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Laughing at yourself makes everything better :)

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart SA561034000

 

Many many moons ago, before the 2007 real estate crash, I was quite active on activerain. Unfortunately I was kind of a newby to the real estate industry at the time so the crash got the best of me and I was forced to search out other means of support during that crisis.

Well, a few years ago I decided to give it another try so I reinstated my RE license. Now I'm back at it again fumbling with different tactics to see what works and what doesn't to get my career back on track, and I remembered that activerain actually did work. So I set up a new account since I couldn't figure out how to get back into my existing account from years past.

Anyway, I thought since this is my first blog in many years, I would re-post a blast from my past to reintroduce myself. It may be a little outdated but it's on the light and hopefully humorous side. Here I go again...

 

I know everybody has their own reasons for getting into real estate, so I am in no way implying that these reason reflect every agents opinions. But in my opinion these are some pretty darn good ones.

10.) Your family and friends will be star struck every time you enter the room.

9.) You get to cut out that pesky middle man, the health insurance company, and pay the doctors directly.

8.) You feel sorry for the oil companies, so you want to do your part in helping them by driving around for hours.

7.) Everybody is dying to get a card with your picture on it.

6.) You get to use words like; subprime meltdown, burnout, and gazump and gazunder.

5.) It's a great excuse to decorate your car like a clown mobile.

4.) You love taking people you don't know out for lunch.

3.) Free lunch is provided with almost every meeting.

2.) You have always wanted to be a mind reader.

And the #1 reason that everyone gets into this business is...

...It beats having a REAL job.

There you have it maybe you found this humorous, maybe offensive, how you look at life will determine your reaction. Personally I believe you have to be able to laugh at yourself and not take life so seriously, otherwise it will take it's toll on you. What do you think?

PS, My personal reason for going into real estate is to share this kind of valuable information with my friends at ActiveRain.

Comments (15)

Realtyna Inc
Realtyna - Newark, DE
WordPress Real Estate - IDX, RESO Web API, CRM

Hi Vinicio Vacca, welcome back to the community and great post! Number 7 got a chuckle out of me :)

Jul 23, 2020 02:15 AM
Vinnie Vacca

Thank you


 

Jul 27, 2020 02:39 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Welcomeback to the ActiveRain community. Congratulations on a good post.

Jul 24, 2020 02:36 PM
Vinnie Vacca

Thanks John


 

Jul 27, 2020 02:38 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Vinicio Vacca thank you for the very funny but true things for real estate people.

Jul 24, 2020 02:41 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Vincio - welcome back to the world of real estate and to ActiveRain.  May each bring you much happiness and success.  If neither of those two are based in reality, may you be happy and have a good laugh.  

Jul 27, 2020 10:41 AM
Michael Jacobs

Jul 27, 2020 02:46 PM
Vinnie Vacca

Thank you Michael,


Either way, I can always use a good laugh.

Jul 27, 2020 02:38 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

So far I like the information that you are sharing and I look forward to reading more of your posts.  I hope that you will check out some of mine too!

Jul 28, 2020 07:58 AM
Vinnie Vacca

Nice to meet you Brian. I see you're located on the east side of the valley. maybe we'll meet up at some point. Thank you for reaching out. I'll check out your posts for sure. Stay Safe!

Jul 28, 2020 12:13 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Vinicio,  Thanks for the smile - very interesting list.  So good to have you back with us here at Active Rain.  I look forward to reading more of your posts.

Jul 29, 2020 07:39 PM
Vinnie Vacca
HomeSmart - Phoenix, AZ
Your Phoenix Real Estate Expert

Thanks Bob,

It feels good to be back.

 

Jul 30, 2020 10:32 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Vinicio,

Nice first time post.  I loved the photo, it made me smile.  Wishing you great success and welcome to Active Rain

Jul 31, 2020 10:16 AM
Vinnie Vacca

Thank you

Jul 31, 2020 02:28 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Vinicio Vacca welcome to ActiveRain, and congratulations on successfully posting your first blog on this site.

Aug 02, 2020 10:48 AM
Matthew Klinowski, PA
Downing Frye Realty - Naples, FL
Naples Golf Guy | Find Your Dream Lifestyle

Good morning Vinicio Vacca, congratulations on your first post. Now that is a unique house! Welcome to ActiveRain.

Aug 08, 2020 05:38 AM
Shirley Coomer
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor, Keller Williams Realty, Phoenix Az

Welcome back to ActiveRain!  Glad to have you back!  Great post!

Aug 08, 2020 06:20 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Vinnie, welcome back, both to the business and to ActiveRain.  Hope we lots of posts from you in the future!

Sep 09, 2020 10:16 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Welcome back Vinnie Vacca. I hope  you enjoy your time here this time.

Happy Thursday....

Sep 17, 2020 08:59 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Afternoon Vinnie Vacca 

Got a good chuckle from your blog post AND I absolutely LOVE the building 

Sep 19, 2020 10:59 AM
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

You are off to a good start . Use AR to bring interesting content to your Readership ( FB, niche and database) 

Oct 19, 2020 04:31 AM