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Hey Greg Nino! Hook Me Up!

By Craig Rutman

Real Estate Agent with Helping people in transition 210155

March 28, 2011 04:08 AM

Hey Greg Nino! Hook Me Up!

Hook me up Greg! OK, my dear readers, I don't often ask for anything from you. Well, I do ask that you subscribe to my blogs, and give me referrals for any clients you have moving to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, oh and pick up the tab when we go out for lunch. But other than that, I give so much, yet ask for so little in return!!!

However, today I'm asking for ActiveRain superstar, Greg Nino to hook me up.

You see, I've been following the NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament pretty closely. Surely you've heard of it... right?

Anyway, there only four teams remaining and those games are being held in Greg Nino's beautiful, spotless, crime free, tastefully appointed city of Houston, Texas.

And I want to go!

So here's my grovel proposal Greg....

You hook me up with tickets to the finals, and I'll fly out there, at no expense to you, to see the games.

At the game, I will wear a Greg Nino is #1 t-shirt (under my www.justNChomes.com t-shirt, of course).

But that's not all.

In addition to wearing the t-shirt, I will buy you a foam finger as seen in the picture in this post, 1 small beer (you know how silly you get if you have a large one), 1 bag of peanuts, and, are you sitting down for this one?...

I will mention your name no less than 10 times to strangers who may or may not call you for their next Real Estate transaction.

Now, I'm sure you're all giddy with delight already The limited edition Craig Rutman Basketball Star Bobblehead Doll! . But if you make this happen, I will even give you one limited edition Craig Rutman Basketball Star bobblehead doll for your office!

Oh, did I mention that you'll have to pick me up from the airport, house me for a few days, and bring me back in time to catch my plane home?

So, what's it going to be Greg?

Are you going to hook me up... or do I have to permanently put you on "the list"?!!!

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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.

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Steve Loynd

Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH

800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Craig... I want you to know there are more comments, on Nino's private facebook group...If the finals were up my way I would hook you up.

Mar 28, 2011 02:01 PM

Karen Baker

Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC

Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Craig ~ grovel away, you sound like you just might get lucky ~ Greg is a great guy and may have some miracles up his sleeve for you!! Lucky you!!

Mar 28, 2011 02:34 PM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

I guess it's a no go Craig, but I admire your creativity - it was a good try. I'm really surprised Greg passed up the bobble-head though, shocked actually :-)

Mar 28, 2011 02:34 PM

Donna Malone

Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS

Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. It was worth a shot.

Mar 28, 2011 02:46 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Craig,

We'll all lobby Greg if you show us how far you got on your bracket.

Rich

Mar 28, 2011 03:12 PM

Don Hintz

2D-enterprises / HAUS Design, LLC - Anderson, IN

Craig,

Being a Big 12 alum, I'm amazed at the number of times Kansas had been a number one seed, only to choke.

I'm looking forward to the games this weekend.

Mar 28, 2011 04:05 PM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

How could Greg resist your whining? He will come up with something. You will see.

Mar 28, 2011 04:13 PM

Markita Woods NMLS#196099

Fairway Independent Mortgage Inc. - Woodbridge, VA

Queen of Mortgages - FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA

Hey no comments from Greg yet, maybe he is out getting those tickets for your irresistable offer :)

Mar 28, 2011 04:21 PM

Laura S. Baker

First Weber Inc - Lake Mills, WI

Realtor (920) 728-4118, First Weber Inc

Now Craig, you forgot the "Call to Action"! "But wait! If you call within the next 60 minutes I will up that small beer (even if he gets a little silly) to a large beer,... but wait,... don't call yet,... there's more! If you call with in the next 60 minutes you will receive two styrofoam fingers (that'll keep his hands busy to keep him out of your peanut bag)!

Something tells me that Jane is on to something! I seem to remember a certain dog house blog post you did a while back. Perhaps that's where Greg may be putting you. LOL!

Mar 28, 2011 11:44 PM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Amy - Well for someone who hates sports, you seem to be pretty up to date on them!!!

Cynthia - It might make for some pretty good comedy Cynthia. OK Greg. I'm upping the ante to include the big beer!

Lynda - Settle down Lynda!!!

Eric - How could we go wrong here?! It's perfect!

Greg - OK, fine. One BIG beer for you. AND, I'll throw in a Realtor Craig Action Figure doll too.

My ass, as you so eloquently put it, will be there this weekend. Please arrange for him to be picked up!!!

Mar 29, 2011 02:55 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Ellie - I know Ellie. What's he holding out for?!!!

Susan - I think Greg's even getting the better end of this deal. I'm such a giver!

Steve - Well if Greg didn't un-friend me after seeing this post, I'd be ble to check it out! And thanks for the hospitality Steve. Did you hear that Greg?!!!

Frank & Karen - And grovel I shall! I think he's softening up!

Mary - I know Mary. I thought the bobble head was the clincher. He's just a tough negotiator!

Mar 29, 2011 02:59 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Donna - Like I always tell my little one, if you don't ask, the answer is always no.

Richard - Oh Richard, my solo bracket is not doing well. But the one I teamed up on with a friend is still in the running for the lead for the NC region. I'm 4 points off the lead and I picked UConn to win it all. Nationally, I'm toast though!

Don - It's been a great tournament so far and, even without your choking Kansas, this weekend's games should be great oo.

Jane - Whining?!!! By the way, Greg counter offered. Apparently he wants me to throw in some livestock....

Markita - Greg made a counter proposal Markita. Check out comment #23. I countered his counter in comment #35!!!

Laura - You might be right Laura. I should have taken the "Billy Mays" approach. I hear Greg's house is filled with all that $19.99 + shipping and handling stuff!!! Woof!

Mar 29, 2011 03:06 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Greg is SUCH a tight wad...Craig, looks like you are going to have to buy him a large beer and let him get silly. LOL...this is great!

Mar 29, 2011 07:06 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Elizabeth - I know! What's up with that?!! Lighten up Nino! Break down and score me some ducats! Help a borther out!

Mar 29, 2011 07:19 AM

Charles Edwards Bentonville

Coldwell Banker Harris McHaney & Faucette 479-253-3796 - Bentonville, AR

AR REALTOR, Bentonville Real Estate Agent and Broker

Greg is great. What a good deal you have proposed concerning a trip to Houston. I'm sure he will be all over it.

Mar 29, 2011 09:19 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

That would be fun wouldn't it! HEY GREG HOOK ME UP TOO -- I AM A LITTLE SOUTH OF YOU BUT 20 MINUTES FROM THE BUILDING

Mar 29, 2011 11:26 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Charles - And I even upped the ante to secure my spot at the Final Four!

Sussie - Tickets for everyone Greg!

Mar 29, 2011 11:40 AM

Lynda White

Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY

Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

Nobody puts Baby in the corner. ;)

I got my eye on you, Craig Rutman

I'm watching you, Craig Rutman!

Mar 29, 2011 12:44 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Craig I am really rooting for Greg to come through for you. It is the least he can do.

Mar 30, 2011 12:30 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Lynda - Ha! Ha! Ha! Now why would a LaGrange girl be rooting for Louisville? Shouldn't you be rooting for Sullivan or Bellarmine University? Oh, wait, they're not in the tournament.... Never mind!!!

Bill - Me too Bill! Like you said it's the least he can do. And never let it be said that Greg didn't do the least he could do!

Mar 30, 2011 01:35 AM

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