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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

While I do not mail off as many cards today as I did when I was an active Realtor my cards to friends has increased. Partially due to Active Rain friends, some of whom I have meet and others I've never met.

I don't send off a ton of cards so please don't be offended if you don't receive one. The biggest hindrance to a long Christmas mailing list is simply time.

It seems like every year, with no exception to this year, my desktop looks like this:

I make my own cards (most of the time) and I handwrite a message in every card. With the ease of desktop publishing these days I wonder how the card companies are fairing. On top of what I assume to be a decline in the number of cards being sent many stores now sell quality cards for just a dollar I'm pretty sure owning stock in a card company would be a big mistake.

Real Estate is and always has been a good investment. Unlike greeting cards God quit making Real Estate on day 3 of creation as we know it. 

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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... my desktop looks like that just about every day of the year! I keep cleaning up, blink, and it's like I've never touched it. I'll look forward to receiving your card. 

Dec 15, 2025 07:59 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Same here Nina Hollander, Broker , the desktop is never clear. As far as the card... Mr. Postman has lead in his pants so I hope he gets it there this year.

Dec 15, 2025 08:15 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Bob "RealMan" Timm I did not see myself, so I will not be offended. Happy Holidays 

Dec 15, 2025 08:55 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You are one of my absolute favorites her in the Rain Hannah Williams . It is truly a delight to see you every Tuesday. I might have to ask my banker if I can afford another roll of stamps and still by groceries. If he says yes and I don't run out of time you just might find a card from me yet. 😉

Dec 15, 2025 12:12 PM
Hannah Williams

Bob "RealMan" Timm Please do not go to the trouble. I do not need a paper card to know that our friendship is valued.  Have a very Merry Christmas,Bob

Dec 15, 2025 12:20 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

It is the time it takes to get cards out for Christmas. My December has been a busy one with some unexpected health issues pop up which is throwing off my rhythm to say the least.

Dec 15, 2025 10:40 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Knock on wood I'm up to about 95% health wise Dorie Dillard Austin TX . Of course that's 95% for a 71 year old man with a long list of reasons I take a dozen meds for very day. 

I will keep you in my prayers until you tell be all is good. 🙂

Dec 15, 2025 12:10 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

My desk looked just like yours last week! It seems a lot of my memberships and dues come up for renewal around this time of year too.

Dec 15, 2025 11:15 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I'm hoping to get through that mess this week Kelly McGovern . My most pressing matter at this time is renewing everything to do with my Notary license such as E&O, Notary Bond, background check and so on. Next will be taxes. 🤥

Dec 15, 2025 12:07 PM
Kelly McGovern

Exactly the same here!  I did my Notary E&O, bond, and background check last week, and I'm just awaiting the notice via mail from the state on the actual notary renewal.  They send them out 30 days before expiration (for me, that's Dec 23rd).  It'll be good to get this all done and out of the way.  I do not like waiting till the last minute.

Dec 15, 2025 12:27 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Kelly McGovern my commission date is 01/21 so it's not exactly last minute but all the companies involved have been hounding me for over a month now. I find it frustrating because I've worked hard to get all those companies on the same page so everything is due on 01/21.

Dec 15, 2025 06:17 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Bob,  I tend to send cards on the unexpected Holidays, St. Paddy's Day etc, so all the time spent is not wasted amongst the clutter.  m

Dec 15, 2025 03:22 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's a GREAT idea Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho .

Dec 15, 2025 06:03 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

kHI Bob- I used to send out so many cards and then realized I dreaded doing it.

Dec 15, 2025 07:42 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

When it becomes a chore or an obligation it's time to re-evaluate. Thanks Kathy Streib . I also consider the cost these days... what product/service has inflated sooo much and the service deteriorated an equal or greater amount? 🙄

Dec 16, 2025 05:54 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's nice that you sent out a few cards. I am sure people enjoy receiving them!  There are a few Rainers who are on my annual mailing list as well.

Dec 16, 2025 05:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

My wife takes care of the relatives Brian England so my list is just my friends. Not pictured are my contractor friends.

Dec 16, 2025 05:55 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Your reflections on cards and connection carry a timeless charm, Bob "RealMan" Timm, and the way you tie it back to real estate adds such thoughtful perspective 🙂. Thanks for sharing a piece that blends warmth with insight. It’s a gift to read!

Dec 16, 2025 05:34 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Lew Corcoran . So much of life has tie ins to a good real estate lesson. I've learned this from Timmothy's cartoons.

Dec 16, 2025 05:58 AM