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Madison Hildebrand

Under Pressure

Madison talks economy, his history with Josh and Chad, and toliet seat obsessions!

October 12, 2009

 

Wow! From the opening of the show all the way to the emotional ending I was on the edge of my big comfortable couch. I watched the first episode alone, as I always do, and then I called my brother and friends over to see it. It is so exciting and such a reward to see the finished product after 10 months of filming. From a technical side, the HD quality, the camera angles and the music are all superb.

This season is filled with eccentric clients who don't hold back under pressure, and pressure we are feeling. This was a challenging year given the economic situation - yes, even out in Malibu and Beverly Hills. We were not so recession-proof and our clients were certainly feeling the pinch. There were many, many uncomfortable moments for me this season due to the added stress of my clients, but part of my job is to keep the emotion out of the process, and you see me try to juggle that even in the first episode with my client Laura, the sex author.

Also, it was great to see what Chad and Josh filmed and did this season, as I don't always know what they are up to while we are taping. I have to say Josh's table dance during the negotiation was hysterical, and Chad's Russian laser lady made it all bearable to watch his agony. Still laughing. People always ask me if I "knew Chad and Josh from before". The answer is yes. This town (LA) is big, but so small at the same time. Josh, Chad, and I are in the same industry, so LA only becomes even smaller. And let's face it, neither one of them likes to go unnoticed.

 

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37 Comments

OMG You make the show.

MPH:
Great show. Loved it when you showed up in the pick up work truck. Have a great 2010.

Madison you are the best! You have a great personality, and I can tell that you really care about your clients. What I admire the most from your persona is that you are confident, but not arrogant like the others. You are a beautiful person inside and outside. Good luck and god bless you!

Thanks for being the only one to wear normal-fitting pants!

Such a cutie-pa-tootie, you are. I love how you get tickled at other people's absurdities. You always maintain your cool as well. Breath of professional, honest and fresh air.

All I can say is, you're the cutest and the one with the best personality out of the three.

Madison - you have grace. I wish you well. -Joanna
P.S. What's up w/ Chad's helmet hair??? It's disturbing!

Madison, I totally agree about the toilets seats. Even LOLed when you were closing one after another. When I was house hunting 8 months ago, that was a big turn off for me. My thought was, you want to try to sell the bathroom as a retreat not remind people of the business that goes on there.

Madison,
You are my fave on the show. I love how "real" you are. You seem to really care about your clients, not just how you look or how you are perceived. You are the reason I watch this show. I wish you much continued success! I wish I had you as my agent while I try to sell a Jersey shore house that I own :)

Hey there Madison!!
I am a realtor down here in San Diego and I love how you handle your listings and clients. It is very professional, yet personable at the same time. You have such a calm demeanor which I LOVE! I think when you have to speak with clients, you have to keep that professionalism in order for them to know you are serious and are able to handle the deal for you! I think your doing an awesome job and I look forward to watching the show!

P.S. will they be doing a 'Million dollar listing' for women? =)

Hi Madison, The woman, your client who on the coming attractions says "if you can't move the house in 2 months you're off the contract"....she looks just like the woman who Chad found a house for last season on the beach near the waves for her sons to go surfing. Is she the same woman?

Good luck this season

the reason for keeping a toilet seat down other than it being unsightly, is that when you flush there is actually unseen spray of water that spews up into the bath space contaminating everything around...gross. So close it before you flush. Thanks.

Hi Madison, it;s Michael from Washington, DC. Well, I finally did it...I hung my license and quit my marketing job. I must say, two months into this thing, anyone who says Real Estate is easy is clearly blind to the industry, nothing I have ever done has taken so much time and energy. I have to say though, I love it! I get up every day now with a fire in me that I've never experiences before...and I agree toilet seats should always be kept down...Ugh. Anyway, I just wanted to say hello and say thanks for the motivation you provided, and you didn't even know you were doing it. I remember seeing your very first debut on MDL and I thought..."I can do that, I want to do that, someday, I'm gonna do that! I did...if I'm broke in 6 months at least I will never have to wonder..."What if?" Take care, can't wait to see the entire season.

Madison;

I enjoy the show because of you. Not only are you a beautiful being on the outside, but the inside of you shows more. You have a spirit that is so calm and seems at peace. You have such a gentleness about you that if you looked like the Hunchback of Notre Dame, you would still be beautiful. You continue being who you are. It makes me feel good to know that their are people like you on this planet.. Peace to you Mad..

madison, you are the sweetheart of the show, who ever cast this show was brilliant, your all a perfect fit. about the toilet seats, i have the same obsession, and in the art of placement, having a toilet seat up is like throwing money down the drain...so keep um closed, your right on about that

Madison, you are the reason I watch Million Dollar Listing! I'm looking forward to this new season!

Oh my goodness Madison....you are so gay this season....wow! you really came out in a big way. Good for you.

Love your style Madison and I am so happy MDL is back for another season! However, my girlfriend and I think you look different this year....did you lose weight (not that you needed to)? Something is different - what is it??

Madison you're the coolest and my favorite realtor on the show. So funny about the toilet seats - that house was gross. I hope things turn around out there soon.

you are so adorable!!

Something seems a bit different this season that the past seasons. I got a vibe that there was a bit more "scripted" scenarios a la "The Hills". It all felt a little contrived. Am I the only one who feels this way?

You are the epitome of what a young assertive Realtor should be. You care about your clients, and your ethics are above reproach. Good luck, I think you are a great person and great on the show.

You are my favorite Madison. You would be my realtor of choice!

Madison I can't believe someone else has the same obsession as I do about toilet seat lids, what do people think they are there for? It drives me nuts when people leave the lid up in my house it is gross!

Madison you are the unsung hero of the show and a down to earth sweetheart. I love the other guys too. Maybe you can do something to bring the two of the them together to resolve their issue or at least bury the hatchet and move on.

After just passing my 23rd anniversary in real estate in Texas, it is wonderful to see that challenges in the toughest market are still exciting. You are doing a great job for your clients but also in reminding me how much you learn every day in this great career of ours....Still...having to face a seller with the bad news on the reality of today's values is tough...however, California values rose so high so quickly that your sellers are still ahead of the rest of the country. Take the money and run would be great advice....I don't think your market will make a quick recovery for the seller that has to move on with their life....Again, take the money and run...We need to live life in the moment....not put our lives on hold....That market was the Then...This market is the Now. Best wishes and let me know if you are ever coming to Texas!!

Bring Suzanne back for more episodes...she is needed to balance you guys out. Besides, she looks good in high def.

Madison, I love how you are the level-headed one in this group who puts their ego aside but that comes with maturity. Maybe they can learn a couple of things from you :0

I watch the show and await in anticipation when the past season wraps. I am a Realtor as well in Cleveland, Ohio.
Your dollar amounts are so much larger, however, people
are the same.
You really have the personality to be a great Real Estate Counselor and that is why you are successful.

Loved the premier, as I have been waiting for you guys to come back on. I'm a fellow Realtor and gets comfort and motivation from watching you guys.
Amen on the toilet seat scenario, I thought I was alone in that obsession. I'm glad to see I'm not alone!!
Looking forward to the season :)
Nikki

Madison, Hope you do well in this economy. Watch the show don't always agree but its a great show. I agree with the toilet seat think also keep it closed when showing a house.

Hi Madison,

How have you adjusted to the real estate market in Southern California? What things do you find yourself doing differently than last year to be competive? Has the show helped?

Thanks,

Lauren

Welcome back Madison! I was happy to see you return for the 2nd season (and only you!) and am equally as glad that you are back this time. You are definately the "balance" for this cast. I totally agree with you about the toilet seats too, close them, put the cat litter and tampon boxes out of site when showing a house!

If open toilet lids have that effect on you, how did you stomach the bidets in that house? Those are by far the nastiest contraptions ever conceived by man, and they have no lids to conceal "their business". LOL

Really looking forward to this season. Hoping it doesn't get all commercial. Seemed a little contrived when you were in the Bentley with your client... Just saying. You're still my fav.

you are the coolest!!!!!

Glad you apologized. Seems like Josh is the only one who made a sale this episode, but I'm rooting for you b/c you genuinely seem sweet (unlike Chad). I hope you do well.

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