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Candy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker!

By Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

January 06, 2014 01:52 AM

Candy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker! I'm always amused by one-liners. Maybe you've heard this one before... it's new to me.

A Portland REALTOR popped by my office to share some information about one of his listings. We were in the middle of an office meeting, so it was perfect timing for a meet and greet. Since he's a subscriber of a different MLS, he wanted to share his listing with our agents. Nice.

As he was leaving, I suggested he help himself to some chocolate in the candy dish next to the front door. He said... 'Candy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker!' I laughed out loud on that one.

Little does he know... our welcome mat includes a fully stocked cafe with various local vintage wines for those afternoon pop-bys. It's dandy and quicker... and it's our little secret ;-) Feel free to pop-by Real Estate Cafe.

Candy is Dandy, but Liquor is Quicker! - Melinda Peterson

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Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I don't think I've heard that, but I like it. We're having a wine and cheese at our office tomorrow to welcome some new agents. I like those types of gatherings.

Jan 06, 2014 03:14 AM

Liz Wallace

Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY

Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

New York is the litigating capital of the world so we are not apt to offer liquor to visitors and if we had wine in the office all the time nothing would get done here.

Jan 06, 2014 03:29 AM

Steven Nickens

Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers - Wailea, HI

R(S)GRI ABR, Maui Real Estate Hawaii

Okay you got my attention. A one liner can open doors.

Jan 06, 2014 04:00 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'm still giggling... Catherine!

I love those type of gatherings too... Chris Ann ;-)

Ha... Liz! Will tilt a glass to those New Yorkers... where candy is dandy ;-)

Wished I could take the credit... but it goes to the zippy agent from Portland who likes to sippy... Steven!

Jan 06, 2014 04:18 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I'm on my way over ... LOL

Jan 06, 2014 05:07 AM

Marte Cliff

Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID

Your real estate writer

Yep, I've heard that one.

As for your wine - it really does sound like a good, sociable drink. Too bad I've never acquired a taste. Now if you said that fridge held Coors Light...

Jan 06, 2014 05:55 AM

Jim Patton

Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA

Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

I have heard that one Melinda. If I am ever in your part of Oregon I will be sure to stop in for a glass!

Jan 06, 2014 06:33 AM

Cindy Jones

Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA

Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

As cold as it will be to night whiskey would help to warm the bones. But no liquor in our office unless we are having a party.

Jan 06, 2014 06:54 AM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Mel, I love a red wine with my chocolate. Both are off the menu right now so I will take a rein check.

Jan 06, 2014 07:22 AM

Erin Bates

CMG Financial and Expansion Marketing Services - Aurora, CO

MMMM - a Real Estate Cafe? Love it! Funny post today!

Jan 06, 2014 07:44 AM

Chandler Real Estate Liz Harris, MBA

Liz Harris Realty - Chandler, AZ

#ChandlerRealEstateAgent

That is way funny. I like how you have the wine ready for those stopping by

Jan 06, 2014 07:52 AM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mel

Sounds like you have it covered.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 06, 2014 08:05 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Mel-Never heard that version. This is the one I have heard. Brandy is dandy, Wine is fine but liquor is quicker

Jan 06, 2014 08:15 AM

Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage

Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL

Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

And I thought they had to be of sound mind for the contract to be binding? When all along I just had to get them drunk. How easy is this? LOL I love Mel's writings.

Jan 06, 2014 12:28 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I'm still LOL about... Your Ode' to Sweatpants... Q'man!

Marte ~ My first 'real' drink was a few summer's ago, when a friend of mine introduced me to Lambic Framboise. It's a fabulous raspberry spritz... which I later learned is actually a Belguim beer. Yumm!

Please do... Jim! We love to entertain our guests ;-)

I heard there's a cold snap across the country... Cindy! I'm one of those weird ones who likes ice cream in winter and hot coffee in summer ;-)

What... no wine or chocolate? What are you thinking... Kathleen?

Jan 06, 2014 01:42 PM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Loved your post too... Erin. Stop by and visit us when you're in our neck of the woods! Real Estate Cafe ~ Where Something Good is Always Brewing!

Liz ~ We have a nice supply of Two Buck Chuck... and it's pretty good too!

We do indeed... Lou! Happy New Year!

Well, that sounds more like the 'real' version... Sharon ;-)

Hey, Hey, Hey... Kevin! We don't get em' drunk... we get em' happy!

Jan 06, 2014 01:49 PM

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL

TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Melinda, what a nice meeting - SHARING BUSINESS - even chocolates. When I am in your neighborhood, I will remember - the wine.:) Have a wonderful 2014, Melinda.

Jan 06, 2014 03:37 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Mel

I'd love to be able to pop by for some wine AND chocolate - two of my favorite things.

Hope 2014 is off to a roaring start in your area.

Jeff

Jan 11, 2014 02:37 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That's so funny! I have heard the expression before, but enjoyed your story! You have the best titles....love it!

Jan 12, 2014 12:40 AM

Melinda (Mel) Peterson

Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR

The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Come on down... Jane! We'll have a par-tay!

I love pop-bys... Jeff! Here's wishing you the same my friend ;-)

Thanks Sharon! I hadn't heard it before, but I know now what I've been missing ;-)

Feb 06, 2014 01:48 AM

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