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Sometimes it is OK to ask for directions...

By Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Real Estate Agent with Bucci Realty, Inc. BK3064647

December 29, 2011 03:04 AM

In the old days (pre-GPS) we often had to rely on paper road maps. Yes, Virginia, we really did!

And somehow I always seemed to end up taking the scenic route. This is where I also confess I never stopped and asked for directions...that is giving up!

Today I continue to unintentionally take the scenic route even with the use of my genuine TomTom GPS (with a very fake sounding Homer Simpson voice telling me where to go!).

I can’t really blame Homer either…you see I sometimes will try to go it alone because I know the area somewhat.

Sometimes even when I am using the GPS I choose to disregard the “recalculating” and continue on my own refusing any assistance whatsoever!

Sometimes I arrive where I intended. Sometimes it becomes necessary to turn on the GPS after I have obviously made a wrong turn somewhere or have reached the point of maximum tolerance!

If you are selling your Brevard County, Florida home in this market as a for sale by owner (FSBO) you may find yourself on the scenic route or reaching a point of maximum tolerance!

It may be time to GPS – Get Professional Support – hire a local Brevard County Real Estate Agent/ Realtor®.

And if your Brevard County home for sale listing has expired, maybe your GPS needs “recalculating.”

Call me if you are considering buying or selling your Brevard County, Florida house or condo!

If you are considering selling your home in Brevard County including short sales, email me if I can help in any way.

It is OK to ask for directions.........

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Ronald DiLalla

Century 21 Discovery DRE 01813824 - Anaheim, CA

No. Orange Cty Real Estate

Hi Gary, I paid an additional $2500 to have a GPS system installed in a new car in 2001 and now I get it free on my Blackberry.. couldn't live without it...

Dec 29, 2011 03:19 AM

The Scott Loper Team Bux-Mont Premier Properties

Keller Williams Real Estate - Montgomeryville - Lansdale, PA

Hi Gary,

Cute post! I could Get Proessional Support in a few areas of my life! We all need to know when to ask for help/directions.

Lisa

Dec 29, 2011 03:25 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Gary

Was there life before GPS?

Good luck and success.

Dec 29, 2011 03:30 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Hello Gary; My iphone4 tell me what I need to know. Sorry, no GPS for me, now looking for an agent in Brevard County, Fl. is a no brain-er, it's Gary Waters.

Dec 29, 2011 03:32 AM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Lou - Life before GPS has been purported but yet supported with evidence! Thanks...

Kenneth - Thanks...send them my way!

Lisa - GPS...we all need it don't we? Thanks!

Ronald - Can't live without it...even if I avoid it until the pavement ends and I am lost!

Dec 29, 2011 04:09 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I do have a GPS device which I use; however, there are times when I just KNOW it's wrong. One time my GPS had me going across a river, driving 30 miles north, then coming back to my side of the river. So I stayed on my side of the river and drove north, all the while having a spirited conversation with my GPS (a woman). I kept saying, NO, I will NOT make an illegal U-turn; I'm driving north bozo. Anyway, eventually she caught up with me.

I do admit to still loving using regular maps, and I also sometimes look up the directions ahead of time online and just go without GPS. It's fun finding new routes you hadn't intended to take.

Have a great evening.

Dec 29, 2011 09:00 AM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I also don't have GPS, mainly because it is expensive and I get free Thomas Guide mapbooks each year.

Best wishes for 2012!

Dec 29, 2011 12:22 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I love my GPS.. The cost has gone down and down.. I still take few detours ~ Just for fun!

Dec 29, 2011 01:34 PM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Gary, except if you're a man :) lol Seriously, my husband LOVES his GPS while I think we should throw it away half the time because it is taking us on a route that I know isn't the best. They are fun, though and when they work, a life saver if you are not sure where you are going.

Sharon

Dec 29, 2011 02:59 PM

Jim - Thanks for the re-blog. I just noticed it when reading your blog!

Sharon - My GPS gets used most often after I decide maybe I don't know where I am going. Thanks, have a great New Year!

Joan - Sometimes it is fun to detour...in life as well!

Dec 30, 2011 12:32 AM

Kat - The GPS is a good device but not always logical....similar to a man's brain.

Dec 30, 2011 12:33 AM

Cynthia Larsen

Cotati, CA

Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

Sometimes I try to "fake out" my GPS by taking a short cut ... love it when it tells me to do a U-turn.

Dec 30, 2011 01:51 AM

Betina Foreman

WJK Realty - Austin, TX

Realtor, C.N.E., with WJK REALTY

I love my GPS as it has saved me when showing homes in the multitude of new neighborhoods popping up around Austin. I don't need it in town as I have been here so long I practically know every street. My husband is shocked when he gives me an address and I can tell him exactly how to get there.

;)

Dec 30, 2011 02:31 AM

Cynthia - Fake it out...yes that is what I do but the Homer Simpson (I call him Homey!) starts his incessant ranting about turning around!

Betina - I can see using on ein the big cities like Austin! Tahnks.

Dec 30, 2011 02:34 AM

Lisa Dunham

Alexandria, VA

Associate Broker, Alexandria Virginia Real Estate

Gary, I love my GPS! Although it took some time for me to learn how to listen to my GPS and my clients at the same time. Once I mastered this task, it became a win-win for us all.

Dec 30, 2011 01:18 PM

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