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How tall is your REALTOR?

By Steve Shatsky

Industry Observer

January 19, 2008 03:53 AM

There are some days that I manage to find humor in silly things...

I should begin by specifying that my website has a web statistics feature that allows me to see how people found my website, and if they used a search engine, which keywords or search terms they used to find me.

One of the interesting search trends that I have seen lately is people finding my website using the term "Short Realtor". Now I will admit, I am a Short Sale Specialist, so this is not so far fetched, but I remember thinking when I started seeing this in my WebStats report that by using that exact search term, maybe this person was actually looking for a "Short" real estate agent? I am 5'8" so I am by no means tall, but I have never included my height on my website but I was thinking, "Hmmm... if people actually search for REALTORS by height, what else could I capitalize on?" Maybe I should have a little personal statistics section on my web page like they have on online dating websites? Or I could re-word my "About Us" section of the webpage to say "Steve is a 5'8", third generation REALTOR who has brown hair and blue eyes and could stand to lose 10 pounds." Perhaps I should also mention that my cholesterol level is borderline so that I can capture those prospective clients who want to live dangerously and gamble that their agent won't collapse on them while showing them a property or listing their home for sale?

What do you think? :)

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Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

LOL! I am definitely a short Realtor at only 5'2" and not growing. I have bad allergies and tendonitis. TOO FUNNY!

Maybe we should start a group, Short Realtors (R)

Jan 19, 2008 04:01 AM

LaNita Cates

REMAX of Joliet - Joliet, IL

Love it! Very funny post. I would love to see where some of the realtors I know would classify themselves:) I'm 100% sure it would be in the category I would put them in.

Jan 19, 2008 04:11 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Steve,

Very funny....I am 6"5".....I wonder which customer base I should lean too?

Jan 19, 2008 04:14 AM

Steve Hirschler

Keller Williams Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA

Big Bear Real Estate

Lol. I am a balding father of 4 daughters.... maybe I can get a buyer or seller that likes drama.

Jan 19, 2008 04:32 AM

Nothing better than a tall short sale specialist!!!!

Jan 19, 2008 04:34 AM

Latonia Parks

Top Bragg Realty, Fayetteville NC, Home of the 82d ABN DIV - Fayetteville, NC

Certified Military Relocation Expert

There is a need out there for someone who's available to assist. Use it to your benefit.

Jan 19, 2008 04:36 AM

Chrissi Zaccheo Ewing

RealtyOneGroup Engage - Jensen Beach, FL

I Love this it was hilarious, I am average height but I'm the Mom of 2 and step my of 3 more...

Jan 19, 2008 01:02 PM

Lynn Pineda

eXp Realty - Boca Raton, FL

Real Estate Promises delivered in SE Florida

Steve, oh how funny. Yes, if you start a "Short Realtor" group I know that I could join. I've always been a strong believer that good things come in small packages or should I say "short" packages as I stand near 5"3" LOL Perhaps you could lead the group with you being the "Tall Realtor"!! Keep the joy coming.

Jan 20, 2008 01:24 PM

Steve Shatsky

Dallas, TX

Thanks for all the great comments! I have to admit, it feels good to make people laugh... I think maybe somewhere deep beneath the surface I am a frustrated stand-up comic. Maybe I could market myself as "That Funny Realtor"? Seriously though, there are so many unusual search terms used lately that when a straight forward one like "Alternative to foreclosure" or "Dallas Short Sale" pops up on my list I am almost bored by its lack of originality! :)

Jan 22, 2008 04:12 AM

Tony Nuncio

Nuncio Realty Group - Dallas, TX

Nuncio Realty Group at Dallas City Center REALTORS

This is hilarious!! I have been laughing uncontrollably(did I spell that right?) for the last 5 minutes. Steve, you are silly and I LOVE IT!! Keep up the great posts - this one really made my night!!

Jan 23, 2008 01:22 PM

Mark and Tana Hunt

Team Price Real Estate/Dan Price Broker - Austin, TX

Born and raised in Austin, WE KNOW THIS PLACE!

Love it Love it!!!!! This made me laugh... very good....

Jan 23, 2008 01:48 PM

John Novak

Keller Williams Realty The Marketplace - Las Vegas, NV

Henderson, Las Vegas and Summerlin Real Estate

Hi Steve - I'm sure if you play around with it, you can incorporate some "short" phrases into your site and capture a little more long-tail traffic. Have fun with it!

Jan 23, 2008 06:09 PM

John: I think you're correct... but can I really work "short" to my advantage in a "long" tail scenario? LOL

Jan 24, 2008 02:22 PM

Richard Weeks

REALTOR®, Broker

I had a former NBA player in a couple of real estate class's who was 7'2", guess he could never do a short sale.

Sep 11, 2008 10:23 PM

Hi Richard... Since I am 5'8", I don't know if I could show properties to a 7'2" buyer without feeling like Mutt & Jeff. He could do a short sale, but he'd need one with tall ceilings! Maybe a Short Sale loft! :)

Nov 22, 2008 04:41 AM

Kerry Lucasse

eXp Realty - Urban Nest Real Estate Group - Atlanta, GA

Your Urban Nest Atlanta Real Estate Consultant

LOL - that is hilarious, Steve! As a 5'8 female, I guess I should start focusing on working with the the NBA players...

Nov 23, 2008 02:01 AM

Gail Szeluga & JoAnna Siminerio

Coldwell Banker Realty - Manalapan/Marlboro - Manalapan, NJ

Fostering Community Spirit Through Real Estate

So cute!! Love that you put that together!

Nov 23, 2008 08:10 AM

Alyce Martin

The Realty Group, LLC - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque - THE Place To Be!

Hey Steve, how about "short and sweet?" I think you're adorable.

Nov 23, 2008 11:35 AM

Hi Kerry... I bet that NBA players would be looking at a nice price-point! Go get 'em!

Hi JoAnna... Thanks! This is definitely one of my favorite posts... not too long, but very humorous!

Nov 25, 2008 04:29 PM

Debra Cain, Springfield Missouri Real Estate

Keller Williams Realty - Springfield, MO

Thanks for the laugh, glad I found your blog.

Nov 26, 2008 02:29 AM

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