My message to all Realtors® across this great land is quite clear:  It is time to START A WAR!  Not tomorrow, not next month, not next year...I WANT TO SEE PILLOW FIGHTS TODAY!


We have heard for years now that Realtors® hold grudges against each other.  Every year, we hear about how next year the grudges won't exist and Realtors® can live at peace with one another.  Now we are hearing a new version of that yet again from the current NAR President and we currently have MORE REALTORS® with licenses than ever before. Local boards are more fractured then ever before!


Well, the right strategy before all the slander and post-back stabbing is the same: START BEATING THE HECK OUT OF EACH OTHER WITH PILLOWS NOW!


If the current president of the NAR doesn't want to start a Massive Pillow Fight, when I am president of the NAR, I will! 







 My three-step plan would:

1. Gather all the Realtors® into one large event room

2.  Work to bring stability to the local boards

3.  Replace resentment and slander amongst Realtors® with MIGHTY BLOWS from all kinds of pillows from around the world and secure the future of all Realtors! 

The most important part of my plan is to gather all the Realtors® into one large event room.  As president of the NAR one of my first official actions would be to send out faxes to all Realtors® detailing an open house that will PROVIDE FREE FOOD and a SUBSTANTIAL CASH DRAWING.  This is a GUARANTEED way to get Realtors® to show up.  The only problem I foresee is if there is a big enough building to hold all of us.  It's gonna need to be a BIG ONE!  We may just check and see if the Mojave Desert is available.



 Next, I will bring stability to the local boards by giving each Realtor® a pillow along with instructions on how to use it. 

Finally, I would direct all Realtors® - whether discounter or full service - to go seek out and engage the Realtor® that has most royally ticked them off throughout the year and pound the heck out of him/her with their pillow.  This strategy would allow each Realtor® to relieve tons of built of frustration and help create a more stable Board of Realtors®. 

My plan has 3 specific goals:

1.  Non-interference:  Let Realtors® just pound the heck out of each other.  I am not aware of anyone being beaten to death by a pillow. 

2.  Mediation:  Realtors® that are allergic to goose feathers will be allowed to voice their allergies prior to the PILLOW FIGHT and we shall seek out compromises on fundamental/medical points of dispute. 

3.  Post-clean up Funding:  A small "love offering" will be collected to help offset the cost of cleaning the event center after we are finished.  Additional contributions will be raised by allowing Realtors to bid on who they would most like to pound with their pillows.  I am good for at least 1 million dollars from my local board alone! Many local Realtors® at my board would pay good money to pound me a few good times!  You have my word on it!


As our Realtor® forces prepare to engage in this Pillow Fight, I will also organize ticket sales for the general public and sell off the rights to CNN, ESPN, Discovery Channel, Cartoon Network, The History Channel (this will definitely make history)  and other various cable networks. 

I anticipate a huge demand for this event. I also anticipate a very loud outcry from the general public to be able to participate in beating the heck out of the Realtor® of their choosing at all future events.

As your next President of the NAR, I vow to devote all the resources necessary to promote this PILLOW FIGHT and bring it to fruition. 

Remember my campaign slogan:





 

 
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65 Comments on Jessica Horton for President of the NAR 2009 - Issue #1: The War

TOO FUNNY Jessica!! I love it. There are definitely more than a few agents who I'd like to beat for an hour or so. That would be worth at least a few hundred to me. ;-)

11/26/2007 11:14 AM by Elizabeth Nieves - Bilingual Raleigh - Durham North Carolina Real Estate Team (The Elizabeth Nieves Realty Group @ Keller Williams)


Perfect timing Jessica, make pins and i'll hand them out at the NJAR convention in Atlantic city!

11/26/2007 11:19 AM by Patricia "Pattie " Romano Your HomeTown Realtor Associate (RE/MAX AT BARNEGAT BAY-Manahawkin)


Sounds like fun to me. I love pilow fights! Can we do it nakid?

11/26/2007 11:20 AM by Bryant Tutas-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc


The Boeing Company has the largest building in the world here in Everett Washington. This would be a perfect venue for such an event. 

If you need help promoting.........I think I have Don King's phone number around here somewhere.....................only in America!!! 

11/26/2007 11:20 AM by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)


Jessica,

That is hilarious!  I needed a laugh on a Monday morning!  Thanks.

Meredith Amon.  Sotheby's International Realty.  Breckenridge, Colorado

11/26/2007 11:22 AM by Bret and Meredith Amon (Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty)


Too funny!  I have definitely wanted to hit a few Realtors!

11/26/2007 11:23 AM by Krista Fuchs Pennsylvania, Chester County Realtor (Prudential Fox & Roach)


I know a few agents who would have a pretty substantial line of those who they have offended waiting for the opportunity to vent some frustration...

11/26/2007 11:23 AM by Chris Pollinger (Mastery Coaching)


Jessica, When are you running?!!! You got my VOTE, in one condition, I get to bring my own pillow!!! :0)

11/26/2007 11:24 AM by Camarillo CA Real Estate Agent/ Mana Tulberg (Beach View Real Estate)


One problem - You told us your plan, and it is public.  You aren't fooling me!

Unless you really are offering free food.  Then you might fool me.

11/26/2007 11:25 AM by Joslyn Panka - Minnesota's One Way Ticket to SOLD! (Northern Lights Realty LLC)


Jessica GREAT IDEA... just make sure nobody sneaks any foreign objects into the pillow cases.  I tried to think about a good name for the Realtor show down but I think its still too early.   LOL

11/26/2007 11:26 AM by Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Agent, Kimberly Grant (Exit Leon Crawford Realty)


Elizabeth:

I could cough up a few thousand for a couple that I know.  I think this would be GREAT!

11/26/2007 11:37 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Patricia:

I will get my people on it!  Thank you for your support!

11/26/2007 11:40 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Bob:

I could use all the help that I can get. It's hard kissing babies while stealing their lollipops at the same time!

11/26/2007 11:41 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Broker Bryant:

I need your support in Florida.  I've got a long hard road ahead of me. 

Ummmm...totally different event.

11/26/2007 11:43 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Bret and Meredith:

Glad that I can make you smile.  Now, I need a $10,000 contribution for my campaign.  Price of humor....

=]

11/26/2007 11:52 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Krista:

My plan provides a safe alternative to violence.  I hope that I have your vote! =]

11/26/2007 11:54 AM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


I second that. All pillows scanned at the door so there is no rocks in them.

11/26/2007 12:01 PM by Missy Caulk Ann Arbor Realtor Ann Arbor Real Estate (Keller Williams Ann Arbor)


Chris:

I would have a hard time chosing which one I wanted most.  But...I would have a large snaked line waiting to get a few licks on me.

11/26/2007 12:19 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Mana:

I have announced my candidacy now for 2009.  No, I can't let you bring your own pillow! Sorry.  All pillows be provided by Zillow.  =]

11/26/2007 12:21 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Joslyn:

We will have scones and coffee galore! 

11/26/2007 12:23 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Gosh, I just threw away a 53 year old pillow at my mother in-law's house, she is 86...  This pillow could have taken out hundreds with the toxic mold and other creatures that were living in it.  She told me not to pitch it.

11/26/2007 12:39 PM by Debbie Summers (RE/MAX Central - Lake Mary, FL)


Jessica...You have my vote! In fact, you have ALL my votes.

Is there anyway you can guarantee the public will not use pillows filled with rocks?  Or, is it REALTORS(R) that can't be trusted???

Kathleen

P.S.  I BELIEVE our profession is filled with an abundance of wonderful professionals with LOTS OF HONESTY and HUMOR.  Although I don't think there is anything humorous about those that write multi-part posts that are MUST READS.  I now have to print them out (posts only, no comments) and read them in the car when we head to CT and NY in a couple of days.  Poor me!

11/26/2007 12:39 PM by Kathleen "Kate" Elim, LAKE ANNA, VA Real Estate (RE/MAX Lake & Country)


Hey... You have my vote...    but I am not using a pillow

11/26/2007 12:57 PM by Desiree Daniels New Jersey Real Estate (609) 448-2222 (RE/MAX Tri County)


Kimberly:

Will have metal detectors at every entrance! NO Outside pillows will be allowed.  All pillows will be provided by Zillow. 

Lets get ready to RUMBLE...................

11/26/2007 12:58 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Missy:

I've heard the voice of my fellow Real Estate Agents and I will not let you down. 

No outside pillows!  Just clean good fun with lots of hard hitting topics!

I would love to be able to count on your support. 

11/26/2007 01:01 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


If they are Zillow pillows, count me out.  Although maybe I shouldn't participate anyway due to my allergy to feathers (true).  This might just be the best solution that I have seen.  Great post!

11/26/2007 01:03 PM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)


Scones and coffee?  Are you serious?  I vote for Tator Tot Hot Dish, Mounds bars, and everything else truely Minnesotan!

Or at least a taco bar, like I always offer.

11/26/2007 01:10 PM by Joslyn Panka - Minnesota's One Way Ticket to SOLD! (Northern Lights Realty LLC)


Gee... When are you Realtors® gonna learn to get along?  I seem to miss out on the whole grudge thing but if you're passing out pillows I guess I'll have to join the war.

11/26/2007 01:34 PM by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)


Debbie:

You should ALWAYS listen to mom!  I couldn't have allowed it in though. 

11/26/2007 01:55 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Kathleen:

Thank you for your support!  I think the risk is there for EITHER group!  That is why we will not allow any outside pillows into the event. 


BTW...who is guilty of such a dastardly deed?  I have no recollection of any such posts being written in that manner. 

11/26/2007 01:58 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Dez:

My advisor's have asked me not to look at your post so that I may deny any knowledge of your intentions.

Things could get very Rocky for me if I were to know what you were up to. 

11/26/2007 02:02 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Jason:

I'm just trying to get them to spend their money so that venture capitalist will say they are poorly managed and not a sound investment!  I have a strategy here!

11/26/2007 02:03 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Joslyn:

I can go for Tacos!  Not so big on Mounds bars. 

11/26/2007 02:04 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


It's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Does our E & O insurance cover pillow fights??

11/26/2007 02:18 PM by Kelly Sibilsky ~ Lake Zurich RE/MAX Real Estate Agent (RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest)


Dan:

I think you would be quite pleased to know that several Rainers have agreed to contribute large sums of money to be able to bop you a few good times. 

Thank you for being so generous and able to roll with the pillows!  We appreciate it!

11/26/2007 02:39 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


I would love to attend your soiree.  It sounds just lovely!  I'm sure a fine time will be had by all.  I shall commence pillow training at once.  I would also like to formally reserve the spot behind Desiree, as she sounds as if she would be a good ally at such a display of pugilistic fortitude.

Huzzaaah!

11/26/2007 03:35 PM by Elaine Hanson, REALTORĀ® ~ Topanga, CA Real Estate Specialist (Pritchett-Rapf & Assoc. Realtors, Topanga)


Jessica,

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "Realtor Bashing". I'm in!!

11/26/2007 03:41 PM by Andrew Trevino Wilkes-Barre Homes For Sale (TradeMark Realtors Group)


the Zillow pillow?  I don't think so.  After all of the mean things some of us have said... and the lack of ability to respond to specific points, they might slip a few surprises in there.  And I fear that I would be more of a target than targeter...

11/26/2007 04:57 PM by Lane Bailey - REALTOR & Car Guy (Diamond Dwellings Realty)


LOL... Make sure you get the cash up front Jessica... Since I'm one of the few people around here that will speak the truth without fear of consequences I'll just say don't believe everything you read.  There are folks within the Rain that feel twisting the truth to imply a lie is perfectly acceptable.

11/26/2007 06:20 PM by Dan Cummings - Connecticut's Running Realtor (Raveis Real Estate)


I'm in!  I'm okay with not being able to bring my own pillow, but I do have one request -- NO Tickle Fights Allowed!  That will be hitting below the belt!

 

11/26/2007 08:24 PM by Jeannie Kontis - Lancaster Real Estate, Lancaster PA Homes for Sale (Long & Foster Real Estate, Lancaster PA)


LOL you know some of us may be tempted to load our pillows with nails and screws :->

11/26/2007 09:28 PM by Michael La Fay & Sara Edwards (Meadow Lakes Supply Co.)


My 1st thought was that the men's minds were headed straight for the gutter on this one. And of course, Broker Bryant's was the first. LOL! Tell him we don't want to see he and TLW in a naked pillow fight video!

11/26/2007 09:52 PM by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Adams Cameron and Company)


Jessica- Again, you really are the funniest woman I have met and I am glad to have met you on the Rain because you make me laugh and that is a good thing!  How about full fees against discounters! Katerina

11/26/2007 10:47 PM by Nestor & Katerina Gasset, RealtorsĀ® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)


Jess, It sounds like a good alternative to the kind of things NAR is currently doing. Send me a box of ballots. I'll vote for you.

Bill Roberts

11/26/2007 10:48 PM by Bill Roberts - "Baby Boomer" Retirement Planning (Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate)


It seems that most pillow fights end with giggles and laughter - so I'm in!  My motives for some will not be to laugh with them, but it would feel really good to plumet them - even with a pillow!

I'm there!

11/27/2007 11:26 AM by Kim Wood REALTOR(R), PA (RE/MAX Main Line)


I need a pillow with a big UW wrotten in red across the fabric. Best wishes on your race ...I hope your win.

11/27/2007 12:25 PM by Christopher Ohlsen (Lake City Mortgage)


I need a pillow with a big UW wrotten in red across the fabric. Best wishes on your race ...I hope your win.

11/27/2007 12:25 PM by Christopher Ohlsen (Lake City Mortgage)


Jessica, I have never been to a NAR convention for the reasons you described above. I do enjoy politics, but I do not enjoy those like NAR has going on. Maybe this will be just the thing to get me involved. You have one vote here.

11/27/2007 01:09 PM by Birmingham Alabama Real Estate, Stephen Wolfe (LivingInGreaterBirmingham Team of Powell Properties)


Have you called the media yet to notify them of your running status? They will want to see the action - wonder how that will get reported? My Paypal will be donating $.02 per month to your pillow slam fight.

11/27/2007 02:11 PM by Bonnie Westbrook Grand Rapids MI Real Estate Marketing (Five Star Real Estate Ada MI)


Hey Jessica,

I'll vote for ya! Great point about clearing the air among REALTORs.

11/27/2007 05:10 PM by Tina Maraj Shah Fullerton Realtor (RE/MAX North Orange County)


Kelly:

I am so glad that you brought that up.  I will be talking about Health Care Insurance at one of my next few speeches that my handlers have lined up for me!  I hope that you can make it!

11/28/2007 10:41 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Elaine:

I do think it would be a blast! As far as your comments about Dez that I may have heard but I don't recall....I have no knowledge of what Dez may or may not be up to.  I will just leave it that!

11/28/2007 10:42 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Andrew:

Yes, it does.  And speaking of that...I will also be addressing Realtor Hate Crimes in a future speech.  Hope you can attend.  Hope you can contribute to my election!

11/28/2007 10:43 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Lane:

Lane...Lane...Lane...But they have told you time and time again....They are your friends!

11/30/2007 09:27 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Dan:

Yeah....things sometimes do get blown out of proportion around here!  'Sides...you know that I was just picking.

11/30/2007 09:29 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Jeannie:

Tickle fights wont be allowed by power of NAR Presidential order. I agree 100% with you!

11/30/2007 09:39 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Sara:

You guys will have to suppress that urge!  I am having to do the same!

11/30/2007 09:40 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Lisa:

I Love BB and TLW to death but I don't care to see that one either!

11/30/2007 09:40 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Katerina:

Thank you!  It is always so nice to hear words like that.  I really try my best with these posts and it is GREAT to know that they are appreciated!

11/30/2007 09:42 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Bill:

Thank you!  I knew that I could count on you for your support (despite our differences) =]

11/30/2007 09:43 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Kim:

I think it could be a very "touching" experience!  Yes, it would feel very good!

11/30/2007 09:44 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Christopher:

I think I get that....I think....if so...LMAO...if not...then I am clueless.  Thank you for your support!

11/30/2007 09:46 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Stephen:

Thank you!  I am trying to gain support.  I've got a long hard road ahead but I am going to give it my best shot!

11/30/2007 09:49 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Bonnie:

I need you to reach just a little deeper into your pocket and you might want to pull out a $1.00 bill....maybe a little deeper and pull out $10.00 bill.  Dig deep and find me a few $100.00 bills! =]

Thank you for your support!

11/30/2007 09:51 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


Tina:

Thank you your support!  I need support on the West coast!

11/30/2007 09:51 PM by Jessica Horton (Brio Realty)


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