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Photos Then and Now- Encinitas CA Real Estate

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Real Estate Agent with Home Smart Realty West   BRE#00877192

 

Photos Then and Now- Encinitas CA Real Estate

Way back in 1984 when I stated in the real estate buisiness in Encinitas CA with Coldwell Banker, we wore suits everyday with white shirts and colorful ties.  Today in my little neck of the woods along the coast the suit might put me or any professional working with the local people out of place.  Of course, if I'm meeting with a client that wears a suit, I'm going to wear a suit but if the client is in shorts, flip flops and laid back T shirt or golf shirt, not going to adorn the suit. 

1984

Still lots of hair, young and healthly 27 years old

profile pic 1984 michael blue

1987

 1987 profile pic

2003

michael blue

2007

michael blue 2007

I will have to update my photo for 2013 because the memo pads, business cards are almost gone, in with the new. Still goofy looking. I think one of the reason's I havn't updated my photo is because of my weight.  I had suffered the last 4 years with bad hips but had both replaced this summer 7/4/2012 and 9/11/2012. Just being able to get up a walk the dog or take the trash out has been a blessing for me this year.  The only draw back, business is slower than it should be because the lack of working as hard with the prospecting (farming), calling and follow up because of the immobility. I'm happy though, the pain in my face from the last few years is gone.  Working everyday without pain, it's fun again, walked the farm but to be able to do the basics again...well I'm a happy guy.

 

Johnny Davis
Ocala, FL
Where SOLD Happens!

You looked like a car salesman back in the day!! I think you picture now makes you look more approachable.

Dec 07, 2012 10:37 AM
Michael Blue
Home Smart Realty West - Encinitas, CA
REALTOR - 760-889-8877, Encinitas/Carlsbad

I sure did alot of business though.

Dec 07, 2012 10:45 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I love the transitional photos.  Glad you are doing well and enjoying life.

Dec 07, 2012 10:54 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!
Interesting how we each change over time. Just like old wine.
Dec 07, 2012 11:04 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Looking good, Michael!  I started with Coldwell Banker in 1982,  suits with white shirts and ties was definitely the Norm!

 

Dec 07, 2012 11:04 AM
Michael Blue
Home Smart Realty West - Encinitas, CA
REALTOR - 760-889-8877, Encinitas/Carlsbad

Joan- Thanks, much better

 

Jeanne/ Ralph, yes getting older

 

Fred, still looks like you have the suit and white shirt:)

Dec 07, 2012 11:48 AM
Hella Mitschke Rothwell
(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI
Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Michael: You look totally happy and friendly in your current photo. Sounds like you have found your "farm" where you are happy. Wow, new hips. That would have been tough to live in pain like that.

Dec 07, 2012 11:08 PM
Bryan Robertson
Los Altos, CA

It's amazing to see how you've changed through the years.  It's great that you're updating your photos on a fairly regular basis.

Dec 09, 2012 06:02 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

haha, you are selling real estate during golf games:) ~ my dream:)

Fortunatelly for me, there are more ladies are playing golf, so now it is not just 'boys' place!

Dec 09, 2012 02:26 PM
Michael Blue
Home Smart Realty West - Encinitas, CA
REALTOR - 760-889-8877, Encinitas/Carlsbad

Yes it is true getting older and fatter....but am out doing phyical activities again.

Dec 11, 2012 02:41 AM