Talking real estate...

It is an important part of a Realtors job.

How many times a day are agents asked, "How is the market?"

At work.  At play.  At dinners, at parties, at bowling alleys, at golf courses, at Starbucks...

Any place there are people, we are asked "How is the market?"

I understand this.  I enjoy meeting people, and am very passionate about what I do. 

I love talking real estate...

But shouldn't there be boundaries?  I feel a line was crossed today...

I was at my gym.  Lifetime Fitness in Warrenville.  Real nice gym.  Great atmosphere.  Lots of energy...

Anyway, I was running on a treadmill.  Going pretty hard.  I used to be a decent runner, but now I run only when I need to blow off a little steam...

Anyway, I was running hard.  Sweating pretty good too.

A woman gets on the treadmill next to me.  A walker.  I have met the woman before, so I glance over with a friendly but brief "Hello".

After a moment, it happens.  "How is the market?" my new workout partner asks.

We had talked real estate before.  Also on the treadmill.  Hello.  I am running hard here...

"Ugh," I grunt back as I push ahead.  I am not feeling very conversational at this point...

"Bloomberg says the housing market is up 6.7%," she continues.  Her stat.  Not mine...

I am out of breath and only half way done with my workout.  What to do?

"I hope you are getting a slice of that," the woman continues.

Not sure if I am getting my proper slice, I start running faster...

Fortunately, the woman allows me to finish my run in peace.  Very fast peace, but peace.

I had plenty of time to answer all her questions on my warmdown, anyway...

Ken

A Realtor you can trust.