There is a word that I hold close to my heart, heck, it's at the core of my profession, I'm a Realtor. And Real-tor is the word. When you're sick, you don't go to see your Doc-ah-tor, you see your Doctor. Same with my profession; I'm not a Real-ah-tor, I'm a Realtor. Real Estate is my business, people are the glue that makes it all come together and I love using my skills to bring the results to fruition. For some reason, the circuitry in my brain focuses-in on the mis-pronounced word Real-ah-tor, and I'm amazed how many people use this Malapropism; they could be in the business or not. So, next time you are in need of a REALTOR, call me. And remember there is not a Doc-ah-tor in this house! <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Morningside Homes, LLC 720-231-5200 - Denver, CO
Helping Families Move with Care
Randy, it really does grate on me when people, especially speakers, pronounce it Reel-la-tur. Realtors in our association are quick to correct whoever said it wrong.
Apr 05, 2011 01:25 PM
Hiawassee, Young Harris, Blairsville, Hayesville, Murphy and Beyond! - Hiawassee, GA
TeamDAVES - Your REALTORS In the GA/NC Mountains!
Kind of like nucular - but wait, wasn't it the former President who couldn't get that one right. What happened to learning English???
Apr 05, 2011 01:39 PM
F. C. Tucker Company - Indianapolis, IN
I agree, Randy, it often slips out that way! But just as long as the clients are calling, I'm okay if they call me anything!
Apr 05, 2011 01:45 PM
Century 21 Arizona Foothills - Phoenix, AZ
Hi Chris and Patty, it's good to hear your association is on top of it.
Bill and Cyndi, we have a long road ahead with the young people and the short-hand used with instant messaging too. U 2 R Gr8!
Hi Virginia, it was great meeting you at Raincamp in Atlantic City. I'm with you, keep the clients calling!
Apr 06, 2011 10:08 AM
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