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While most of us have settled into a routine and think we are not very creative BUT the fact is, as Real Estate professionals we are very creative people. Many of us have just had our imagination re-sparked by AI but even before AI we create or recreate a new marketing strategy with every new listing or new Buyer we are representing.

Admittedly I do not know AI well enough to create a peelable ear of corn. If you can help me out with an ear of corn that peals like a banana I will place your creation right here.

This ear of corn was provided by Kathy Streib .

Every agent should look at the work they do and the amount of effort that has gone into a listing or sale. When we offer to do our work at a discount we are hurting every agents value, not just our own.

 

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob. I've long (for decades) said that we as an industry have not done enough to show are value to the consumer. Then again, to be honest, there are those agents who provide little to no value and sadly they make all of us look bad.

Nov 03, 2025 10:17 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I actually don't know how to do an animated/GIF for the corn peeling! I bet Kathy Streib does!

Nov 03, 2025 10:21 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks for taking a look at it Kat Palmiotti . I wasn't expecting it actually peeling, just a still.

Nov 03, 2025 11:11 AM
Kathy Streib

Kat Palmiotti hmmmm I may have to try that.

Nov 03, 2025 06:47 PM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

good post with great information. Thanks for sharing it. Bill

Have a fantastic week!

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Nov 03, 2025 10:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore 

Nov 03, 2025 11:09 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob "RealMan" Timm  Even without an AI illustration of an ear of corn, I think you got your message across.  I read you loud and clear I hope everyone else did 

Nov 03, 2025 11:40 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Another fun comic from Timmothy!  Bob when I had an office full of agents it seemed to me there were some pretty creative agents.....and then there were a few who just never got it and didn't last.  'Be About Excellence' was (and still is) one of my favorite thoughts. And if you do that - clients are lined up at the door wanting your services.

Nov 03, 2025 01:12 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Well said Anna "Banana" Kruchten , thank you. 😊

Nov 04, 2025 06:00 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- this is your reminder about tomorrow's ZOOM call.

Nov 03, 2025 06:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Kathy Streib . I put it on my calendar as a repeating event and yet I forget. Now I've added a sticky note to my monitor AND with your reminder I should get it right today 🙃

Nov 04, 2025 05:56 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

How about this Kat Palmiotti 

Nov 03, 2025 06:52 PM
Kat Palmiotti

Love it Kathy Streib !

Nov 04, 2025 04:38 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That is beautiful Kathy Streib but it's supposed to be an ear of corn that peels like a banana.

Nov 04, 2025 05:58 AM
Kathy Streib

Are you KIDDING me, Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Nov 04, 2025 09:56 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Loved this post, Bob "RealMan" Timm! It’s a great reminder that creativity isn’t just alive in our industry. It’s thriving, even when we don’t always notice it. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful take on the value we bring to the table 😊.

Nov 04, 2025 02:34 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Lew Corcoran . It's good to remind ourselves of the talents we have and yet forget to recognize that tallent.

Nov 04, 2025 05:59 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. I have provided many services for free over the years as a broker and as an attorney, mostly at the request of my wife, but I personally have never discounted a commission. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to do and it is up to you. Enjoy your day.

Nov 04, 2025 05:55 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

We need to be creative but we certainly don't need to discount our efforts Wayne Martin .or even worse give it away.

Nov 04, 2025 06:24 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The cartoon always cracks me up, haha.  I love bananas so now I am wondering why I don't eat them more often, haha.

Nov 04, 2025 07:21 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Brian England it really brings me joy to know that Timmothy's sense of humor brightens others days.

Nov 04, 2025 07:05 PM