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You all Get it, Don't You?

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Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

I have been attacked again, another "person" who tackles me from my blind side!  I get an email from some unknown person who takes 500 words to slam me and tell me how evil I am.  Why I ask, is this person telling me how out of touch I am and on the take by one of the phone carriers.  The funny thing is I pay my carrier which isn't who this person accusing me of being "on the take".  If I was "On the take" would I have a cell bill at all, You all Get it, Don't You?

This person took me apart for not liking certain Smartphones which I honestly feel do not match up well for the Real Estate Industry.  Yes there are Smartphones out there that have a certain feature that is great, BUT it lacks in other areas, You all Get it, Don't You?

Some people are very sensitive to you not agreeing with there opinion and if you disagree with them you are a low life creature and attack you for your views.  You all Get it, Don't You?

The sad thing this person did not attend one of my seminars, somebody told them about what I said, hmmm was this person told the right info?  Did they have their facts straight?  What's cute some of the counter points this person made to me were way off and I found myself fact checking their side, guess they didn't bother checking mine, You all Get it, Don't You?

Finally this person accused me of misleading the industry with out dated facts and bias information.  Gee I think I try hard to save agents money and be a positive influence.  You all Get it, Don't You?

I am not looking for anybody to reinforce anything tonight.  It just so happens I needed to vent and hey here sits thousands of bloggers to vent to!  Thanks for the ears, well eyes and if you didn't get it my point is please look at your options and chose wisely when it comes to technology.  If your happy I am happy but please learn what it will take to make you happy!  Once you learn what makes you happy then You all Get it!

 Dick Betts

National Real Estate Speaker

Mobile Technology Trainer

Lanette Branch
Taylor Properties - Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
I get it, Dick.  Glad you had the opportunity to vent...feel better?
Mar 17, 2008 01:48 PM
Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent
 I buy products and services that suit me not the masses....  We don't all like honey in our tea, right?  I think I get it.
Mar 17, 2008 01:53 PM
Dave Sulvetta
Dave Sulvetta, eXp Connection, Gloucester County Realtor - Gloucester Twp, NJ
Realtor

Dick, I dont get it? Why would anyone bash anyone here? The other day i had a post about C21 and google...The next thing you know the person im speaking about bashed C21 for no reason... (and he was a broker)!!!!! so im thinking he must have lost a large sale to them...

i guess i dont get it? why cant we all get along? 

 

Mar 17, 2008 01:59 PM
Jonelle Simons
Windermere Real Estate - Park City, UT
I have had a few people email me randomly not agreeing.... But you know what?  This is a place to exchange IDEAS, and voice OPINIONS - someone who really goes out of their way to slam you and tell you they disagree for whatever reason obviously has too much time on their hands
Mar 17, 2008 02:08 PM
Linda Lipscomb
Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington Henderson County TN - Lexington, TN
731-695-1118, Lexington TN Homes

Thank GOD we don't all PMS at the same time.  

Homes for Sale in Lexington,TN    www.lindalipscomb.com

Mar 17, 2008 02:09 PM
Barbara S. Duncan
RE/MAX Advantage - Searcy, AR
GRI, e-PRO, Executive Broker, Searcy AR
Dick, don't worry about it.  You do a great service by teaching us how to do our jobs better.  We all get lashed occasionally.
Mar 17, 2008 02:36 PM
Kathy Fisher Sells Lexington TN homes! 731.845.3413
Five Star Real Estate Services - Lexington, TN

I get it!  You share what works for you.  The best smartphone for you is the one that you will use.  I have to choose my own based on what I need right?  So if you like treo and I don't then we're still cool right?  YEA That's what I thought!  LOL Have a great day! 

All the Best!

Kathy Fisher Lexington TN Realtor

kathyfisher@remax.net

Mar 18, 2008 02:30 AM
Mary PAUL, ABR, CRS,GRI, e-PRO,
RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Searcy, AR - Searcy, AR

Dick,

Don't sweat the small stuff!  You are a great teacher, and I loved your class!  My Palm 680 works great and I love it.  We don't always have to agree, but bashing is childish!

Mar 19, 2008 08:58 AM
Carolyn Gjerde-Tu-Davis
Lyon Real Estate - Davis, CA
Ca Real Estate
Unfortunately, I think the anonymous negative emails are just a way of life on the net these days.  I'm not sure what the "bashers" get out of it.
Mar 19, 2008 11:21 AM
Brad Fricke
RE/MAX The Producers ~ Omaha Nebraska - Millard, NE

An Omaha radio station says it best.  They get e-mail all the time from people that don't agree with them.  They read them on there show all the time and thank the person for listening to the show know that they had to have been listening to the show to write the e-mail and they will continue to listen to see if they discuss there e-mail.  So who wins?  The radio station for gaining a listener.

So now that this person knows that there is information on your site about smartphones, where do you think he will go when his 2 year contract is up?  I bet he will be visiting www.dickbetts.com.

 www.bradfricke.com

Omaha Nebraska Real Estate

RE/MAX The Producers

 

Mar 19, 2008 03:16 PM
Karen Rice Keller Williams Real Est
Keller Williams Real Estate - Hawley, PA
Northeast PA & Lake Wallenpaupack Home Sales

Isn't it interesting how people will be quick to send out a criticism - the harsher the better, than they will a thank you or a compliment?

I've been active on the Internet since 2000 or so - I was astonished at the venom and anger passed around at the yahoo message boards where I started out.  It continues in email and blogs and doesn't surprise me anymore but still makes me sad. 

Mar 20, 2008 10:18 AM
Larry DeGroat
Realty Professionals, Inc. - Searcy, AR
ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GRI in Searcy

Hey Dick, don't worry about it, all of us in Searcy, Arkansas still love ya!  You do a great job and service to Realtors and if they will get in tune they to will GET IT.

Seriously though, if someone goes off like that, they probably realized that they are not using the correct phone and want to defend their decision/pride.

Even if you are getting paid a fee from something you recommend, so what, we get paid on a real estate transaction and it is something that we probably recommended the buyer purchase.  Besides, if you recommend someone or something and it does not work like you said that will effect your integrity and in this business you won't be around long if you lose your integrity.  I have found everything you have said and promoted to be the very best advice. Hang in there man!

Mar 20, 2008 11:49 PM
Roxanne Mrasek
NP Dodge - Plattsmouth, NE

Dick-

All of us in Omaha NE Still love you too.

But I see this was your last blog posted over a week ago. I hope you're on vacatoin or just too busy - like I have been lately. I hope it's not because you let the J#*kget to you.

Roxanne Mrasek

www.RealtorRoxanne.com

Mar 25, 2008 06:24 AM
Charles G. Hennebeul
AMERICAN CASH SOLUTIONS INC - Melville, NY
Here we go again..somoene has a problem with people making a living and falsely says you are on the take...maybe they think you don't have bills to pay?  I think its great that you are representing your industry and you should be paid in some way for this.  I think in this economy we need to hope people are being paid..that keeps us out of a depression!!!!
Apr 01, 2008 02:15 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
'Just discovered your blog today, and I immediately subcribed.  Now I'm reading all your past posts (as time permits).  I had to chuckle at this one.  Don't you love the critics?  Once I calm down, though, sometimes I find they may make one or two good points and they help me improve my message.  That's one of the reaosns I usually post on a topic here before I post a different article on the same topic on my outside blog - it usually ends up better, after I digest the feedback.
Apr 23, 2008 12:05 AM