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Life in the present tense and what we all might have in common

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty

 

 

Life in the present tense and what we all might have in common



Speaking in the present tense those of us here in Active Rain do share a commonality ..

We are all here sharing in one way or another. 

We share opinions, experiences, pictures, videos, recipes, jokes, information and so much more.

We teach, we learn and we do it so willingly. 

 

Karen's From The Present Experiences

1. In my present life,

I am a Real Estate Broker/Owner of Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty

with my husband of 37 years Frank. 


2. Frank and I are Buyer Agents living in Sunset Beach.

Thus the name "Sunset Beach and Beyond Relty"


(Actually we love the movie "Toy Story".)  

Buzz Lightyear is a cool character who is know for saying "To Infinity and Beyond" 


I know it's a bit corny but who cares, we love the name of our Real Estate Company. 


3. I love the beach and Frank loves to golf.

Happily we live in Sea Trail, a golf community located only one mile to Sunset Beach.

We have the best of both worlds. 


4. I am a bibliophile and suffer from bibliophilism!!

There I said it!! I can't help myself.

I literally can't even pass a book someone is reading without seeing what the title is. 


5. I have another problem related to my bibliophilism.

When Frank and I are showing homes to clients I find myself drawn to books on the sellers bookshelves!! 


6. I love to read and look forward to every moment when I can. 


7. I love a challenge.

I find it rewarding to research for our clients and find them exactly what they're looking for. 


8. I don't cook and not because I don't want to. Frank loves to cook. Lucky me!!


9. I love flip flips and wear them every single day almost all year round. 


10. I love finding great deals for our clients and negotiating on their behalf for the best price. 


This has been an enjoyable contest/challenge and many thanks to Debbie Reynolds for creating it!!

 

 

 If this sounds like fun, head to Debbie Reynold’s What We Have in Common...Getting to Know Each Other Better!  Contest.  You have until August 17!

 

Comments (11)

Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor
Karen, I love your style. I would never have known about your love of books if I had not read this post. Good job! Okay, Karen, guess I am going to have to write one of these posts, too. Hate to put focus on me.
Aug 11, 2013 08:59 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Karen, While I don't read books nearly to the degree that I used to, I also find myself scanning the seller's bookshelves when showing a home to see what they have :)  Bill

Aug 11, 2013 09:00 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Mary ~ You must do it!! Fun fun fun!!

Bill ~ Can't help but wonder what other folks read??

Aug 11, 2013 09:07 AM
Brenda Mullen
RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX
Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Those are some cool Ten things and I learned something today..I have NEVER heard of the word bibliophilism..wow.  I love to read myself!

Aug 11, 2013 09:29 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Karen, Now how lucky can two people be both to be able to enjoy there love for golf, beach and real estate. And Frank Does look like he could be a great cook. Yes lucky you. Thank you for sharing in the contest.

Aug 11, 2013 09:33 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Brenda ~ Bibliophilism is not to be confused with a bookworm!! Thanks for reading my ten!!

Debbie ~ We are very lucky!! Thank you for the contest!!

Aug 11, 2013 09:40 AM
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Bibliophile!   Stop by and visit sometime - I have over 3000 books in my Library. 

Aug 11, 2013 09:55 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

These are so fun to read, and as you know, I love the beach, too.  That is so cool on the flip flops.  I'm a sandal girl and I wear them as long as I can...often from May-Oct (which is long, given the part of the country I live in.)

Aug 11, 2013 09:05 PM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Fred ~ Jealous!! Maybe I will ... Have any excellent recommendations?

Debbie ~ I consider any type of sandal that goes between the toes a flip flop. Don't you just love the sand between your toes!!

Aug 11, 2013 10:07 PM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

I'm rocking some flip-flops today too.  Can't wear heels everyday!  :)

Aug 12, 2013 03:32 AM
Karen Baker
Sunset Beach and Beyond Realty - Sunset Beach, NC
Professional Help with Rapid Responses...

Kerrie ~ You go girlfriend!! Enjoy those flip flop days while you can!! 

Aug 12, 2013 03:38 AM