Andrew Michael: The Veterans Agent

Talking with veterans is rare.  Talking with a veteran real estate agent is a more rare occurrence. Today, I welcome my guest Andrew Michael.  Andrew is a graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of SC Class of 2000.   He is a United States Marine and a successful Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty.  In this episode, we are going to explore the life of a veteran in the real estate world.  

Let’s dive in and learn more about real estate investing in South Florida as a United States veteran.

[00:01 - 07:29] Opening Segment 

• I welcome today’s guest, Andrew Michael
• Andrew shares his background and career journey.
• Andrew’s claim to fame

[07:30 - 22:04] Police Officer Real Estate Agent

• Learning to talk with people through crisis
• Communicating as a person in uniform
• Andrew talks about working two jobs
• Stepping out to EXP
• • Icon Agents

[22:05 - 27:27] Brokerages and All About It

• The Pros and Cons of Teams
• What the General Public Does not Know
• There’s No Universal Product
• You have to be a licensed real estate broker

[27:28 - 38:13] The Veterans Agent

• Coming up with The Veterans Agent
• Real Estate in South Florida
• Andrew talks about VA Loans 
• Helping people move to South Florida
• Building custom homes

[38:14 - 51:39] Speed Round

• Is it more important who you know or what you know?
• • Who you know 
• Independent or a team?
• • “Personally, I’m independent.”
• Franchise or mom and pop?
• • Neither 
• Staying in touch with clients year in and year out
• • Calling, going back for inspection
• Dolphins or Jaguars?
• • I don’t know
• Travel bucket list
• • Hawaii
• Why should I move to Saint Augustine
• • Beach, small town, the people
• Why you should contact Andrew Michael
• • A clear and well-planned strategy
• Connect with Andrew
• Final words

Resources Mentioned:

• Zillow

• Trulia

Tweetable Quotes:

“Tomorrow is not promised to anybody, just live your life accordingly. ” - Andrew Michael

“There’s nothing wrong with teams.  I think in an agent's progression, it’s kind of normal to either be in one or start one.”  - Andrew Michael

“People just have to be confident that you care about them and that you have their best interests at heart and not the sale.” - Andrew Michael

You can reach out to Andrew by texting or calling 904-460-8501.  You can also send him an email andrew@theveteransagent.com or through social media: Instagram, and Facebook. Check out his website at www.theveteransagent.com. 

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