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Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha Am I on this planet?

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Executives

Yes, that is the question "am I on this planet?" or just somewhere in space.  Either way, I'm bobbing about...well, spending most of my time staring at this laptop.  This is my first blog and since I have no business, real estate would not be my subject.  But since I'm an ePRO and a Realtor (pay dues) this is where I should spend some of my time.  Actually I've been reading the Q&A section  on ActiveRain and found it very interesting.  The questions, for the most part, were interesting as were the aswers.  It's abvious that there are many talented and knowledgeable professionals who are taking their time to help others.

Well, to get back to the point, I came out of retirement after 7 years, moved to a new area last September where the only people I know are Realtors and re-activated my unused license last April...my timing is right on the money!  I agreed to work with my daughter and son-in-law, both successful realtors, and have contributed zip....of course I hang around for free.  Yes, I know, I need a business plan, a marketing strategy, a boot, time pressing the flesh, etc..  And you're right, so that is what I will do.  I miss sales and people contact and am tired of washing dishes and ironing, landscaping and tinkering.

Oh, yes, what did I do before retiring?  I sold orthopedic implants and related products and have seen many hip and knee replacements and observed many trauma cases in the middle of the night.  A very interesting business to observe these operations without the surgeons' liability. 

I wonder if they would take me back?

Dave

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Sergio Rebollo Jr.
Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Dave...Welcome to ActiveRain.  This is a great community to share and learn as well!!!  Enjoy!!

Oct 08, 2008 05:35 PM
Vicente A. Martinez
Prudential Douglas Elliman Licensed Real Estate Salesperson - Woodhaven, NY
Realtor, Brooklyn - Long Island - Queens Homes

Hi and welcome to active|rain. There are thousands of tips, tools, and tricks of the trade here. Be sure to check them out. Best of luck and see you around.

Oct 08, 2008 06:47 PM
Ron Martin
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC
Ron Martin Team

Good morning & welcome to Active Rain, You have joined an excellent site to receive free marketing, absorb more information from others, share ideas.  Be a blogger and have fun. If you have any clients moving to the Greenville, Spartanburg, & Anderson South Carolina area we are your team. We are on all three MLS. Great blog!  Keep it up. Again Welcome!!

Oct 08, 2008 10:42 PM
Marcy Fedalei
Keller Williams Realty - Spartanburg, SC

Great start on ActiveRain! Welcome and thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas.

Oct 08, 2008 10:49 PM
Lorena Westervelt
Van West Realty - Greenville, SC
Co-Founder/Co-Owner

Hello, welcome to Active Rain! This seems like a wonderful environment to network as well as learn from others. I hope you enjoy yourself and participate often in the Active Rain environment!

Oct 09, 2008 01:17 AM
Kirk Westervelt
Van West Realty - Greenville, SC Realtor -Short Sale Expert! - Greenville, SC
Kirk Westervelt, Broker In Charge, Van West Realty - CDPE - Short Sale Agent - Home for Sale - Greenville, Simpsonvil...

Hello and welcome to Active Rain! I encourage you to learn from others, share your knowledge and experiences with all of us, enjoy yourself, and try to log in and join us in the Active Rain community as frequently as possible. I look forward to your future blogs and comments! Take care, --Kirk.

Oct 09, 2008 01:29 AM
The Trumm Team Omaha Homes for Sale, Real Estate
Keller Williams Greater Omaha - Omaha, NE

Welcome to ActiveRain!

If you would like a few tips on getting the most out of ActiveRain, please visit my blog Welcome to Active Rain.  It has a few simple steps of what to do now that you have joined.

If you ever have any questions, just let me know.

Troy Trumm

Oct 09, 2008 01:54 AM
Greg Steffens
Mountain Country Realty - Lake Arrowhead, CA

Hey Dave - Welcome to Active Rain and congrats on your first post.  Be sure to spend some time looking around at what and how others are blogging here - it is a great education and lots of fun.  Looks like you're off to a great start...keep it up!

Oct 09, 2008 04:33 AM
Dave McLaughlin
Realty Executives - Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you to all who responded to my initial blog.  The comments were all positive and encouraging.  Hopefully I can contribute to AR in the future.  Thanks again.

Dave

Oct 09, 2008 05:14 AM
Ginger Ryals
Prudential C Dan Joyner and Young Realtors - Spartanburg, SC

Welcome to Active Rain!! This is a great site to network and share ideas!! Have fun with it!!

Oct 09, 2008 07:44 AM
Bill Kennedy
Keller Williams Greenville Upstate - Greenville, SC
Homes For Sale Greenville SC

Welcome to Active Rain! This is a great website for building your business, as well as learning from others.  Pat yourself on the back, because you made a GREAT choice in joining the blogosphere!

Write often, and write whatever comes to mind.  Blogs about personal topics and non-real estate items are often the best.  It helps your readers to bond with you, and ends up bringing you a lot of business!

Good luck with your future blogging.  If you'd like more info on points in Active Rain, I wrote a blog about it (click here). Feel free to ask me any questions if you need a hand!

Oct 09, 2008 03:29 PM