If you're going to make it in this real estate business, you'd best have a little Tom Sawyer in you.

  • Be persuasive. If you've got to whitewall a fence, make it seem like so much fun that everyone wants to do it. Tom was the epitome of a fantastic salesman and we could all learn a little from him. File:StateLibQld 1 81011 Commonwealth Bank building, Springsure, ca. 1924.jpg
  • Be a little mischievous. If you're not having fun, then why are you doing it?
  • Show some imagination. Tom tried to cure warts with a dead cat. Didn't work, but at least he learned that it didn't work. If you've got an idea, try it. Even if it doesn't work, you've still learned something.
  • Use the gifts you have to better your position.Tom's friends gave him treasures for the privilege of whitewashing his fence and Tom turned around and traded the treasures for Sunday School tickets and was given a Bible as a prize.  If you have some skill, turn it into some bigger skill.
  • Play some hooky. All work and no play makes anyone a dull boy indeed, and Tom knew that better than anyone.
  • Swear blood oaths. If you promise to do something, or to not do it, then stick with your word.
  • Keep your friends close. Without Huck, Tom's story is a little dull. 

 

 

 




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Great post! I love these outside the box type posts!
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Dear Wayne & Jean Marie,

Very clever! Just like Tom Sawyer.
7:59am • #15
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Sticking to your word is important with me.  Another wart myth busted also lol!
8:01am • #16
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What a great analogy! I haven't read Tom Sawyer in years, maybe it's time to revisit him!
8:02am • #17

Great post always a way to see the positive side. Especially when we get into a cynical rut. Thank you for the jolt!
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Wayne and Jean,

This is a clever post with a great message.  I like the reference to mischief!
10:41am • #19
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Wayne and Jean, thank you, that was great, very clever and and it was nice to remember Toms antics and lessons.
11:07am • #20
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Love this post.  I hope kids are still reading this classic.  Heck, I may re-read it!
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I tend to favor the antics of Huck Finn myself. LOL! {:<)
12:01pm • #22
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Having fun and rewarding yourself are two elements that I always practice without any hesitation. 
12:08pm • #23
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Hello Wayne and Jean,

A great analogy, well done...it's nice to know we have a little Tom Sawyer in us all!
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Hi Wayne & Jean. Never thought of it this way, but you've sure done a great job of making it obvious I should!
Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Bruce

 
12:36pm • #25

Love it! Good ol' Tom and Huck! Whoa....gotta go play a little hookey myself!
Lenny Moon
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Wayne and Jean:

It has been years since I read Tom Sawyer.  I remember it was a fun read.  You have nicely compared what the imp Tom did to things we should do as Real Estate agents.
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What a fun and insightful post. Now I'm wondering if my grand-daughter has read about Tom and Huck yet. Guess I'll write and ask my son.
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Tom Sawyer was a great salesman.  Could sell a drownding man a glass of water.  Creativity is often the key.  Make people want what you have.
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Wayne & Jean - I loved this post.  Very good advice indeed!
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Very nice post. I enjoyed reading it and it brought a smile to my face!
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Excellent analogy. I am sure there is a little Tom Sawyer in all of us...some with a little more!
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Perfect! I often say the best REALTORS® are stubborn! They just won't give up.
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