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Matt Heaton
Timu Corp - CEO, ActiveRain - Co-founder - Bothell, WA

I've got to quit working with my door closed, I'm missing out on some interesting conversations.

Jul 28, 2008 09:48 AM
Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Really. Deals on Match.com ...I will have to get back on there. 

Jul 28, 2008 09:49 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

 

That is funny!   Some of my best clients have been newly divorced men needing to buy a new home.

Jul 28, 2008 09:51 AM
South Beaches Real Estate Team
South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Treasure Island, FL

One of the Realtors in my neighborhood has singles parties on a regular base - to get contacts

she has been doing this for some time now, so I guess it works

Jul 28, 2008 10:02 AM
Amanda Evans
DFW Living - Fort Worth, TX
Real Estate Broker - Fort Worth Texas

Some of my best husbands have been newly divorced men that bought me a home.  Ok, Just kiddin...I couldn't resist.

Zillow should follow suit with Zemistry.com....the place to search for spouses by the value of their houses.

Jul 28, 2008 10:03 AM
Jon Washburn
Seattle, WA

Ooh Zemistry. I like it! Just not sure who they would be disintermediating there; Cupid?

Jul 28, 2008 10:09 AM
Mana Tulberg
805 County Real Estate - Camarillo, CA
Real Estate Agent - Camarillo CA

Is this for real? And if so isn't this just for single realtors?

Jul 28, 2008 11:25 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

This is funny:) Amanda- even funnier, Zemistry! Well, you gotta follow the money... if there is an opportunity, jump on it.

Jul 28, 2008 11:41 AM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
Jon, this strategy will surely work better for certain agents. My only fear is the unstoppable proliferation of 15 year old REALTOR glamour photos.
Jul 28, 2008 11:53 AM
Antoinette Scognamiglio, GRI, ASP
Coldwell Banker Realty - Mountain Lakes, NJ
There's no substitute for EXPERIENCE!

Not sure how I can configure this outlet to serve my "married" self.  Could there be a way to market to the newly divorced?  The 'ready to buy' single?  Does this only work for single realtors?  That being said, do you have to date your clients?  To go further indeed where does the line get crossed from REALTOR to PAID ESCORT.  ...Severely unpalatable as the 15 year old glamour photos that Brian referenced.  And WTH is the point with "glamour" photos anyway (this coming from someone who stopped using a photo on her card last year)....In any case, interesting entry!

Jul 28, 2008 01:45 PM
Lane Bailey
Century 21 Results Realty - Suwanee, GA
Realtor & Car Guy

Ok, I just looked at Pippa's picture...  I'm not shocked that guys are flocking to her to get houses...  Somehow I don't think it is a strategy I should pursue. 

Jul 28, 2008 01:49 PM
Pam Pugmire
Silvercreek Realty Group - Meridian, ID
Meridian Idaho Real Estate

Oh, that's just what we need......one more lonely guy calling us and telling us he's interested in "buying investment properties" in hopes of hooking up with us!!!  No thanks!  It happens way too much as it is, and I'm not even a young hottie!  I can't imagine what these young gals put up with!

Jul 28, 2008 03:51 PM
Ana Connell
G & C Properties - Burbank, CA
Burbank Real Estate Agent

Lol.....would never have thought of that resource for leads!!!!

Jul 28, 2008 03:54 PM
Brad Andersohn
Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA
ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

I'm gonna need you guys to move that Live webcam somewhere else in the office instead of pointing it at traffic out on the street.  Matt and I are missing out....   :-)

Jul 28, 2008 07:13 PM
"The Lovely Wife" The One And Only TLW.
President-Tutas Towne Realty, Inc. - Kissimmee, FL

LOL...

Zemistry indeed :)

Match.com has an outstanding business model. We've considered using the model itself to expand our company :)

Think about that :)

TLW...ROAR!

Jul 29, 2008 12:05 AM
Ryan Martin
Pacific Continental Realty, LLC - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham Commercial RE Broker

LMAO... that is too funny. At first I actually thought that you were serious. Shame on me.

Jul 29, 2008 09:24 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Localism must have rolled out perfectly for you guy's to be commenting on this hilarious blog!  :-)

Jul 30, 2008 12:06 PM
Teri Eckholm
Boardman Realty - White Bear Lake, MN
REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

Very funny...Love that zemistry line! And like Mana...Is this for real? Either way very funny! :)

Jul 30, 2008 12:34 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Cute, Jonathan!  Match.com is a place to meet really inappropriate dates, but the idea seems to work better for houses and real estate agents!  Thank goodness!

Jul 31, 2008 12:56 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Lol, that is so funny and sad. 

Are they for real? I never used that site. 

Jul 31, 2016 09:04 AM