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Camera died, email corrupted, cell phone died, car won't start. Opportunities abound.

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Camera died, email corrupted, cell phone died and the car won't start; that just the last 7 days.

There's a couple ways I could play this.  I chose to see these as opportunities.  I borrowed a camera for a few fays, after an hour on the phone with cell phone tech support I got a free replacement that has better features, after a lengthy call to my web provider they cleared the spam filter that was corrupted and email came back, then it turned out the car just needed a battery.  In the middle of all this I rented a car and went to a closing that yielded a $10K commission check and my wife decided to come back into the business with me.

Being a self employed Realtor at RE/MAX is the best thing I've ever found.

Jennifer Arbach
EXIT Realty Front and Center - Binghamton, NY
Office Administrator

LOL! I recently gave a speech at our Toastmasters club called "Technology on Crutches" after a similar incident. The printer went, the computer had major issues and my van needed $800 worth of repairs. Fortunately, things come in threes! Glad you got all the issues worked out!

Sep 30, 2010 01:08 AM
Tanya Nouwens
Immeubles Deakin Realty - Montreal West Island, QC
Montreal Real Estate Broker & Stager

Ha!  Well look at you!  Well done, Bob.  The annoying part is all the time spent on the phone with various service providers, but good for you for tackling all of it and seeing the silver lining throughout.

Sep 30, 2010 01:08 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I am sure there are many times other Realtors think about going back into Corporate America until they receive the commission check. Best to you.

Sep 30, 2010 01:17 AM