Daily Inspiration: Meet Erik Brown

Today we’d like to introduce you to Erik Brown. They and their team shared their story with us below:

Erik Brown is an American Real Estate Professional, Author, and Social Media Influencer. As a Realtor, he and his staff have sold hundreds of homes in multiple states in the US and worked with thousands of people to fulfill their dream home goals. He is also an author of the book “1 in a Million,” an informative guide for home buyers and sellers based on his professional real estate experience.

Brown was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and learned work ethic at an early age, gaining allowance doing work around his family home, and lied about his age to get his first part-time job at 12 years old. He attended Forest Lake High School, where he was a 3-time All-State athlete in Track and Field. After, Brown attended college and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Post college, Erik began buying, renovating, and selling homes in the Minneapolis area. Often called “flipping” homes, Brown participated in several flips as a hobby before entering the real estate industry professionally.

Since 1999, Brown has worked in various entrepreneurial or real estate fields. Brown famously yelled “Success!” on a crowded plane traveling from Dallas to Minneapolis after he was inspired while reading the book, “Rich Dad, Poor Dad.” From 2000 to 2005, Brown “flipped” homes, buying, renovating, and selling them for a profit while also buying and managing rental properties for himself and clients. He sold the property management company he built in 2005 after creating a portfolio of 500 managed and maintained units spread across 30 building owners. In 2007, Brown joined RE/Max and built an award-winning staff, assisting home buyers, sellers, and investors while creating educational programs to assist them in their buying and selling goals.

In 2015 Brown expanded his business to include Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California, by Joining Teles Properties, later to be acquired by the national firm Douglas Elliman. In 2019, Brown was recruited by Compass, where he is currently a Realtor.

In 2017 Brown became the host of American Properties, a real estate television program airing to 6 million households in Southern California. He was also on an episode of Million Dollar Listing.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Transitioning to a new area and building a network from scratch while selling yourself as a product is challenging. People are buying you, your integrity, character, ethics, and professionalism. There were many bumps along the way: deals that didn’t close, prospects that never became clients, marketing that fell flat. Each failure was a lesson, a stepping stone closer to success.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Beverly Hills Real Estate Agent Erik Brown has sold hundreds of properties in multiple states, started and sold multiple businesses and investments, and is the author of “1 in a Million,” arguably the most influential book for those in need of a professional Realtor experience.

Erik is outside the box and comically questions authority, but most importantly, he is determined and efficient. His thought-provoking and detailed views of the home buying and selling process have earned him speaking engagements across the country. He and his agents work with hundreds of home buyers and sellers every year to fulfill their dreams.

Erik Specializes in national and international relocation, collaborative divorce real estate, and representing home buyers and sellers. He is known for his “Surprise and Delight” program, where his unique service experience has garnered him hundreds of 5-star reviews.

What most sets Brown apart from others in the industry is the value he offers, such as:

1. Book: Buying or selling a home is one of the largest financial decisions you will make. Would you like to guarantee success? If so, I’m giving away a free copy of a fantastic real estate book, One in a Million. It is filled with tips and resources for you to learn all the best methods to successfully buy or sell your next home. www.erikRbrown.com
2. Sellers: Want to know what your home is worth? Visit www.viewhomesinlosangelesarea.com/seller/homeestimate/losangeles for a no-hassle estimate of your home or area of interest.
3. Website: Want your own personalized, password-protected website for your home search (buyer) or market report and trends (seller)? Check this out: www.viewhomesinlosangelesarea.com
4. Sellers: Homes in Los Angeles keep going up, up, up in value. Want to see a cool report on homes in the area? Visit https://www.erikrbrown.com/sellers
5. YouTube: Interested in learning more about Beverly Hills? Feel free to visit and binge about the city on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/LivinginBeverlyHillsCalifornia
6. Buyers: In a crazy competitive housing market, do you want to win your dream home and beat every other buyer to the finish? Click here for your free copy of the top 10 ways to win in any market: https://www.erikrbrown.com/buyers
7. Celebs: How do celebrities sell their homes? Find out here: https://www.erikrbrown.com/celebrity
8. Blog: Curious to learn more about Beverly Hills, Luxury Real Estate, or both? Then subscribe to our complimentary blog: http://www.erikrbrown.com/blog
9. Condos: There are 9 things you NEED to know before buying or selling a condominium in Beverly Hills. Click here for your FREE report: https://www.erikrbrown.com/condos
10. Gifts: Looking for the perfect gift for that home buyer or seller you know? We have complimentary options at www.erikrbrown.com/vip and swag at www.erikrbrown.com/swag
11. Compass: Making repairs and improving your home will help you make more money when you sell, and I am happy to pay for the costs for you! Too good to be true? I’ve got the program for you: www.compass.com/concierge
12. Testimonials: Before you pick a professional in anything, isn’t it great to be able to see their reviews? Same goes with a big decision when picking a realty pro. Feel free to check out www.erikrbrown.com/client-success-stories or google “Erik Brown, Beverly Hills” to see what a great home buying or selling experience can be like.

So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
We believe in thinking differently. We challenge the status quo by providing a one-of-a-kind home buying or selling experience that is personal, engaging, and makes people happy.

We like to put the fun in real estate. When making a 6, 7, or 8 figure decision, being able to play a small role in a big life decision is very gratifying. Knowing a home buyer or seller will be stress free knowing they have a pro in their corner that they can trust, can communicate with, and can lean on makes the whole team smile.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.Erikrbrown.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/theerikbrown
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/erikbrowninc
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/theerikbrown
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheErikBrown
• Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/LivinginBeverlyHillsCalifornia
• Yelp: www.yelp.com/biz/erik-brown-compass-beverly-hills-2
• Other: www.tiktok.com/theerikbrown