Kathie Lea and John Rigg are a husband and wife team that lead The Kathie Team, which is based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. The couple takes full advantage of their geographical access to the beautiful Florida coastline where Kathie and John — “Captain John,” who has a bona fide captain’s license — shows clients waterfront homes while navigating a 37-foot powerboat. “Lifestyle is what we’re selling here,” said John. “To experience the Florida Gulf Coast lifestyle here by boat.”
Kathie and John said they wanted to join eXp to be part of an organization that was growing and embraced change and opportunity.
“We felt that eXp offered the opportunity to take our team and careers to the next level. The eXp model enables us all to plan and build for the future in a way that we did not get from any other brokerage.”
Learn More About Kathie Lea and John Rigg:
Years in real estate: Kathie since 2000 and John since 2013.
Gross sales and transactions in 2019: $49 million on 160 transactions.
Brokerage history:
- eXp Realty (April 2020-present)
- RE/MAX (2007-2020). Won the Diamond Award four years in a row.
- Select Properties (2000-2007)
Main territories: Tampa Bay and Clearwater Beach, Florida
How did you learn about eXp?
“(California eXp agent) Kyle Whissel had on an eXp T-shirt at a Tom Ferry event and we started asking questions. The more we researched eXp the more we kept seeing other top teams make the move so it really became a no-brainer to join eXp.”
What is one thing about eXp you didn’t realize?
“We did not realize that even though eXp is a virtual company and we do not have an office with a broker and onsite support staff to work from daily, there is lots of support and a feeling of a vested interest in our success and how much management and support staff want you to succeed. You get the feeling that you are part of something larger.”
What makes eXp special to you?
“The collaboration from our fellow eXp agents. Where other franchises and brokerages are struggling to hang onto market share and agents it is exciting to be with an organization that is growing and full of energy.”
Best tip to share with other agents:
“Answer the phone and do what you say you would do when you say you are going to do it. Remember, service first, it’s not about you. We are here to serve our clients and communities.”
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