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Who Am I Really Hiring?

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Southwest 391804

It's a rainy Monday in Sugar Land, TX.  A great day to catch up on paperwork and do all those things on the list that I've put off for "someday".  I have been thinking of trying a new photographer for my listings.  The one that I have used for years still takes awesome photos, but has been lagging behind a bit in getting things done.  I realize that probably has a lot to do with our crazy Houston market, but it never hurts to look at the competition right?

I came across a Facebook post on a local real estate webpage for a real estate photographer.  The photos were stunning to say the least.  I was impressed with his use of light and the quality of the pictures.  Then, I clicked on this company's facebook page to see more.  Wow, what a surprise!  There were lots and lots and LOTS of angry political rants, some memes that were borderline racist and plenty of the owner's personal opinions on, oh shall we say, almost everything! 

It still amazes me why folks who are in business would post such stuff for the whole world to see!  I was once told that if you wouldn't put your thought on a billboard on the 610 Loop (the busiest stretch of freeway in Texas), then don't put it on your Facebook page!  Obviously, some folks have not gotten the message.  I don't believe I will be hiring this company.

Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Good thing you followed the link to his Facebook page to find out who you were really hiring!

Aug 22, 2016 10:52 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I'd be willing to put my political opinions on on a billboard on the 610.  I'm okay with opinions.  Now of course I'm not okay with being mean, hateful or racist.

Aug 26, 2016 07:16 AM
Jeanne Gregory
RE/MAX Southwest - Sugar Land, TX
The most important home I sell is YOURS!

Tammy Lankford, you are correct.  It's one thing to have your own personal political opinions, but to show them in a mean spirited way is not acceptable.

Aug 26, 2016 11:10 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Jeanne Gregory many seem to forget that their posts will be read...and judged

Aug 27, 2016 01:11 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

I understand. It is tough to view all of those things when in a business frame of mind. And if that is his page, then it's not business.  Yikes!

Aug 31, 2016 02:28 PM