springdale arkansas realtor: A thoughtful gift… - 05/12/11 11:14 PM
 
As the story goes a young boy wanted to get his parents something special for a gift.  As he approached them he was filled with excitement.  He said: “When I grow up I’m going to buy you an electric can opener, an electric toaster an electric stove and an electric chair”.  While the meaning of the last gift is not known or what the outcome was imagine you making the same mistake on words you use when talking to a client.  Chose your words carefully before speaking, once they have been spoken nothing can take the words back or the … (10 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: I did a Cardinal Sin… - 05/12/11 12:46 AM
 
The other day my wife and I stayed home and did some yard work.  Raking some leaves, burning (called the fire department).  Mowed, used the weed eater. Needless to say we were busy.   She asked me to go and get a truck load of mulch.  Getting away from the back breaking work was a relief and gladly I took the wallet and left.  I drove up and drove up to the place and after getting the mulch the guy and I started talking.  Seems he’s interested in selling the business, land, building and everything as the old saying goes lock … (11 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Boudreaux, smooth talking Cajun - 05/10/11 11:47 PM
 
 
Boudreaux, the smoothest-talking Cajun in the Louisiana National Guard, got called up to active duty. Boudreaux's first assignment was in a military induction center. Because he was a good talker, they assigned him the duty of advising new recruits about government benefits, especially the GI insurance to which they were entitled. The officer in charge soon noticed that Boudreaux was getting a 99% sign-up rate for the more expensive supplemental form of GI insurance. This was remarkable, because it cost these low-income recruits $30.00 per month for the higher coverage, compared to what the government was already providing at … (8 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: GERONIMO!!! - 05/10/11 12:46 AM
 
I live near Oklahoma and often listen to talk radio through a station in Tulsa.  Yesterday they had a poll asking people to vote if the term “Geronimo” offended any of them.  The word was used when the Seals took out Ben Laden.  A few Native Americans called and said they were offended most were not.  That brings me to wonder what the heck is going on with this system.  Someone somewhere will be offended by something someone says.  When will we stop being “politically correct” I do believe this Country was founded on freedom of religion and speech along … (12 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Lesson Learned... - 05/07/11 11:36 PM
 
A young engineer was leaving the office   at 5:45 p.m. when he found the CEOstanding in front of a shredder with a   piece of paper in his hand. "Listen," said the CEO,   "this is a very sensitive and important document, and my   secretary is not here. Can you make this thing work?" "Certainly," said the young   engineer. He turned on the machine, inserted the paper, and pressed   the start button. "Excellent, excellent!" said   the CEO as his paper disappeared inside the machine, "I just need one copy." Lesson: Never, Never, ever assume that … (7 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Have you shown any listings in the “faubourg” to your clients? - 05/06/11 11:48 PM
 
Hope this one gets your attention.  Do you realize we do this all the time?  Do you realize once these are shown they may or may not be classified as such in a few years?  Do I have you confused yet I know I am…  Anyway the meaning of (fo’ boor’) is outside town hence suburb.  A city district that was at one time a suburb.  Tell me did I get you on this one?  Once a city takes in the suburb according to Webster’s ® it is no longer classified as a suburb but we still call them by … (6 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Do you “exhume” your clients? - 05/05/11 11:15 PM
 
Now if you are a repeat visitor to my posts you know not to jump to conclusions as I tend to play on words.  So with what you have read I again ask do you exhume your clients?  I do are at least I try.  If they don’t want to be exhumed there is nothing you can do about it.  Most of you have already come to a conclusion but the meaning of (eks hyoom”) is to bring to light; disclose; reveal.  So if you can’t get your clients to trust you with the real estate transaction do you really … (7 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Quotes from Hollywood Squares # 2 - 05/04/11 11:35 PM
Q. During a tornado, are you safer in the bedroom or in the closet?  A. Rose Marie: Unfortunately Peter, I'm always safe in the bedroom.  Q. Can boys join the Camp Fire Girls?  A.. Marty Allen: Only after lights out.  Q. When you pat a dog on its head he will wag his tail. What will a goose do?  A. Paul Lynde: Make him bark?  Q. If you were pregnant for two years, what would you give birth to?  A. Paul Lynde: Whatever it is, it would never be afraid of the dark..  Q. According to Ann Landers, is there anything … (8 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Quotes from Hollywood Squares - 05/03/11 10:52 PM
 
I just post the facts otherwise no comments will get the rest next time.  Read and enjoy
Q.. Paul, what is a good reason for pounding meat?  A. Paul Lynde: Loneliness!  (The audience laughed so long and so hard it took up almost 15 minutes of the show!) Q. Do female frogs croak?  A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads under water long enough.  Q. If you're going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be  A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.  Q. True or False, a pea can last as … (11 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: White Men Can’t Jump!!! - 05/03/11 12:34 AM
 
OK for you movie fans of the title this is not about the movie.  What this is about are the girls…  Do I have a treat for you?  That’s not really a question…  Now, now don’t get ahead of me here because you will be disappointed.  As always the link is safe so click or copy and paste it.  Enjoy I had to watch it three times.  If I had to pick teams she would be my first choice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SqJz0NgnnE
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springdale arkansas realtor: Bar - 05/01/11 11:29 PM
 
I’ve seen bartenders before but nothing like this.  Click on the link or copy and paste it to your address bar and watch.  These people will make you watch this one more than once. As always the link is safe.  Sit back and enjoy the show.
http://file.qip.ru/embed/111226964/dfc05946
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springdale arkansas realtor: Pilot and the Pearly Gates!!! - 05/01/11 12:12 AM
 
A priest dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates.  Ahead of him is a guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans.
 
Saint Peter addresses this cool guy, 'Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven? '
 
The guy replies, ‘I’m Jack, retired Continental Airlines Pilot from Houston’.
 
Saint Peter consults his list.  He smiles and says to the pilot, 'take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom.'
 
The … (12 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: I often wonder if I ever will “deontology” with an ethical question. - 04/29/11 11:36 PM
 
OK boys and girls this one should cause you to look up the word but don’t bother cause you know I’ll tell you what it means shortly.  We as agents need to be mindful of this.  Even though no harm may be the result of you doing something you still could be called to account for your actions.  The meaning of (de’ an tal’e je) the ethical doctrine which holds that the worth of an action is determined as by its conformity to some binding rule rather than by its consequences.  Think about that one for awhile.
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springdale arkansas realtor: In a small Texas town - 04/29/11 12:12 AM
 
In a small Texas town, (Mt. Vernon) Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground. 
The church folks were rather smug in their outlook after that, until the bar owner sued the church on the grounds that the church was ultimately responsible for the demise of his building, either through direct or indirect actions or means. The church vehemently … (6 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: How a real man takes off his underwear - 04/28/11 01:15 AM
 
While I don’t really know why people like going to these I guess it’s a cultural type thing.  This moron tries something that could have cost him his life.  To each their own but for me you’re just asking for problems.  You should be able to open this by clicking on the link below.  It’s not very long but that is one lucky guy…
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBDQacEQ0EQ
 
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springdale arkansas realtor: Do you “behest” your contracts and clients? - 04/27/11 01:20 AM
 
You bet ya I do.  Did you know you are bound by your oath to do this?  When you fill out a contract or clients asks you to do this you need to head their request and get it done.  If you don’t you’re a big boy or girl and it’s your decision but I’ll read about you in the paper or watch you on TV.  Now for the meaning of (be hest’) an order, command or request.  If a client requests you to do something you need to get it done.  In the contracts you are to fill in … (5 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: OH say can you see? - 04/26/11 12:19 AM
 
This was sent to me yesterday.  I didn’t look at it until today and thought the message spoke volumes.  How does this relate to real estate you may ask?  If I need to explain it you might want to take a look in the mirror.  How many opportunities do you see every day and do not take advantage of them?  Enjoy the video and have a good day.
You may need to copy and paste but whatever you’ll be glad you saw it.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU
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springdale arkansas realtor: You wouldn't listen to reason and this is what you get... - 04/24/11 12:30 AM
 
I’ve written on this before not so long ago.  What’s amazing to me is it just happened to me and being the fun loving guy I am I have decided I should past this on to all or my AR friends. Please feel free to pass this along to your friends.  Don’t you just love the fellowship we share on Easter Day?  I sure do so click on the link and enjoy.
http://www.terrisfp1.com/holidays/chick.html
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springdale arkansas realtor: Mommy was a Marine - 04/23/11 12:00 AM
 
 The teacher gave her fifth grade class an assignment:  Get their parents to tell them a story with a moral at the end of it.  The next day, the kids came back and, one by one, began to tell their stories. There were all the regular types of stuff:  spilled milk and pennies saved.  But then the teacher realized, much to her dismay, that only Janie was left. "Janie, do you have a story to share?" 'Yes ma'am.  My daddy told me a story about my Mommy.  She was a Marine pilot in Desert Storm, and her plane got hit.  … (10 comments)

springdale arkansas realtor: Don’t “defalcate” your broker or clients… - 04/22/11 12:21 AM
 
Again don’t go looking for word to recognize this word.  Every so often when I get the magazine from my Real Estate Commission I read about agents who do this.   For the life of me I can’t understand why they would do this but I think they believe they can get away from it.  Anyway the meaning of (de fal’kat’) to steal or misuse funds entrusted to one’s care.  Those earnest money checks for me are too hot to handle and I usually don’t ask for earnest money.  What about you?
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