joke: Talk about high pressure sales
- 01/13/07 03:36 PM
If you ever felt like using this approach with wishy-washer buyers, raise your hand. But raise it low because you may be breaking your association's code of ethics... :) Jokes apart, some buyers need some "convincing". Anybody with some good stories about high pressure sales and how some realtors actually still try to use it? … (2 comments)
joke: To sell or not to sell...
- 01/13/07 03:29 PM
Some FSBOs might have inspired this cartoon. I had a client long time ago who changed his mind every week and treatened to withdraw the listing every now and then. Of course the market was frustrating and homes took 5-8 months to sell. Nowadays it would be different. Now I understand that instead of thinking of bad names to call him, I should've realized he might be a philosopher, quoting Hamlet in a strange way. … (1 comments)
joke: New and improved ways to market yourself...
- 01/10/07 04:29 PM
How far can the "gimmicks" take us? I like to be "visible" to my clients and "stand up" among the competition, but I couldn't go that far without feeling bad about it. Would you guys care to comment on whatever you have seen out there that resembles the message below? I like collecting fun things about our own species. Let me know. … (1 comments)
joke: New and improved ways to apply for a home loan...
- 01/10/07 04:22 PM
I bet some lenders have faced this kind of approach... Lenders, would you share your horror stories about clients who think they can get the moon for the price of a grain of salt? To make it ethical, don't share names or dates, but please don't hide the sordid details. They can be funnier than most of us care to admit. … (0 comments)
joke: New and improved ways to market a property
- 01/10/07 04:19 PM
On a side note, why do we call it "new and improved"? If is new, it couldn't have been improved upon, if is improved, it can't be new... (Talk amongst yourselves and explain that one) If you have one of those homes that don't have many features worth talking about, you can use this comment:
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joke: The United States 100 Years Ago
- 01/07/07 12:02 PM
As much as we complain about life in these United States, as a foreigner I can safely say that the best country in the world (The ol' U. S. of A.) is getting actually better and better every year. Here are some facts for everyone to consider... Just think... If we've come this far in the last hundred years, what could the next hundred years have in store for us? The year is 1907, one hundred years ago ...what a difference a century makes. Here are the U.S. statistics for 1907....The average life expectancy in the US was forty-seven (47).Only 14 … (9 comments)
joke: Brains of a Realtor... (nothing personal, I'm a Realtor and proud of it!)
- 01/02/07 06:56 PM
I hope the translation (from the original Portuguese) is ok... don't judge the translation just the contents. A cannibal goes to the butcher to buy human brains for a special dinner. When he gets to the counter he overhears the owner bragging about the high quality of brains he has in stock... The cannibal asks the attendant: - How much do you charge for an appraiser's brain? - $ 500 per pound. And I have a lot in stock. - Do you carry lender's brains too? - Yes. And it's on sale for $ 750 per pound. Do you want some? - No. Just checking. But how … (2 comments)
joke: In Order of Stupidity...
- 12/31/06 12:37 PM
In case you needed further proof that the human race is doomed through stupidity, here are some actual label instructions on consumer goods. On a Sears hairdryer -- Do not use while sleeping. (Darn, and that's the only time I have to work on my hair). On a bag of Fritos -- You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. (the shoplifter special)? On a bar of Dial soap -- "Directions: Use like regular soap." (and that would be how???.....) On some Swanson frozen dinners -- "Serving suggestion: Defrost." (but, it's "just" a suggestion). On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed … (1 comments)
joke: The Simplified Chinese Language...
- 12/30/06 06:40 PM
For most of us, Chinese is a very difficult language to learn or understand. Hopefully, these simplifications will help you understand the Chinese language just a bit better!Ai Bang Mai Ne - I bumped into the coffee tableChin Tu Fat - You need a face lift Dum Gai - A stupid person Gun Pao Der - An ancient Chinese invention Hu Flung Dung - Which one of you fertilized the field?Hu Yu Hai Ding - We have reason to believe you are harboring a fugutiveJan Ne Ka Sun - A former late night talk show host Kum Hia - Approach meLao … (7 comments)
joke: New Year's Resolution
- 12/30/06 04:05 PM
New Year Nerd Resolutions NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS YOU WON'TBE ABLE TO KEEP IF YOU'RE A NERD 16. I resolve... I resolve to... I resolve to, uh... I resolve to, uh, get my, er... I resolve to, uh, get my, er, off-line work done, too!15. I will stop checking my e-mail at 3:00 in the morning... 4:30 is much more practical. 14. When I hear a funny joke I will not reply, "LOL... LOL!" 13. I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at the same time with the same person. 12. I will try to figure out … (6 comments)
If you ever felt like using this approach with wishy-washer buyers, raise your hand. But raise it low because you may be breaking your association's code of ethics... :);)
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