The Franklin Factor
The Franklin Team has helped thousands of families navigate the Houston housing market ā now weāre pulling back the curtain to share what weāve learned. Whether you're in the business, buying, selling, or just real estate curious ā you're in the right place. The Franklin Factor Podcast is your go-to resource for smart, honest conversations about the ins and outs of residential real estate, directly from Houstonās top-producing real estate team.
š What Youāll Hear:
- Real stories from the field ā wins, challenges, and everything in between
- Expert insights from the agents and pros behind The Franklin Team
- Tips for buyers, sellers, and investors in todayās ever-changing market
- Updates on new home construction, market trends, and neighborhood spotlights
- Behind-the-scenes perspectives on what makes our team tick
The Franklin Factor
40+ Years of Real Estate Madness: Crazy Stories and Lessons
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šļø On The Franklin Factor Podcast, host Sarah Savard sits down with her dad, Jimmy Franklināfounder of The Franklin Team with over 44 years in real estateāfor a conversation full of unforgettable stories.
From wild showings and challenging clients to homes left in unbelievable condition, Jimmy shares some of the ācrazyā moments heās experienced over the years. He also talks about the lessons heās learned along the wayāand why staying calm and not taking things personally is key in this business.
He even reflects on how losing his job at 27 unexpectedly led him into real estate and started the journey that built it all.
Itās an honest, entertaining episode you wonāt want to miss.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Welcome & Setup
02:00 Early Years & Wild Stories
03:00 Listings & Foreclosure Fiascos
06:30 Showings Gone Wrong
09:30 Memorable Client Moments
12:00 Employee & DWI Story
16:00 Closing Table Challenges
18:30 Staying Calm in Deals
21:30 How He Started in Real Estate
25:30 Lessons for Agents
32:30 Closing Remarks
Guest Information:
Sarah Franklin Savard, Co-Owner of The Franklin Team
Jimmy Franklin, Founder of The Franklin Team
Links and Resources:
š The Franklin Team https://thefranklinteaminc.com/
#ļøā£ @Jimmyfranklin_realestate
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