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Realtor to the Stars Killed

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I lost a brother not too long ago, so the tragedy that surrounds any death is still a sensitive feeling.  So it was with sadness that I read this account of a Realtor's death.  Not a woman I know (or even heard of before today), but I'm sure she has family and friends who will miss her terribly.  Apparently she had some notoriety to make CNN's front page, top menu item (for a short time at least).

The quote at the end of the article is an interesting one.  This woman probably did exceptionally well as a Realtor...and yet she didn't seem too thrilled with the career...but perhaps I'm reading into it too much (or perhaps not enough).

Story from CNN here: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/11/01/stein.obit/index.html

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Judi Glamb
Coldwell Banker Hearthside - Hellertown, PA
Associate Broker, ABR

Yes, sad, and sorry for you recent loss.

The comment was a little odd, but maybe after being involved as a manager of a band and seeing their success - being a realtor, even to the stars, didn't provide as big of thrill and/or satisfaction. 

Nov 01, 2007 08:59 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
I'm really sorry to hear about your brother too...   This realtor apparently had more going on in her life than Real Estate.  It sounds like she knew she "owed someone" more than taxes to Uncle Sam.
Nov 01, 2007 09:08 AM
Irene Morales Ward
REMAX Distinctive Real Estate, Inc. - Stafford, VA
Realtor - e-Pro - Northern Virginia Real Estate
Jason - I'm very sorry for your loss.  And yes, this story sounded tragic and very sad.  Not only because of the way she died but because she didn't really "get" it about real estate.  Perhaps dealing with celebrities brought a shallow return on her transactions.  I know for me, it has very little to do with the money and everything to do with finding the perfect house or selling the home so my clients can move on.  Very sad for her that she didn't get to experience that.
Nov 01, 2007 11:49 PM
Brian Brumpton
Keller Williams Boise - Boise, ID
Boise Idaho Real Estate

Jason,

I would say if you're in any job only for the money it won't be fulfilling.  That's why I consider real estate my profession.  When it becomes a job it'll be time to find something else to do. 

Nov 05, 2007 08:30 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

Jason, I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother, but I agree with your assessment of her comment. I'm not sure she liked what she did! Very weird statement, very weird.

Nov 18, 2007 04:12 PM