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Happy St. Pat's Day - From the Patron Saint of Real Estate!

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

March 17, 2011 01:34 AM

Every year, on March 17th, or whenever they can remember, people from all over the world, forget their troubles, look foward to new beginnings and celebrate the Patron Saint of Real Estate.....Craig Rutman!

Yes, you can still drink beer! In fact, today it's encouraged!

Yes, you can still wear green! But please, for the sake of humanity, not as much as this guy!

Yes, you can still wear green on St. Craig's Day...Just not this much green!

And today, my dear readers, I've gone to great lengths to make it easier for you to celebrate St. Craig's Day!!!

Instead of that boring shamrock thing all the sheeple typically wear, today you can wear this lovely "Happy St. Craig's Day" button!!!

Just cut along the dotted lines and tape this commerative button to your lapel. Or wherever you feel it's appropriate to paste a picture of me!!!

You see how easy it is to celebrate this special day?

What? You don't have any scissors handy? Well don't get your kilts all up in a bunch just yet!

Because....

For a limited time only, you can purchase one of these gems for the low, low price of $19.95 (plus shipping and handling of course)! Nearly all forms of payment are accepted! (sorry no COD's, goats, sheep or other types of livestock will be accepted). Just click on the Paypal logo to begin the process!

Personal checks should be made out to:

"The Craig Rutman Early Retirement Fund"

Happy St. Patrick's Craig's Day everyone!

Well, folks, I've gotta run....

I have an important "meeting" to get to!!!

About The Author

Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com

Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530

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Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ed - Well Ed, if your Irish eyes are smiling, it would have worked!

Jack - It's all me. But really, it's all you guys. Without your crazy comments here, I wouldn't have the impetus to go on. And, I've always maintained that your comments are better than the posts themselves. I just start the ball rolling. You take over from there.

Mel - Shhhhh! Yes, it was an oversight! But no one noticed. Free button for Mel if you keep this little faux paus between us!

Michael - St. Michael's Day? What the..... Don't worry about me and work tomorrow my friend. The pros know their limits!

Laura - OK, now I want to know what's on your t-shirt! Pictures please! Thanks for the smooch! Sorry about the 900#!!!

Christine - Ha! Ha! Ha! Next time I'm in New Orleans I'll throw some buttons to the crowds!

Mar 17, 2011 10:27 AM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

No way man, if you want to see it you will just have to make that Chicago Rain Camp in October I told everyone about last month. Oh and don't worry about that 900#, we had a wonderful conversation, such nice girls.

Mar 17, 2011 11:00 AM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Happy St. Patties day to you Craig! I am sure you are guzzling some green beer in a Cary Tavern somewhere:)

Mar 17, 2011 11:13 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Laura - Boy you're a tough negotiator! That shirt had better be worth making the trip!!! Glad you had a nice time with the "900 girls"!!!

Bill - Actually, I'm working on getting some comp numbers for a castle that I'll be listing in 2 weeks... and trying to work out a deal on an offer I just received for one of my REO properties. But when I'm done.......

Mar 17, 2011 11:14 AM

Amy Hahn

Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC

Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Okay, Okay....I take back what I said. Everyone, you must order the badge...It is awesome!!!!!! Printing it out yourself just isn't the same! Now, for Laura's shirt...I know what it says...But I won't tell. And No worries about working late...I'll have a green beer for ya'!

Mar 17, 2011 11:19 AM

Judy Jennings

Top Agent Plus - Middleboro, MA

Tap into Judy's real estate expertise & resources.

Craig - I was really hoping to see a few leprechauns when I clicked on dear readers! Geez. Happy St. Patrick's Craig's Day.

Mar 17, 2011 11:21 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Craig, I have been busy making my luck, so now I find out all this time I had it wrong it is St Craig's Day. So Happy belated St Craig's Day to you:)))

Mar 17, 2011 12:39 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

What is it with you and Alan O'May today? I am English. At least the Jews could hold out from celebrating St. Paddy's Day.

Mar 17, 2011 01:27 PM

Don Rogers

Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO

Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

I knew that there was something extra, extra special about this day and now I know what it is.

Mar 17, 2011 01:29 PM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

AMY!!!!! Thanks a lot, you know he's going right over to your post to check and see! DELETE QUICK! I'll keep him entertained while you go do that! Otherwise I'll loose all my leverage.

Hurry AMY!

SO,.. Mr.Rutman,... how's business?

Yeah,... and the family?

And ah,... um,...

Awe heck,...you probably already peeked.

AMY, you are in so much trouble girl! You wait till I get over there.

Mar 17, 2011 02:04 PM

Gay E. Rosen

Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY

As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Craig: Well, just to be social I partook in a glass of beer..... a nice Irish stout... and then I decided to toast St. Craig's Day... I ordered drinks all around.. all I said was " toast St. Craig it's not Paddy.." and or some reason I got tossed out.... what did I say that was wrong..... Happy St. Paddy's day. Gay

Mar 17, 2011 02:41 PM

Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI

Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Craig--Thanks for making a special day even more special!! Erin go bragh! (Translation: Craig Rutman Forever!)

Mar 17, 2011 02:43 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Amy - Ahhh, a simple threat and look how you caved! Now as for Laura's shirt...I'll find out. I have my ways.... (insert evil laugh here!)

Judy - You little link clicker you! But I do like your idea. I should have planned better!

Endre - I can't believe you didn't get the memo Endre! Oh well, there's always next year!

Jane - Hold out on a reason to drink?!!! Surely you jest, Jane O'Peter!

Don - And now you know! And what a special day it is!

Laura - Oh great! Now I have two crazy girls ganging up on me on my own blog! And what makes you think you have leverage anyway?!!!

Gay - Those heathens! How dare they throw you out on such a glorious day?!!!

Pat - Thank you Patty-O! Hope you had a wonderful St. Craig's Day!

Mar 17, 2011 03:47 PM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Craig, Saint for a Day.....humm... Well at least you were not dressed in a kilt.

Gloria

Mar 17, 2011 11:17 PM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Sniffle, sniffle,...do you kick puppies too? I was hoping I had some leverage with the keeping what the t-shirt said on it away from you. You know the curiosity killed the cat thing. Oh well (insert long sad sigh here),........I'll think of something!

Mar 17, 2011 11:26 PM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

And did you cal Amy and I crazy? Oooooo, I'm tellin'! You think Amy and I are crazy now? Wait till we are together in person. She offered us a ride in her boat,... I think I might have to go see her little island so we can plot together in person. Beware Mr.Rutman, two crazy ladies together can be real dangerous! (okay now, insert your very most incredibly evil laugh here)

Mar 17, 2011 11:32 PM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Does that mean I could bury you in the back yard of one of my listings that's not selling? Kind of like St Joseph?

Mar 17, 2011 11:33 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Craig,

I can see you have everyone stirred up on this one and even have Laura & Amy going crazy..you better watch out two crazy ladies plotting together means trouble!

Mar 18, 2011 01:40 AM

Larry Story ALC

Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC

Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Craig well congratulations on another successful St. Craig's day. Hope you hoisted a pint for me at your meeting.

Mar 18, 2011 01:53 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Gloria - You just have to love some good kilt humor!

Laura - I do NOT kick puppies. However, I have been known to do this...

Laura - I knew you guys were crazy long before yesterday. After all, you're both subscribed to my blog!!! That's proof enough for me!

Laura - Try lowering the price first Laura! If that doesn't help then we can work something out!

Dorie - Oh, Dorie, it's going to take a whole lot more than those two crazy ladies to get my kilt out of kilter!

Larry - Not a single drop of beer touched my lips yesterday. I was just to busy. But it's Friday! So I can assure you there will be some hoisting tonight!!

Mar 18, 2011 01:54 AM