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A Letter to Real Estate

By Bob Haywood

Real Estate Agent with McGraw Realtors

September 01, 2010 02:04 AM

Dang you, Real Estate! You keep getting in the way!

We used to be such good friends, but then you left me after the tax credit expired. You didn't call me up anymore to go see houses. And you didn't want my expert advice about where to price your FSBO house. And suddenly, I had a whole bunch of time on my hands! I was actually getting home in time for dinner with Diane. And she liked that.

But you're a fickle one, Real Estate. Just when I got used to being able to blog all day, you showed back up, wanting chunks of my time. This is so not fair! Now I barely have time to blog at all somedays. And check this out. I actually got to use my riding lawn mower this summer one time! And then you came running back to me. You call me over and over and over and leave messages. You want me to call you back. You want this. You want that. Can I do this for you or that for you. And on and on you go. You are SO needy!

Just last weekend you demanded that I spend the entire weekend with you. There I was, standing around while you looked at every square inch of all those houses you wanted to see. And did you buy one? NOOOOO. Are you gonna? "Well maybe." That's what you said to me. You're such a player, Real Estate! Did I mention I knew a girl who behaved just like you do back in high school? You're not related to her are you?

Last night, during that lightening storm was almost too much. It was after dark and you JUST HAD TO SEE that foreclosed house even though it was already after dark. Wasn't it fun walking through that dark house, using our cell phones as flashlights? I just hate it when the power has been turned off, but you couldn't wait, could you?!

And then you wanted to come over and hang out for a bit after that? Really? You are so rude! Of course, on the other hand, it was nice of you to ask me to write an offer for you on that foreclosed house. And it was a decent offer too. That surprised me! And, as I drink my morning cup of coffee, it crosses my mind that you might actually have a shot at getting this house. We'll see.

Listen, I'd better wrap up this little love letter pretty quickly. I'm sure you're gonna be calling me for something or other this morning. I sure wish you wouldn't be so demanding...I've got a closing to get ready for!

LOL

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Bob Haywood

McGraw Realtors - Owasso, OK

BobHaywood.com

Sarah, I actually have a flashlight application on my cell phone! LOL

Lisa - I mourn when I see my yard. I used to love mowing it...Before I met real estate!

Sep 01, 2010 11:27 AM

Kathy Judy

Tri-Cities Real Estate retired - Ontario, OR

that was fun you ought to do a series of posts this way

Sep 01, 2010 11:31 AM

Kymberly Caldwell-Muniz

(909) 973-0410 - Fontana, CA

TCR Group Keller Williams Realty Rancho Cucamonga

Hi Bob, it sounds like someone I am seeing. Maybe they are related, I like your style.

p.s. keep some flashlights in you car.

Sep 01, 2010 11:37 AM

Wanda Thomas

Montana Homestead Brokers, Broker, CRS, GRI, SFR, RN - Billings, MT

Billings Montana Real Estate

Sometimes you just can't get enough of those love-hate relationships! Enjoy

Sep 01, 2010 11:38 AM

Diane Casale

Coldwell Banker First, Huntsville, AL - Huntsville, AL

REALTOR®, ABR®, CNAS®, SNP, Selling North Alabama

That is GREAT! Hey, could you tell Real Estate to come knocking back on my door? lol. Must have left me for you. lol.

Sep 01, 2010 11:52 AM

David M. Childress

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Akron, OH

I would love to be your Realtor® in Akron Ohio!

Sounds exactly like Akron and NE Ohio this year. Best first half I have had since 2003 and now, NOTHING...and it's not just me, our office is way down. Great writing style, I love when someone deserves to be featured!

Sep 01, 2010 12:14 PM

Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.

eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC

Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

HI Bob,

Too funny, great letter and right on topic in a time of many roller coaster rides with buyers and sellers.

great stuff.

Sep 01, 2010 12:36 PM

Heather Oberhau

Prudential Fox & Roach - Newtown, PA

Bucks County Real Estate, e-PRO

Hold up...you actually expect to eat dinner? And at home with your wife? MAYBE "Real Estate" will let you grab a burger from the drive through :)

One of the most difficult things for me in this business is the chaotic nature of the business. I'm a schedule type of person, but I adjust.

Sep 01, 2010 01:11 PM

Brittany Stewart

Luxe Realty Group - Plano, TX

Making Dallas Home

lol..thanks for the laugh! Sooo true too! Hopefully your offer will get accepted and make last night all worth while!

Sep 01, 2010 01:46 PM

Larry Bergstrom

Crescent Realty, Inc. Spanaway, WA. - Spanaway, WA

CNE, CRS, GRI

Great piece. But as I tell my agents, the phone works both ways.

Sep 01, 2010 02:14 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Bob, darn that real estate getting in the way of your FUN.... smile. I enjoyed this one.

Sep 01, 2010 02:43 PM

Keith Sellers

Sellers Real Estate - Kalamazoo, MI

Greater Kalamazoo and Lakeshore

That fickle ol' fart! Way to roll with her jabs. You throw a little sumthin' sumthin' back her way like the cliched slogan "It's a great time to buy." Or maybe "interest rates have never been so low." Keep your head in the game, champ, and upgrade to that Milwaukee Cordless I blogged about the other day. Mega brightness will scare the bats away quicker.

Thanks for the smile!

Sep 01, 2010 02:58 PM

Don Sabinske

Don Sabinske, Sabinske & Associates Inc. - Zimmerman, MN

Sabinske & Associates Inc.

I feel that way sometimes, too. It gets a little overwhelming when all you have been doing is working with workout negotiators to get actual human beings to work with. And, you aren't sitting on hold all day waiting and writing comments on the Rain.

Sep 01, 2010 04:25 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

This is such a great piece to describe how (I'm sure) we all feel about this crazy business sometimes.

Sep 01, 2010 05:24 PM

Nate Gerard

Keller Williams Premier - Stillwater, MN

CDPE, East Metro Twin Cities Realtor

Funny and creative.

I have to say real estate was hangin' with me ALL summer and now has deserted me. Now I know where she went!

Sep 01, 2010 05:35 PM

Scott Hayes

(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX

Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Now that is what I call humor Bob. Nice post.

Sep 01, 2010 05:46 PM

Joetta Fort

The DiGiorgio Group - Arvada, CO

Independent Broker, Homes Denver to Boulder

Cute post - made me giggle! But I think we might be the fickle ones - complaining when we don't have enough business, and complaining when we have too much!

Sep 01, 2010 05:49 PM

Curt Hess

ExecuHome Realty - Annapolis, MD

Luxury Home Consultant, Team Leader & CEO

Exactly. Now I have to summon the wisdom I didn't have in high school: "Sorry honey, but you are just not worth the trouble. I'm going to spend my time with someone who appreciates me!"

Sep 02, 2010 05:39 AM

Gayla Worrell

Windermere Real Estate/Everett, Inc. - Everett, WA

Real Estate Webworks

Sounds like my day yesterday, complete with flashlight app on a walk through a REO!

Sep 02, 2010 11:39 PM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I think the market will come creeping back to us bit by bit. If we all work hard maybe we won't starve! or at least not yet!

Sep 03, 2010 04:43 PM

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