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Good Fortune may be Alien To You...

By Bob "RealMan" Timm

Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

March 30, 2023 06:12 AM

But what is alien may just be a HUGE blessing.

The BIG alien I always dreamed of in Real Estate was to list a million dollar home. In the history of Minot ND there have been less than six homes listed for a Million dollars and the most expensive home I had listed was less then $400,000. Listing a million dollar home would have been alien to me, scary yet a blessing at the same time.

I made a good living in Real Estate and I had many types of listings from mobile homes to beautiful new homes in the upper sales range of Minot homes... but never a million dollar mansion. During my career I had also listed commercial and some large swaths of farm land so I did meet a few aliens and they made me money but didn't meet my personal dream.

Dream On!

Whether you are a brand new licensee or near retirement I encourage you to dream on and look for that giant alien that just may fulfill your wildest dreams.

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... I've had my share of $1+ million sales. However, I've never sold a mobile home and don't plan to. Also, never sold a farm, except for some horse property.

Mar 30, 2023 06:18 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Nina Hollander, Broker one needs to keep in mind that our market is dirt cheap compared to most. My home was just assessed at $160,000 and I know if we could drop it into your market or many others it would sell for double that.

Mar 30, 2023 06:25 AM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Nina Hollander, Broker

Bob "RealMan" Timm my home was just reassessed from $560K to $760K. Big tax bill coming August, unless they reduce the tax rate as they've been promising to make it revenue neutral. But I'll believe it when I see it. And I can't even challenge the assessment, as I know I'd get more the $760K if I sold today.

Mar 30, 2023 06:31 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Nina Hollander, Broker the ND State legislator in currently in session and they to are always promising to lower our taxes but it never happens. The time or two they have then the school district asks for more money and we are right back to the same old crap.

Mar 30, 2023 06:43 AM

Bill Salvatore - East Valley

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for the post. Its Opening Day, go Cubbies! Bill

Mar 30, 2023 07:00 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

I hate to ask Bill Salvatore - East Valley but who are the Cubbies? Knowing you are in AZ I'm wondering if that is a local team or are you a Chicago Cubs fan?

Mar 30, 2023 07:17 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Bob - a life in real estate can expose you to all kinds and sorts of things that may seem a bit alien at first. We live. We listen. We learn.

Mar 30, 2023 07:15 AM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Ray Henson

Retired - Goodyear, AZ

Retired Real Estate Agent

I have been close a couple of times, but I have never helped a client sell or purchase a home over $1,000,000. One day!

Mar 30, 2023 07:36 AM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Let's home we learn Michael Jacobs 😉. I have know a few experienced agents that were still clueless.

Mar 30, 2023 08:23 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It will happen for you Ray Henson as you are still a young man.

Mar 30, 2023 08:25 AM

Ray Henson

Goodyear, AZ

Ray Henson

We will see. I am kind of on a sabbatical right now, Bob "RealMan" Timm. My wife has reminded me that we have not discussed my possible retirement yet, so I guess that is a hint to get back at it. I do like my new hours, though. 🤣

Mar 30, 2023 08:34 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob and another great one of the comic strip again that you are sharing with us. Make it a great day!

Mar 30, 2023 08:53 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It has been an very interesting morning for me Will Hamm and YES it is a good one as I feel the Lord is with me today.

Mar 30, 2023 08:57 AM

Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

In DC, million dollar homes are pretty common - for the most part clients just want caring competent agents whom they can trust - I am sure you would do just fine if you were in this market.

Mar 30, 2023 09:30 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I have had million dollar sales, but never a listing, and I don't know it I have the temperament to deal with a seller of same

Mar 30, 2023 09:45 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob just to be clear my father said to me "every dollar is a dollar" I have sold vacant land for $27,000 the other day and I am about to close on a $4 million dollar home, may I say they were both challenging so with that said. I had multi million dollar land listings and met Billionaire buyers and they are no different than the $400k sellers or buyers, equally emotional and equally ..... will leave it at that, Endre

Mar 30, 2023 08:54 PM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have dreamed of being in such a market Lise Howe thinking that I wouldn't have to work as hard to earn a living but then comes the realization that there is more competition and higher living costs so I guess it all washes out about the same.

Mar 31, 2023 06:14 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Ed Silva I think the same. The more expensive the listing the more stressed I have been worrying that if I don't sell it fast they will pull the listing from me. Stress, stress, stress!

Mar 31, 2023 06:16 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That truly makes me feel better Endre Barath, Jr. However I will say that I worked with a multi-millionaire one time as he purchased a condo here to be near the University he graduated from. He uses it about one week out of the year. It was the easiest sale I ever made. I was walking out of the condo building and he was out in the yard writing down my phone number on the For Sale sign. I introduced myself, showed him the condo and he said "sold" and paid cash for it.

Mar 31, 2023 06:22 AM

Diana Dahlberg

1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI

Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

I also have this alien dream for listing or selling a $1+ million house. In our area that is not common. Our average Wisconsin Price is $284,000 ... so we have to sell a lot more homes to make the same as someone who is selling Million dollar houses. About 4 years ago I did get a potential listing of a farmland that was worth over a million, but because it was not my area of expertise I referred it to the Master Land Lister (he was retiring but took my referral) -- he sold it in one week! It was a nice commission check for me (even at the 25%) ... so no complaint here! I would like to list and SELL a Million Dollar house before I retire! Just sayin'😇

Bob "RealMan" Timm I really enjoyed your post - loved the cartoon imagery.

Mar 31, 2023 10:53 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Minot, ND

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Diana Dahlberg . The cartoon imagery is from my sons daily strip in The Minot Daily News paper. He is also published in the Air Force paper locally.

Mar 31, 2023 11:31 AM

Diana Dahlberg

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Diana Dahlberg

Bob "RealMan" Timm -- that's a very cool and interesting job your son has! I'm glad you shared that with us!

Mar 31, 2023 07:35 PM

Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ

Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ

HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Precisely the reason location, location, location makes a big difference in real estate. $1 million in Scottsdale doesn't buy much house any more - so $1 million in your area would be $2 million here. Such different markets. I get it! It's always nice to dream!

Mar 31, 2023 03:08 PM