Are the 30 Under 30 Really the Face of NAR? ~ Day Twenty Three of the 31 Days of May Challenge

Mona I have to admit that I feel the same way. There is just something about that picture that makes me want to smack them. =)

I think, for me, the real thing is that they are being recognized for a short body of work. I'd like to see where they are when they are 40. 

I always admire the 30 under 30  :) I am actually going to submit my entry for next years if my sales volume is there.. After reading Jon's blog I know I have an advantage over this years group.. I recognize the importance of internet marketing and blogging.. I am completely addicted to AR and one of my biggest goals since I became a realtor is to be one of the 30 under 30 agents.. We will see if I stand out enough to make it on the list.. Maybe my unorthodox personality will get me there.

Hi Mona, I guess those under 30 have chosen real estate as their first career whereas many of us who make up the "average" age group of REALTORS are in their second or third careers!

Mona:  I just picked up this issue at the office the other day & thru it immediately into the backseat of the car! It aggravated me also but I wasn't sure why. Stillettos on a ladder? Yeah, realistic alright. 

How about a mold mask from showing a soggy basement in a foreclosure?  That's more realistic!

Let's start a campaign about 50 at 50, etc?  Let me know. ;-)

Well, at least they could do a campaign 45 under 45! Then a "late summer chicken" like me would still have a chance!!!

I do like Tammy's attitude. I've never been a big person about this topic though. It seemed challenging enough to try and establish myself in a small town where everyone seems to carry geneology clout. The "under 30" club made it even more exclusive, so I tend to be anti-social and reclusive--- cuz it feels so awful. I truly think the club is so lame and reminds me of high-school...no, make that grade school.

Mona:

Here in San Diego, Ca one of the "30 Under 30" is located in El Cajon, and was feature in the San Diego Union, and it tauted his aggressive nature with taking on a challenging market, starting a business with a new baby --mortgaging his home to the hilt, which was back when the market was starting to change. He now has 200 agents --- I don't begrudge anyone there 15 minutes of fame, but this person is not the first to take on this kind of risk, and succeed in real estate, nor will he be the last. The NAR article-- makes it sound like those under 30 need to be commended for choosing real estate --- I for one want to celebrate each and every ones success in real estate  be they are just starting out in real estate to those that have many years under our belts.

Wow, I can feel the animosity ;-P. 

The funny thing is, I am not in love with the 30 under 30 issue either for a variety of reasons, but for some reason I feel the need to defend it here - mostly because of the comments generated on this post I guess.

First of all, I'm 31 and my husband is 32, so we are no longer eligible for that club (and never applied for it or whatever you have to do to become one of them), but we;ve been in real estate since I was 24.  This was during a good economy and right before the "big" boom and then after and so while I haven't weathered 30 years of ups and down markets, I think we've done a pretty good job with this one.  Many people in your comments have stated or insinuated that young folk having been around long enough to prove they can make it.  But, I've actually been in real estate for 7 years.  That's not forever, but it's a lot longer than some people no matter what your age and I can tell you that there are only a handful of people from my real estate class that are still in the business (and they were all ages).  And some of these 30 under 30's started even younger than 24, so potentially have been in the business already for a decade.  That's not chump change.

Also, my generation and the younger generation seem to be a lot less hard workers (I'm very sorry to say) and entrepreneurial than generations past and so I think it's great that there are actually "kids" out there willing to work their butts off and make a difference and why not get acknowledged for it? 

I'm not really offended by this post or the comments, just thought I'd throw my opinion in the mix.

P.S.  I think the photo is goofy too, but I get they were going for the "climbing the ladder" analogy.

P.P.S.  One time my husband walked around a farm, climbing through weeds and mud with a listing agent for the property who showed up in heels.  She went along like she didn't even notice she was wearing heals.  My husband thought it was awesome.  But she was in her 50's, not her 30's ;-)

Climbing a ladder in heels is one thing - but how about trying to climb in those dresses! But I do like the purples.

I'm glad you thought my comment was thoughtful, because after re-reading it, I thought it was full of typos and grammatical errors!  Have a great day!

I think they are discriminating.  How about 50 over 50 and talk about how older people are bringing skills and experience from other fields into real estate.

I was fortunate enough to be picked for this year's "30 under 30". With the median age of a Realtor being 52, success before the age of 30 is defying the odds. I don't think we are "the face of NAR" but rather being recognized for our success before 30 which is far from normal. I have personally always looked forward to this issue as it has been a career goal of mine to be selected.

Lorraine/Lorretta Katz, The UT article stated nothing about mortgaging my home to start the business nor did it say I was the only one to ever do so. It just simply said that I put every dollar I had at the time to grow my business. There was no turning back for me. I have learned alot during this experience. Most importantly, some people just cant be happy for you.