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Laugh Out Loud !

By
Real Estate Agent with Murney Associates

With the popularity of texting there aren't too many Americans that don't understand the meanings of "OMG", "BFF" or "LOL". We use them all the time and honestly one has to a admit that they're probably used too often.

But on Saturday I really did laugh out loud and unfortunately right in the face of a new, prospective client.

A friend gave me a call on Saturady morning and said she had referred my name to a friend of hers. Sure enough, about an hour later my phone buzzed and her friend identified herself and said she had found a house on-line and was wondering if I work weekends.

Now maybe you might be an agent who has several assistants and doesn't have to work on weekends, but I'm not and it made me physically laugh out loud.

I explained that yes, I most certainly did and we made arrangements to see the house she had found. By the way, she loved it and I'm meeting her back there with her husband on Thursday morning. I guess I'm glad I, like most of you, work on weekends.

Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528
Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY
Real Estate Salesperson

Now don't you wish all your clients were like that.  Choosing one house to see and making a quick decision on it sure makes working on the weekend worth your while.

Aug 15, 2010 04:34 PM
Shelley Rowton
Move To Realty - Austin, TX
ABR, RSPS - (512) 507-5779 MoveToRealty of Austin

LOL - My business partner's aunt required an LOL intervention.  Apparently, she thought it meant "lots of love" and was using it in the most disturbing of ways...

"I heard your ____ died.  LOL" 

"I'm sorry that your son is in the penitentiary for ______. LOL" 

"My brother told me you lost your job.  LOL" 

Can you imagine?!  Her way, it made sense.  Our way, it just seemed mean!  Totally off the point of your post, but I thought that might just make you laugh out loud!  :)

Aug 15, 2010 04:34 PM
Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

woow that's a great one :)   I have some that I can share later on, take care and have a great sunda and week :P
Ray Saenz

 

Aug 15, 2010 04:50 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Billi...

Yes, we work weekends! And Holidays! And our birthdays! And every other day.

Aug 15, 2010 05:03 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Billi - It depends on the person you ask to.

"LOL" means either "Lots Of Love" or Laugh Out Loud."

Yes, I am also avaliable same as other realtors to serve my real estate client any day of the week. LOL. 

Aug 15, 2010 05:13 PM
Billi Evans
Murney Associates - Springfield, MO

Shelley, thanks for making me laugh out loud again.

Aug 15, 2010 06:46 PM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Everyday is work day! No time to take time out unless there aren't any commitments to be met. Lucky those with a truckful of assistants

Aug 16, 2010 01:59 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Yep, the life of a real estate professional.  I will work for food!  :)

Aug 16, 2010 02:22 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

I work when there is the need! and thats not LOL

Aug 16, 2010 05:07 AM
Marilyn Boudreaux
Marilyn Boudreaux, Century 21 Bono Realty - Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles LA Century 21 Realtor

On call all the time, I like to think we are like Drs===LOL

Aug 16, 2010 05:33 AM