In the middle of our street

[cyrano]

So. Who do we know that deals with real estate? I want to know what they think about a lad like me getting certified at Foothill and diving into the market and all that. So I'm all bursting with questions and whatnot.
Hurrah for more questions and a continuing uncertain future!

Comments

[gconnor.livejournal.com]

I don't have any sage advice, but I will at least mention that real estate agents spend a LOT of time driving around, much of that with other people in the car. I seem to remember you don't much enjoy driving... :-)

[lil-m-moses.livejournal.com]

Real estate agents are also on call all the time and schmooze with a lot of random strangers every day, neither of which seem especially suited to your personality.

[spenceraloysius.livejournal.com]

My mother was a real estate agent. It was pretty horrible. You have to deal with a lot of people who are in an extremely stressful situation due to the large amount of money changing hands. People fight amongst themselves and with the other parties (buyer/seller and their agent(s)). Lots of arguments. Lots of hate and discontent. Lots of anxiety.

This was pretty much my experience in buying a home. While I was nice to my agent, he was constantly on the phone with this couple that had made an offer on a house. They called him every 30 minutes and argued about everything, including whether the previous owner would leave the drapes on the windows.

[mnarra.livejournal.com]

Aren't you afraid that, if you become a realtor, Annette Bening will play you in the story of your life? That would utterly paralyze me.

[aelfsciene.livejournal.com]

See if you can get in touch with Bill (either through mister_sunshine or Bruce, his old roommates), since I think he took the real estate path a couple of years back, and probably has a lot of advice. I'm just not sure where he is right now, sorry!

[gconnor.livejournal.com]

I believe I've received email from Bill recently (well, last 6 mo maybe). I didn't talk to him about his new gig at all, but if either of you want his new contact info I'll try to hook you up.

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

It can't hurt to ask. (:

[blackrayne.livejournal.com]

I just wanted to say thank you.

*love*

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Saw your comment on the LJ_news and said to myself "right now, a few bucks isn't a big deal for me." Some day you'll find yourself in a similar situation. (:

[arcadiansdream.livejournal.com]

Hi. :) I apologize for stalking your journal, I just wanted to thank you very much for the gift to blackrayne -- she is a super fabulous person and you have made her happy. :D

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

Oh hey! Another White Wolf writer!
And if I can make somebody happy, then I win.

The house on 9th street

[bamma.livejournal.com]

Don't you remember when we sold the house on 9th street? I have never been screwed so throughly. especially by a nice church lady. Lots of bull and even more shit. Love your sweet loving mother

Re: The house on 9th street

[cyranocyrano.livejournal.com]

So that will be my target to aim for, then?