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How To Carve a Pumpkin.... Realtor Style!!!

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 How To Carve a Pumpkin....

Realtor Style!!!

That's right! Even YOU can carve a pumpkin this Halloween!

It's Halloween time! And that can only mean one thing...

Well, actually it means a lot of things. But it does mean it's time for pumpkin carving!

So, without further ado, here is a primer on pumpkin carving for those of us in the Real Estate industry.

You can thank me later!

 

1. Your first step is to pick a pumpkin worthy of carving.

This one is not worthy......

Really? You were thinking of using this one? Pick a better pumpkin please!


This one is......

This is a much better choice for pumpkin carving.


2. Cut off the top of the pumpkin. Be very careful with this step as we all know that people in the Real Estate industry are not very good with sharp things!

Just follow the dotted line!

3. Scoop out the goopy stuff from the inside of the pumpkin.

If you've had a good year, discard it.

If you've had a bad year, save it. You might need to make a meal out of it!

This is the goopy stuff!


4. On the pumpkin draw the outline of what you want your carved pumpkin to look like.....

Here's a pattern even Realtors can follow!


5. Cut along the lines of your pattern.

Again, be very careful! Refer to the warning above!

Also, try not to make your pumpkin too elaborate. You know you're not very good at drawing within the lines in coloring books, or your contracts for that matter, and this time you'll be using a knife!

Be careful. Knives are sharp!

 

6. Insert a lit votive candle into your newly carved pumpkin and replace the lid. Be careful. Fire can be dangerous!

Be careful. Fire can be dangerous!


7. Marvel at what you've accomplished!

 

You didn't follow the pattern and now look at what you've done! I hope you're happy with yourself!


8. Thank your favorite Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor (or me)!!!



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Stephanie Reynolds
Integrity First Financial Group, Inc. - Santee, CA
East County San Diego Homes 619-838-4408

Pretty scary stuff there Craig. I agree you should probably hide that last pumpkin as not to scare the neighborhood!

Oct 15, 2010 12:17 PM
Judy Jennings
Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA
Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Craig - I don't think you should be playing with knives or fire! Happy Halloween. :)

Oct 15, 2010 03:02 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

You're such a creative person, I wouldn't be surprised if you really did this!

Oct 15, 2010 04:01 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Not so sure how the neighbor's children would respond to this SUPER SCARY pumpkin glowing on the porch on Halloween!!!  Neat post, as always, Craig!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend...

Oct 15, 2010 04:50 PM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Craig ~ Wow, skills in carving besides being a real estate guru!

Oct 15, 2010 05:42 PM
Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI
Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN
Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

My favorite so far Craig.  I am already thinking ahead to upcoming holidays.  Craig the turkey, Craig the Snowman, Craig the New Year Baby-----I have not doubt missed those in years past.  Hopefully you do reruns!

Oct 15, 2010 06:43 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Well I'm glad someone mentioned it before...put that pumpkin away, you'll frighten the children!

Oct 15, 2010 09:50 PM
James Quarello
JRV Home Inspection Services, LLC - Wallingford, CT
Connecticut Home Inspector

My two girls are always looking for that especially scary face for dad to carve into their pumpkins. I think this year I found the "one". Thanks Craig, you're a life saver.

Oct 16, 2010 12:44 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

I knew you were a master at selling homes but who knew you were also a professional pumkin carver on the side as well:)

Oct 16, 2010 01:07 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Craig, and just so you know.... I am on my way out the door to meet Tractor Mac... AND...

Watch pumpkin hurling... You know... with one of those big catapult contraptions....

I need your pumpkin for that...

Oct 16, 2010 04:38 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Craig this was a very enjoyable post...you have so many hidden talents....what's next?

Oct 16, 2010 06:00 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Rebecca THAT IS A LOADED QUESTION-NEVER NEVER ASK THAT!!

Oct 16, 2010 08:03 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

I Have to second what Debra said to Rebecca...maybe pumpkin face will forget to return and comment on this post...Rebecca, you should probably delete your comment...save yourself!!

Oct 16, 2010 11:38 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ellie - And who doesn't love roasted and salted pumpkin seeds?

Stephanie - Boo!

Judy - Probably good advice Judy!

Georgina - Thanks Georgina. I did actually do this.......in Photoshop though!

Debe - Hey Halloween is time for spooks and goblins! I say scare the kids!

Oct 17, 2010 03:40 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Dawn - Can you believe it?

Pat - Stay tuned. I celebrate all the holidays in my own different way....

Laura - I'm thinking of putting it in front of all my competitors office doors!

James - I'm such a giver!

Bill - It isn't being me. So much talent, so little time!!!!

Oct 17, 2010 03:44 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Andrea - OK, that sounds like it would be a totally cool thing to go to. Hurl those pumpkins Andrea!

Rebecca - Thanks for the encouragements Rebecca!!!!

Debra - GRRRR!!!

Nick - Double GRRRR!!!

Oct 17, 2010 03:47 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Debra -is GRRRReat!!!

Nick -is Double GRRRReat!!!

Why thank you Craig...I knew that's what you meant!

Oct 18, 2010 02:45 PM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Nick -

Oct 19, 2010 12:32 AM
Anonymous
zeek

Pumpkin carving has become an art form of its own, and a Great site I found is http://www.Stoneykins.com it's a pumpkin carver’s dream, with thousands of awesome Pumpkin patterns and Stencils (over 100 are Free), sensational pumpkin carving galleries, carving/stencil how-tos, a message board to answer any carving questions and more! For a Fee They can also make you a Custom Pumpkin Pattern or Custom Carving. This is truly a great resource for pumpkin carving patterns and Learning how to carve a Fantastic Pumpkin It's really not about carving the best pumpkin. It's about carving one better than your neighbors. ;-) Zeek

Jun 07, 2011 04:31 AM
#56
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Zeek - Fun stuuf there on the Stoneykins web site! thank you for sharing it with us!

Jun 07, 2011 04:41 AM
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