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Member- Jillion Dollar Club

I have been around the Philadelphia real estate market for a long time. Since 1989 to be exact. I have heard, and seen all kinds of things. And I either cringe or laugh when I hear some of the absolute bull that comes out of the mouths of some of my contemporaries.

I was once told by a peer that he had the ability to either make or break a certain sale. He had the power to "make" his buyers buy what he suggested. To which I replied, "Really?".... In all my 19 years experience I have never been able to exercise such mind control. Perhaps it was his toupee that gave him such exceptional abilities. I have never been able to get a buyer to buy something they didn't want.

Oh, and don't ever believe a Philadelphia realtor when they send you a mailer that states "I have buyers waiting to buy your property". What a load of crap. Perhaps these buyers will just buy anything, sight unseen? Or perhaps it is the magic of the toupee again doing the impossible.

And how many realtors claim they are #1 ??

"# 1 realtor in Philadelphia"

"#1 in Listings and sales"

"#1 in Volume"

"#1 in transactions closed"

How about- # 1 in Sales this side of the planet Pluto? Or, # 1 in the Universe? Or, # 1 in the galaxy. Please. Again, I believe it is all crap. ONE realtor is # 1 in our town, has been for a long time, and I will take a billboard out on I-95 to let you know when that changes.

I personally never claim to be much of anything, except I do boast a bit about being an expert here in the Center City condominium market (selling approx. 140-160 condos per year here in town). Though I once tried to get my company to print up my new business cards that said "Member- Jillion Dollar Club". I thought it would be pretty funny. I guess they didn't see it that way. Perhaps being a Jillion dollar seller is just more "out there" than being the # 1 realtor in the Galaxy....

Posted by Mark Wade on 12/30/2007 09:13 AM

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I read a long time ago that too many people think they are much smarter than everybody else. In reality there isn't that much difference.

12/30/2007 09:19 AM

by John Walters (Specialized Real Estate)

Mark,

This is really great. I thought this was soooo funny and oh so true! Please write more of this stuff. I love the hair comment.

More, more, more! You know we all agree we just can't state it as well as you. Excellent post for the morning.

12/30/2007 09:22 AM

by Karen Moorhead Ann Arbor Area Real Estate (Keller Williams Realty)

Maybe if you were a #1 Realtor in your area, They would have let you print your cards the way you wanted.

12/30/2007 09:24 AM

by JL Boney, III (Russell and Jeffcoat)

Funny stuff, but so true. In my 11 years I have come to call it the "Peacock" effect when the agents have to unfold their colors and strut around at events, etc. I'd rather my clients be telling others how great a job I did for them, than me telling everybody-most who don't care! Best wishes in '08!

12/30/2007 09:30 AM

by Des Moines Iowa Real Estate- Brian Wentz REALTOR® (Burnett Realty)

How can anyone in Philadelphia be the #1 REALTOR in the Galaxy, when I am certain that I am sitting in Huntley, IL? ;-) This is a GREAT post! We have an agent in my market that uses the "#1 since 2003" in every ad...well since our brokerage didn't start until 2005, she is correct...until you look at 2005 - 2007. It's all spin and is very amusing when you break it down to what the reality is.

I don't need a toupee, but if it has that kind of power, I could always shave my head!

Here's to a GREAT '08!

Be of service! The rewards will come!

www.mattcrow.com

12/30/2007 09:30 AM

by Matt Crow - www.mattcrow.com 630-728-6051 (Huntley Realty)

Mark--My experience with those who "push" a sale is that it usually will blow up in the face of the agent prior to closing. Houses sell themselves...We assist our buyers through the process. Though a funny concept....I understand your broker's reluctance because if you join "the jillion dollar club" won't you become one of the agents that you don't respect?

12/30/2007 09:41 AM

by Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes (Keller Williams Premier Realty)

hehe good laugh, I have so many people in my area that are number 1 that I am loosing count. Come to think of it I am number one in my mind, I am calling the printer right now, that will be my new marketing campaign.

Take care!

RJH

12/30/2007 09:51 AM

by Empire Realty

My web site is georgiasno1agent.com When people ask me How do I know I am number 1. I answer them that I am number one for them. They will get high quality and the best service I can offer. What do they care how many deals I have as long as theirs is great

12/30/2007 09:56 AM

by Charlie Ragonesi Big Canoe homes, Jasper ,Ball Ground,Benttree,Dahlonega (All Mountain Realty)

Hi Mark - this is really funny, and sadly, so very true. It does get rather stupid to see all the people claiming to be number 1. Of course, as with all stats, you can make them say whatever the heck you want them to if you define them narrowly enough.

Somewhere, in a galaxy far far away.......

Ann

12/30/2007 08:24 PM

by Portsmouth NH Homes Condos - Ann Cummings New Hampshire REALTOR® (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

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