Realtor Michael Brown

Realtor Michael Brown Team Leader. New Yorker. Realtor. Entrepreneur. Business Owner. Proudly serving Lower Westchester, th The Bronx and Lower Westchester Multi Family Expert

06/02/2026

and I having fun with the drone at the open house at 4432 Baychester Ave!

06/02/2026

If you take ONE piece of financial advice today, let it be this. 🛑

I sat down with Michael Plata from LoanDepot to talk about the absolute WORST thing you can do to your credit before buying a house: Co-signing for someone else. 🙅‍♂️

Michael says people make this mistake all the time because they think they’re just “helping out” a friend, sibling, or partner buy a car or get a loan.

But as Judge Judy always says: Do not co-sign for anyone! 👩‍⚖️💥

The moment you sign your name on that paper, that debt is 100% YOURS. If they miss a payment, it ruins YOUR credit. If they don’t pay, YOU owe the money. And when you go to buy a house? That hidden debt can completely destroy your chances of getting a mortgage. 📉

Keep your credit clean! Watch the full clip before you sign anything. 👇

06/02/2026

Would you drive 94 MILES to help your clients? 🚗💨 Because Rob Persaud actually did it!

I was talking with Rob about the craziest things we’ve done for a deal, and he dropped this gem. He did a huge favor for an older couple (the husband was 80 and the wife was 75) and offered to drive them to their closing.

The catch? The closing was all the way out in Melville, Long Island... 94 miles away from their house! 🤯

That is not just going the extra mile, that is going an extra 94 miles! 😂

Rob also has a hilarious message for our real estate attorneys watching this video: PLEASE let us start closing closer to home! 🛑🙏

Watch the full clip to hear the whole funny story!

06/02/2026

Condo owners are getting absolutely CRUSHED right now. 🤯📉

I sat down with Michael Plata from LoanDepot, and we did the math on a recent condo deal that blew our minds. 🧮

Get this: between the regular monthly maintenance, the property taxes, and the crazy new “special assessments” (extra fees for building repairs), the monthly fees were HIGHER than the actual mortgage payment itself!

Who is going to buy a place where the fees cost more than the loan? 🛑 Nobody.

Michael says this is forcing a lot of desperate condo owners to take a major “haircut”—meaning they are slashing their prices or offering to pay a whole year of the buyer’s assessments upfront just to get out.

If you’re looking at condos, watch out for the monthly math! 👇

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06/01/2026

Westchester agents used to be scared to cross the line into the Bronx. 🤫 Not anymore!

I sat down with Patrice Footes, the Bronx NAREB President, to talk about the massive real estate boom happening right now.

Back in the day, suburban realtors would say, “Be careful down there!” 🙄 But now that regular house prices are hitting $900,000, guess where all those Westchester agents are running? Straight to the Bronx! 🏃‍♂️💨

Patrice says she’s about to start charging a toll on the bridges for any outside realtors trying to come down and take the deals! 😂

Watch the full clip for a good laugh and a real look at where the market is moving! 👇

06/01/2026

Buying a condo or townhouse? 🚨 WATCH OUT FOR THIS HIDDEN FEE! 🚨

I sat down with Michael Plata from LoanDepot to talk about a huge surprise cost that ruins a lot of buyers’ budgets: Special Assessments.

Basically, it’s an extra bill the building hits you with to pay for big repairs (like a new roof or elevator).

And it’s not cheap. We are seeing these fees add an extra $300, $400, or even $700 a MONTH to people’s housing bills. 😳

Before you buy a condo, ask about assessments! Watch the full video to protect your wallet. 👇

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06/01/2026

Imagine landing at JFK airport in 1991 with nothing but a dream... and buying your own home just 4 years later. 🤯

Talking with Rob Persaud about the ultimate American Dream story. A family moved here from Trinidad in ‘91, bought their house in ‘95, and they STILL live there today in 2026!

Most people move every 5 to 7 years, but they stayed put. Why? Because moving is a massive pain! 📦😂 The packing, the stress, the coordination... if you love your home and got a great deal, why leave?

Watch the full video for some major inspiration! ✨

06/01/2026

Buying a house soon? 🛑 STOP! Do NOT do this one thing.

Sitting down with Michael Plata from LoanDepot to talk about the biggest mistakes home buyers make.

The worst one? Switching from a regular job (W-2) to starting your own business right before you buy.

Turns out, banks need to see 2 YEARS of self-employed income before they can lend you money. You can’t just open a restaurant today and get a mortgage tomorrow! 😅

Watch the full video to see the other mistakes you need to avoid! 👇

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05/29/2026

Turning “Why, Why” into “Why Not Join Keller Williams?” 🔴✨ No matter the time, we are always ready to welcome new talent to the team. Let’s get to work! 🤝

05/29/2026

The #1 real estate regret has nothing to do with buying or selling... 📉💔

If you ask the highest-producing agents in the country what their biggest career regret is, they won’t tell you about a tough negotiation or a lost commission. They will all tell you the exact same thing: “I wish I started sooner.” ⏳🔥

In our final segment, NAREB Bronx Board President Patrice Footes drops some incredible wisdom for young adults trying to map out their futures.

Patrice admits that when she was a young adult trying to figure out her career path, real estate wasn’t even on her radar. She didn’t have family members in the industry, and nobody in school was talking about brokerage as a premier corporate option. 🏛️❌

The truth is, real estate is one of the only industries left where your income potential and schedule autonomy are dictated entirely by your work ethic, not a corporate gatekeeper. If you are a young adult looking for a game-changing career path, stop waiting. Start now. 🦁🏆

The Question: At what age did you realize real estate was a viable, high-level career option? Let’s inspire the next generation in the comments! 👇💬

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