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To be or not to be, a Real Estate agent I ask of thee?

(A fun poem for the Real-estate Professional)

To be or not to be a Real-estate agent I ask of thee.

I work a job from 9-5, I wonder how to make it by.

My financial goals are not to high, but still my bank account is dry.

I ponder in my daily life, could a side job as an agent make it right.

Extra income, oh let it be, what do you mean there's extra fees?

You really mean I'm on floor time, my kids in basketball, tip off's at nine.

Now I'm asked to do an open house, last time I did, it was just me and a mouse.

My family time, where did it go, I'm off to show the 20th home to Jane Doe.

The wife has filed for divorce, with no together time, we see each other in court.

That additional income I hoped to gain, has me thinking I'm insane.

As I sit all by myself, the job ads read "Mall needs Santa's elf".

I contact the mall and talk to the bookie, my bonus will be free Christmas cookies.

Now with a third job to make ends meet, I'll be wearing my real-estate name tag but green shoes on my feet.

My thoughts to hit Santa up to list the North Pole, he told me he decided to go FSBO.

I can't seem to win in life these days, and real-estate doesn't seem to pay.

It's back to the drawing board for me, To be or not to be, a Real Estate Agent I ask of thee?

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Posted by * Rate A Home on 11/30/2007 11:55 AM

Comments (12)

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12 Comments on To be or not to be, a Real Estate agent I ask of thee?

One of the best times to be in the business. Sellers really need us and agents with a strong marketing plan will be successful.

11/30/2007 12:17 PM

by Terry Westbrook ~ Realtor(R) Grand Rapids Mi Ada/Cascade Real Estate (Five Star Real Estate, LLC Grand Rapids , MI)

Hmm...how do I make my reply ryme? I wont even try. You can make it if you give it all you've got!

11/30/2007 12:25 PM

by Chris & Maria Jeantet ~ Redding Realtors (Real Estate Professionals, GMAC)

Terry, I agree, if the new agent goes full time at it. See a lot of part timers out there with the thought of extra income coming in.

11/30/2007 12:27 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Chris & Maria, LOL on making your comment rhyme. I wrote it more as fun for the person contemplating a part time venture into real-estate. It takes a bit more time and energy as most think.

Sorry if I was misleading on the first post before I edited the post and add a "Fun poem for the real estate professional"

11/30/2007 12:31 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

These are the times that the agents are weeded out. Those that work hard at it will succeed.

11/30/2007 01:30 PM

by Brigita McKelvie - Lehigh Valley, PA, Residential, Rural & Horse Properties (Vision Realty Group)

My thoughts to hit Santa up to list the North Pole, he told me he decided to go FSBO

Hahahahahaha, hilarious!

Thanks I needed that today!

11/30/2007 01:47 PM

by Brentwood TN Real Estate/Homes - Vanessa Stalets REALTOR® (RE/MAX Elite)

Brigita, survival of the fittest it's called. You are right.

11/30/2007 01:53 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Vanessa, you are welcome. Glad I could help bring a smile to your face.

11/30/2007 02:01 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

That was cute Duane.

12/05/2007 05:24 PM

by McHugh Realtors

Duane, you're a man of many talents! Didn't know you could compose poetry too. :) Enjoyed reading this post.

12/05/2007 06:42 PM

by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

Kathy, thank you, glad you enjoyed.

12/06/2007 12:15 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

Lola, thanks for stopping by, had to put my thinking cap on as poetry has never been a top priority for me. Grin.

12/06/2007 12:17 PM

by * Rate A Home (Rate A Home)

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