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Man-Child Farming -- What has the World Come To?

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Real Estate Agent with Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty

Show me a guy - that's right, the male species - who works all day as a professional, makes good money, and goes home at night to play video games with his buddies instead of taking a few moments to call his girlfriend.  That guy, according to one of our young women realtors is a "Man-Child."

Not only is her 20-somethings world full of Man-Children, it's full of opportunity.  Wouldn't you want to sell property to a guy who hurriedly signed on the bottom line so he could get back to his video game?

How about listing property for a Man-Child who requested your help by e-mailing you on his PSP (in between game cycling).  Money is no object to him - none at all.  Just sell it, and let me know when I need to move.

Our young woman realtor offers the latest marketing insight on how Man-Children think - "WHATEVER, just pass me the chips, fax me what I need to sign, don't forget to close the door, and call...sometime."

Man-child gaming

Check out this very cool Man-Child:  He's right out of college and making $55,000 a year.  Not over the top by any means, but two months earlier he was juggling game toggles for entertainment, and living off borrowed money.  Now that he's making enough money to buy every single game on the planet (and he does), he thinks it's time to invest in the planet itself. 

"Give me REAL ESTATE," he demands - "enough so I can have a place for my buddies to hang out and play games, with a garage for beer pong, and a viewing room suitable for my 72" flatscreen TV."  Indeed, the perfect hang out for a Man-Child.

This is where the fun begins, I'm told, if you're into Man-Child farming, and truthfully, why wouldn't you be if you're the right age?  Two requirements, however.  One, you must have GIGANTIC PATIENCE; and two, you must know GOOD GAMING!

But what if your Man-Child worked professionally in the gaming business - would that be cool...or just so very weird?

Kaushik Sirkar
Call Realty, Inc. - Chandler, AZ
Hmmmm, what if the Realtor is slightly "man-child" esque?  Not that I know anyone like that....lol :)
May 29, 2007 05:52 PM
Dawn Workman
Veracity Real Estate Group, LLC - Camas, WA
Camas Real Estate Expert, MBA, 480-540-8100
I am so glad I am married.  I complain about all the sports on our tv, but at least he isn't off playing video games :)
May 29, 2007 06:59 PM
Steven Shewell
Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. - Ephrata, PA
The Mortgage Maverick

Terry:

We definitely have to find you a hobby...especially one that takes you into more cultured circles.  If you are finding "Gamer Boys" rather than someone who wants to spend time with you, you need to go in a new direction.

On the other hand, if all he wants to do is play the games and simply hands you his wallet without a second glance, there may be some advantages there!

May 30, 2007 12:07 AM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"

Hi Kaushik,

So you like the games too; do you ever let your clients "win" to ink the deal?  Man-children do not; they always have to win!

May 30, 2007 03:47 PM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"

Hi Dawn,

Me, too, glad I'm married that is.  I've got a non-video game husband who most likes to watch and play golf.  So my strategy on those busy "behind the computer" days is to encourage my husband to jump into his golf cart (which he parks in the garage) and drive down to the country club or go out on the course to play a few holes or a round of golf.  After that, he's all mine!

May 30, 2007 03:54 PM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"

Hi Steven,

Great comment, wrong realtor.  My partner - a generation Y girl - is the heroine in the blog.  She coined the term "Man-child" to classify these young professionals with money to spend and time to play recreational and wagering games.  Nevertheless, your reference to handing over their wallets works for me as well, because I get a percentage of the closed deals.  So in this way, I'm all for the free spending Man-child!

May 30, 2007 04:03 PM
Amy Miller
4Magic Vacation Homes - Davenport, FL
Terry, you are a riot.  There are many man-childs in the world (young and old alike:-)).  I have thouroughly enjoyed your blogs!!! I found them as a result of  you commenting on my first blog.  You were so encouraging that it inspired my me not only in my blogging efforts but in my business efforts as well.  Happy selling and blogging to you as you go after business and mean it!!!!
Jul 03, 2007 08:44 AM
Alamo City Homes Magazine
Alamo City Homes Magazine - San Antonio, TX

I'm scared to market myself outside GameStop.. Most of those guys live on the couch in the mom's house.. :\

Jul 03, 2007 01:46 PM
Terry Rasner-Yacenda
Broker,Owner - Dreams Realty - Reno, NV
"Dreams Realty"

Okay, Eric, if you know GameStop you're in the game...or are you a simply a dissinterested observer, or parent of one of the guys on mom's couch?

And you, Amy -- go girl!  Your comments are most appreciated and even treasured -- and in the summer that's really something for a garage sale treasure hunter!

Jul 03, 2007 02:27 PM