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Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have thought about writing a book about my experiences as a real estate agent. It would be non-fiction but would read like fiction.

I also want to write a short book to share with my siblings and other family member of stories I have about growing up. I have started that one and have about 15 chapters so far. I have a really good memory and my perspective of the situations is much different than my brothers and sisters. I sometimes wonder if they were raised in the same house as I was. 

Jan 27, 2016 11:41 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Eleven years ago I retired and moved to Mexico. One of my goals was to write a book based loosely around my life. I got as far as making lists of points for a manuscript but decided I did not have the expertise to make it all gel and "shelved" it. I have quite a few new chapters to add now i.e. recession,moving back to the states, re-entering the work place.....

Jan 27, 2016 09:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I really haven't... I prefer to read them.

Jan 27, 2016 08:45 PM
Rainmaker
506,530
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

I actually started s book, it's considered fiction but to be honest real life inspires much of what I wrote. I have 210 pages done and only need about 75 more.

Jan 27, 2016 12:43 PM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes as a matter of fct as a chiled I wanted to be an author and actually wrote and directed plays when I was in fourth grade. The plays were fiction.

Jan 27, 2016 12:15 PM
Rainmaker
2,220,654
Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

Nonfiction, I worked at a Maximum Security Womens Prison in the crisis unit for 5 years! I have lots of stories.  The prison housed all the death row woman for the entire state.......  (before my real estate career)....

Jan 27, 2016 10:21 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Most AR bloggers are closer to a book than they can imagine.

Simply compile all your blogs into a 'doc' and submit to a ghost writer. If you place JL/JS in blogs, no one wants to read them UNLESS they are 'famous.'

These writers will keep your personality, your content and make you famous.

Don't know one of these? You local community college is full of PHD's who see their job disappearing via 'on-line' instruction. OR you can find companies who offer this service via a big G search.

Jan 27, 2016 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I would love to write a historical fiction. Best of all worlds 

Jan 27, 2016 08:38 PM
Ambassador
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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yep, I wrote a book, fiction, but haven't done anything with it. It's still sitting in my computer. One of my 2016 goals is to self-publish it.

Jan 27, 2016 07:54 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I did, The Irreverent Guide to Real Estate.  I'd love to do a novel, but I'm so much better with non-fiction.

Jan 27, 2016 01:58 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

We have both fiction and non fiction...A

Jan 27, 2016 01:25 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I would do either one. Non fiction would be easier for me, because of my journalism background and I'm good at researching. 

Jan 27, 2016 12:10 PM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Sandra,
In my other business I narrate audio books for Amazon, Audible.com and iTunes. Being a narrator prompted me to write a non-fiction book. I am 30,000 words into it.

Jan 28, 2016 01:40 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Both and enjoyed giving and receving from this. There are books in everyone

Visit: Pearls for the Soul books

Jan 27, 2016 10:09 PM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

No..I'm like Nina Hollander I'd rather read them.

Jan 27, 2016 09:57 PM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

To protect the innocent and myself FICTION!

Jan 27, 2016 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,139
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Nope. My writing skills are not at that level.

Jan 27, 2016 08:28 PM
Rainmaker
1,197,152
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

I have a book in me some where.  Short term, I think an eBook about the changes in real estate is in order. 

Jan 27, 2016 07:50 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Sandra. When I write a book it will be nonfiction.

Jan 27, 2016 05:08 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I do not read non fiction, unless it is old and wonderful.

A lot of realtors have their books about.....real estate, of course. Utube often selects for me commercials '' I have the best selling book <> but today I give it to you for FREE!''

Jan 27, 2016 04:56 PM
Rainmaker
2,538,633
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Sandra. There most likely a book in all of us, mine would not be fiction.

Jan 27, 2016 04:43 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Sandra Graves - I have written some fiction books in my mother-tongue - way back! And of course, they were never published...

I do love to write - and at this age, it will be  non-fiction, if at all if I do write.

Jan 27, 2016 02:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Two history.

One IT text.

Turning silver (hair) into Gold: How to profit the Baby Boomer(ghost writer)?

Fiction? You must be joking. Give me the data and facts. Not what your perception. Real Estate -ditto

Jan 27, 2016 12:40 PM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

probably non-fiction but we all fudge a bit so who knows?

Jan 27, 2016 11:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Non Fiction auto-biography.

Jan 27, 2016 11:36 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

It would be non-fiction!

Jan 29, 2016 09:26 AM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, someday I hope to write a few, non fiction.

Jan 28, 2016 11:01 AM
Ambassador
3,383,334
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Non fiction and it would be about all the crap I've seen living at the end of a cul-de-sac.  It's stuff no one would ever imagine.

Jan 28, 2016 09:49 AM
Ambassador
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Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

If I were to write a book about let's say experience in my real estate career, it would be non-fiction but read as fiction to most readers!  :-)

Jan 28, 2016 08:42 AM
Rainmaker
864,658
Les & Sarah Oswald
Realty One Group - Eastvale, CA
Broker, Realtor and Investor

I have done it a couple of times...in my dream.

Jan 28, 2016 03:42 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Never have.  Though if I did, I think it would be a science fiction book.

Jan 28, 2016 03:28 AM
Ambassador
1,076,551
John Meussner
Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA
#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

I've considered writing both, but will get out a non-fiction business book first.

Jan 28, 2016 02:40 AM
Rainmaker
1,209,215
Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

I have written an ebook that was non fiction.  I am considering writing another! 

Jan 28, 2016 02:32 AM
Rainer
223,831
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Yes just never took action.

Jan 28, 2016 02:08 AM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I have thought of writing ebooks.

Jan 28, 2016 01:30 AM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Truth is stranger than fiction.  My story of real life would be incredible. I've thought of it often but know that there are far too many books out there and getting it promoted is nearly impossible.

Jan 28, 2016 01:23 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I am currently writing a book.  Blocking time to write is critical otherwise we just never seem to get to it.

Jan 28, 2016 01:05 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,211
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I have 2 in various stages of progress.

One is a novel about pro wrestling.

One is a magickal cookbook.

I have edited/ghosted others' books; just mentioned yesterday to a friend that this may be the year I get there for me!

 

Jan 28, 2016 01:05 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I certainly have said it....many times.

Jan 28, 2016 12:23 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Yes, I have on two different occasions, on two different topics Sandra Graves.  One would be on my Memories of My Mom, and the other would be about my past career.  So one would be non-fiction, and one would have to be humorous fiction to protect anyone that I have met! 

Jan 27, 2016 11:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes I have but I wonder if I'd have enough material. 

Jan 27, 2016 11:43 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have put some thought into it.... it would be real estate related....focused on marketing....

Jan 27, 2016 10:59 PM
Rainmaker
152,661
Chrissi Chapman Topoleski
Coldwell Banker Realty - Woodbridge, VA
Helping agents live an exceptional life!

I have always wanted to write, and have a stack of started and abandoned stories. I am not ruling it out, and it would be fiction, but all loosely based on my own experiences.

Jan 27, 2016 10:09 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I'm giving it alot of thought.

Jan 27, 2016 10:01 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No

Jan 27, 2016 09:37 PM
Rainmaker
1,661,936
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

My life...... You just couldn't make that stuff up 

Jan 27, 2016 09:33 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Thought about it, but keep reading books that cover the subjects I would write about. 

Jan 27, 2016 09:22 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I have, and actually have started one however it is unfinished. One day i will get back to it

Jan 27, 2016 09:12 PM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Working on it now.  Probably turn into a series of real estate related e-books.

Jan 27, 2016 09:03 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  I am a terrible writer.

Jan 27, 2016 08:51 PM
Rainmaker
564,720
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

I am in process of writing an ebook for my website now.  It's based on helping customers with their flooring.

Jan 27, 2016 08:50 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

oh yes, and fiction for sure.  Murder/mystery.  I've actually named and developed characters in my head and piddled on some chapters.

Jan 27, 2016 12:32 PM