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Real Estate is Just Like Football - Go Vikings!

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Real Estate AZ Broker BR030809000

Real Estate is Just Like FootballReal Estate Plays - Go Vikings!

Growing up in Minnesota is a contact sport. You gotta love the Minnesota Vikings or you're considered 'odd' (at least that was true in my extended family)! Trust me you don't wanna be odd in Minnesota! No No No - odd isn't a good thing!!

Without digressing further into what's considered 'odd' in MN allow the story to continue and we'll delve into that story at a later date perhaps with the help of Terri Eckholm and William Feela two of the top agents (active rain players) in Minnesota!

So why is real estate just like football? 

Head Coach (Broker):  She/he  creates strategies and defines the plays of how you're going to win the game.

The Quaterback (REALTOR): She/he is the one who gets the action going and carries out the play.  She/he sees the whole field and understands how she/he needs to move around to make the play successful.

Receivers (Lenders): She/he is responsible for running down the field, finding an open and catching the ball from the Quarterback.

Linemen (Title Agent): She/he protects the quarterback and block the defenders so the ball holder can gain ground.

Tight End (Inspector): She/he has the job of being in the right place at the right time and knowing what to do to insure that the play is successful.

Referee (Appraiser): She/he is an independent participant to make sure the play is a fair play.

Support Staff (Office Staff):  They are responsible for providing all the necessary equipment and support to insure the team is successful.

Cheerleader (Spouses):  She/he are charged with keeping the spirit high no matter how the game is going and to cheer them on endlessly.

There you have it - Real Estate is Just Like Football!  Keep in mind that it takes a lot of people working as a team to build and sustain a successful business.  When you're watching the games tomorrow think about the different positions, how they relate to your team and how you can improve on your strategy to be the best in your field.

And remember - Go Vikings!

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Comments(16)

Jonathan Smith
Haynes, ND

Wonderful analogy and how appropriate giving how close we are to the Super Bowl!

Marc Iafrate, MBA

Jan 23, 2010 04:06 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

I love your realtor/football comparison Anna! What part of Minnesota are you from? I was born in Owatonna...since the Broncos didn't make it...GO VIKINGS!

Jan 23, 2010 04:13 AM
Diane Rice
Rice Prprty Mgmnt & Rlty, LLC, South Holland, IL - Lansing, IL
SFR, SRES, CNC

Amazing how it fits to a tee.  I like the REALTOR description... i have a few like that.  Good share Anna!

Jan 23, 2010 04:14 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Wonderful comparison, Anna. Growing up in Mn means you also have to be good at water activities. Thanks for sharing

Jan 23, 2010 04:26 AM
Jon Budish
Resident Realty - Fort Collins, CO

I also grew up in Minnesota, and am still a Viking fan. I'm glad they're the underdogs Sun. Things don't seem to go well when they're favored.

Jan 23, 2010 04:46 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Marc - we're just hoping they do well Sunday and make it to the Super Bowl and of course WIN!

Wanda - really?  Owatona...my cousins lived there and I used to visit a lot over holidays.  Great little town.  Yes - I get the Bronco thing as my husband is a die hard bronco fan!  Go VIKINGS!

Diane - I've thought about the comparisons before but I never put it on paper.  It so fits!!  We both need Quarterback agents!!

Thanks Ed.  Yes as we lived on a lake the water sports were a given.  It was alwasy fun around our place!

Jon - another Viking Fan - yahoo!  We'll be cheering them on tomorrow together!  Go VIKINGS!

Jan 23, 2010 06:27 AM
Liz Loadholt
Liz Loadholt- AgentOwned Realty- Covering SC - Mount Pleasant, SC
Realtor--Broker-in-charge - Trainer--Relocation Director Covering SC

Anna ---- I'm impressed that you could make this analogy -- excellent job, my friend. I'm pulling for the Vikings, too.  Go, Vikings!!!!

                                                                   

Jan 23, 2010 06:59 AM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Anna, 

Excellent analogy post.  I do feel like we are a team and it's amazing how much better "the game (I mean buy, sell or lease here)" goes when we have TEAMWORK!!!!!

All the best, Michelle

Jan 23, 2010 08:23 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hey Liz - football = real estate!!!  My Mom was a football fanatic as I was growing up in MN so I figured out strategy at a young age.  What a blessing it was in disguise - I didn't really like football as a kid!!

That is the key, isn't it Michelle.  Teamwork!  All the players working together well make for a smooth transaction!  And that's my goal for our buyers and sellers!

Jan 23, 2010 08:30 AM
Jane Cross
Homes By Cross serving Charlotte NC Real Estate Needs - Charlotte, NC

Anna,  I will have to be screaming for the Saints...they've had to many Ain'ts years...now, I am from WI so I will secretly be screaming for Brett as well...and who wouldn't? My brother says the number one selling Jersey in WI is the purple #4...and I am sure it is!

Oh...and the analogy was excellent!

Jan 23, 2010 09:20 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hah - can you believe he's actually playing for the Vikings! Who would have dreamed that one up!  So you're a Wisconsin girl - knew there was something special about you!

Jan 23, 2010 09:54 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

well now that the Chargers are home til next season I can pull for the Vikings with you!

Jan 23, 2010 02:56 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Good Girl Tammy!!!!!!   Go VIKINGS!

Jan 23, 2010 03:40 PM
Robin Rogers
Robin Rogers, Silverbridge Realty, San Antonio, Texas - San Antonio, TX
CRS, TRC, MRP - Real Estate Investment Adviser

So THAT'S why the Cowboys lost last weekend! You drummed up all this support on ActiveRain for the Vikings!

Dangnabbit!

Robin

Jan 24, 2010 01:33 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Yup Robin - that's it exactly!  The power of the rain seeps into football now - now who would have guessed!!

Jan 24, 2010 05:05 AM
Ken Speer
Alpha Global Associates - Phoenix, AZ

Anna - Wonderful analogy.  I appreaciate the team concept.  Bummer how the game ended.

Jan 25, 2010 03:16 AM