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The Church of WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lizette Realty - Richmond KY 205403

The Church of What's Happening Now!

This doesn't have anything to do with Easter or real church(if you are looking for a religious story).

One of my favorite investor clients came up with this phrase a few days ago when we were discussing how to approach someone that was asking way too much for some Richmond Kentucky real estate (In his opinion).

He went through his long list of reasons for the price to be lowered then said, "He need's to come to the church of what's happening now!" I cracked up! I told him that if there was such a church I really wanted to be a member. 

Since then, that phrase has stuck in my head. So I am finding ways to say it when I find a funny situation to use it in. Note: This works best on new clients that haven't heard it before.

Other ways to use it:

After you walk through an extremely messing house you are showing. Say it then discuss the merits of staging.

When trying to get your point across in a meeting.

Works great to add a laugh when arguing with a family member or friend.

Diffuse any heated argument that has become way too serious! Life is short, people need to have fun. 

 

Hope this adds some humor for your day.

You are becoming way too serious!

You need to come to the church of what's happening now! 

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Lizette Realty Lizette Fitzpatrick

Lizette Fitzpatrick - Broker of Lizette Realty in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor®  on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Lizette Realty, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

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Comments(15)

Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX
Lizette, this is one of those "Old" sayings you've heard before. But it's been a long time. Thanks for sharing it and reminding me of it! Great pic also!
Apr 08, 2007 02:24 AM
Grant Howell
Alex Lowery Real Estate - Frisco, TX
Broker/Owner 214-234-6901

So now I am going to date myself but here goes: Flip Wilson created the role of Reverend Leroy, who was the Minister of the Church of What's Happening Now!. New parishioners were wary of coming to the churchas it was hinted that Reverend Leroy was a con artist

Here is some info: There is actually a song named "The Church Of What's Happening Now". The lyrics are below

Artist:Sia
Song:The Church Of What's Happening Now
Album:Colour The Small One

"The Church Of What's Happening Now"

I want to change, to rearrange
What is going on
I need to change, I need to play
Like a five year old

I can't detach from the past and all of the pain
I need to learn, start from scratch begin again

Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

So I'm going to eat one hundred sweets
I don't care if I get fat
And I'm going to speak one I won't censor me
I know I can take nothing back

And I'm going to jump I will unburden
I cannot go too deep
I will not run from bad things I've done
They're things I'll try not to repeat

Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

Welcome to
The church of what's happening now
Head straight through
It costs nothing but change

Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day
Throw away yesterday
Today is a brand new day

Apr 08, 2007 02:43 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
You two guys are just way too smart! I feel like I have been baptised in the creek! Thanks for giving me some history on my new(but old) phrase.
Apr 08, 2007 02:49 AM
Grant Howell
Alex Lowery Real Estate - Frisco, TX
Broker/Owner 214-234-6901

If you have never watched the Flip Wilson show, you should try to find it somewhere, because it is hilarious. I believe Flip is the father of modern day comics and physical comedy. I watched the show when I was very young (I am 41 now) with my grandfather, who was a deacon at his church. He watched the show just to see the Reverend Leroy Skit.  Flip also did a character named "Geraldine" he dressed up as a woman...too funny... What trip down memory lane

Apr 08, 2007 03:08 AM
Danny Smith
DISCOVER TEXAS HOMES - Round Rock, TX
uuhhh Grant I think that honor would actually go to Jonathon Winters!
Apr 08, 2007 05:13 AM
Bob Sloop, Consultant, Indianapolis, IN
RS Mortgage Consulting - Indianapolis, IN
Lizette, humor totally accepted on my part, thank you for sharing this bit of information, I will use it at the right time and place.  A good one to share with my Dad.
Apr 08, 2007 11:57 AM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

lizette,

thanks for sharing that, great one !, great humor, keep the good work !

Apr 09, 2007 10:27 PM
Brett Cole
Brett Cole Insurance Agency - South Riding, VA

Ray - do you know anyone who works the south central area of Colorado? I have 5 acres outside of Alamosa and want to see what I can do with it. Thanks.

Brett Cole

703-217-8848 

 

Apr 10, 2007 07:31 AM
inactive AR account
Dayton, OH
I (really!) don't want to start a political discussion, but radio talk host Neal Bortz' show is called the "Church of the Painful Truth".  I often think that is appropriate to real estate.
Apr 10, 2007 09:53 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Teresa...I like that phrase too! Painful truth is what we dish out everyday. I don't think I have listened to Neal Bortz. I barely have tine to watch my Tivo shows!
Apr 12, 2007 01:59 AM
David Helm
Helm Home Inspections - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham, Wa. Licensed Home Insp
The phrase actually predates Flip Wilson.  If you ever get to the Bay area ask any old hippy you run into about it.
Apr 12, 2007 03:11 PM
Ashley Drake Gephart
Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM
Very funny...My husband talks about Reverend Leroy and his Church. Grant thanks for posting the song with lyrics.
Apr 12, 2007 03:15 PM
Dianne Barody
Century 21 AmeriSouth Realty - Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Florida Real Estate
Absolutely loved it..
Apr 13, 2007 04:55 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
David, Ashley, Dianne thanks for commenting. Have a teriffic Monday!  
Apr 15, 2007 11:42 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lizette, 

"He need's to come to the church of what's happening now!"  Whoever said it; it is a great line!

Apr 18, 2007 02:41 PM