolute queen of Atlanta luxury real estate, Debra Johnston is never short of those. In this episode, she joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to take us into the world of dealing with celebrities and high-profile clients in real estate. From the funniest to the embarrassing, Debra spills some of her crazy encounters in this space. Follow along to this conversation and get a taste of the lives of the rich and famous in luxury real estate.


]]>8Unpredictable Clients: Outrageous Encounters In High-End Real Estate With Bob Hurwitzg_wbLeGLwFri, 08 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT1546https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/unpredictable-clients-outrageous-encounters-in-high-end-real-estate-with-bob-hurwitz/trueUnpredictable clients are what makes real estate encounters so exciting. You never know who or what you might get! From celebrities in disguise, bus-sized entourages, and even bogus buyer stories with happy endings, high-end real estate buyers make for some of the wildest experiences. Join Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz on another episode filled with comical real estate true stories. Listen to outrageous client encounters that are sure to leave you slack-jawed with laughter and awe!

]]>3From A Pet Situation To A Celebrity Encounter In Luxury Real Estate With LA Jolla’s Top Agent, Pete MiddletonVvdltT1RUFri, 01 Oct 2021 10:05:00 GMT2708https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcasts/from-a-pet-situation-to-a-celebrity-encounter-in-luxury-real-estate-with-la-jollas-top-agent-pete-middletontrueA hawk and rabbit situation. A trippy house. A visit with a kid. All of these and more count for all the fun and interesting stories Pete Middleton is going to bring to the table in today's show. Pete and the Middleton Team are one of the top five most successful teams in luxury real estate in the San Diego areas of LA Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho, and Santa Fe. He joins Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz to share with us some of the memorable experiences he'd had in his career. He talks about a celebrity encounter that had him reflect on dealing with people, finding what benefits them and agents, and coming to a conclusion on what is best. Follow along to this episode to hear more of Pete's great escapades.

]]>9Behind The Curtain: Funny Stories In Real Estate Sales With Davina Potratzt6W5mKO60Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT2150https://valeriefitzgerald.com/podcast/behind-the-curtain-funny-stories-in-real-estate-sales-with-davina-potratz/trueWhile real estate can be a serious, rewarding job, it can have funny, weird and downright unnerving moments too. In this episode, we listen to funny stories in the world of real estate sales. Valerie Fitzgerald and Bob Hurwitz sit down for a conversation with reality TV star and real estate maven, Davina Potratz. Davina talks about professionalism in the real estate space and shares funny stories of some of her more unique encounters. Listen in and be amused at these tales from behind the curtain.

]]>4Bob Hurwitz On Unbelievable Yet True Stories About Real Estate6r8tQsjb8Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:36:00 GMT2493https://valeriefitzgerald.com/bob-hurwitz-on-unbelievable-yet-true-stories-about-real-estatetrueMany people don't know that real estate is so much more than properties, paperwork, and financial transactions. It is the funny and crazy true stories that make it way colorful. Joining Valerie Fitzgerald is Bob Hurwitz of the Hurwitz James Company. Together, they talk about the most memorable deals they have made throughout the years in the real estate industry. They tell a number of mesmerizing stories, from meeting the most interesting people to finding freakish things in someone's home. Bob also talks about why many people still view properties they cannot afford and why gut feeling is sometimes the most trusted friend during client screenings.

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