TBT: Is there a particular property that got you into real estate?

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David Barr (Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty)

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

NO it was the flexability of the job and the ability to educate and help people in this career.

Mar 24, 2016 04:42 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®

Carmel by the Sea, CA

Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

David Barr - Flipped a property and got the bug! Real estate had always interested me and I had a license some years previously, but never found that spark until this one property.

Mar 24, 2016 04:24 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Abby Stiller

TOP SELLING REALTY - Cape Coral, FL

SW Florida (239) 284-8637

No. cute house btw

Mar 24, 2016 04:08 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Candice A. Donofrio

Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ

928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

2 properties:
One in Tampa FL. A family friend told my husband 'he'd handle [the sale of our house]' at my mother in law's funeral. My husband agreed and he doesn't get to make RE decisions any more. ;) Terrible agent, unnecessarily stressful sale. We were fortunate to have an AMAZING title company, Masterpiece Title. They kept us posted while the agent was MIA.
The second was a model here. I was trying to convince my folks to buy it. The broker came out and said "I'd like to hire you NOW, please get your license." I never did work for her, but I did serve with her on boards and I still blame her for me getting into this God forsaken profession. 3:)

Mar 24, 2016 02:22 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

David Barr No, my Wife got into real estate first because of the flexibility. Little did we know.

Mar 24, 2016 06:01 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

No, just figure it would be a good business to get in.

Mar 24, 2016 05:36 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Not a particular home, but a change in careers.

Mar 24, 2016 03:18 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

No...job change

Mar 24, 2016 02:34 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Erie, PA

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Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

My husband and I decided to do fix n flips, so I went to school for real estate, and decided this was a better career choice.

Mar 26, 2016 01:30 AM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Not a particular property! It just sort of fell into place!

Mar 24, 2016 10:40 PM

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Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

No, not just one...

Mar 24, 2016 03:06 PM

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Inna Ivchenko

Barcode Properties - Encino, CA

Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

I love Victorian houses and very modern style.....never had a chance....yet!

Mar 24, 2016 01:22 PM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My own purchase and experience. I thought I could do better.

Mar 24, 2016 12:56 PM

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Debbie Laity

CinaJones Real Estate - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County

It was actually two properties. It was the first two I bought. Those transactions didn't go smoothly. I knew I could do a good job for my clients, so I got my license. It took me a few years to get to that point, because I had other commitments, but I finally got there.

Mar 24, 2016 11:23 AM

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Stephanie & John Webb

Latte Stone Realty LLC - Albuquerque, NM

Stephanie Webb Co-Owner, Latte Stone Realty, LLC

Great job on that home David! For me it was the ability to educate and make a difference in people's lives.

Mar 24, 2016 08:15 AM

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Tony Lewis

Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA

Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Yes, the home I was living in at the time and wanting to keep it.

Mar 24, 2016 06:44 AM

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI

HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA

Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Divorce got me into real estate, not one particular property

Mar 24, 2016 06:41 AM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, a farm I bought in 89.

Mar 24, 2016 06:14 AM

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Career change.

Mar 24, 2016 06:05 AM

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NO it was the flexability of the job and the ability to educate and help people in this career.
David Barr - Flipped a property and got the bug! Real estate had always interested me and I had a license some years previously, but never found that spark until this one property.
2 properties:
One in Tampa FL. A family friend told my husband 'he'd handle [the sale of our house]' at my mother in law's funeral. My husband agreed and he doesn't get to make RE decisions any more. ;) Terrible agent, unnecessarily stressful sale. We were fortunate to have an AMAZING title company, Masterpiece Title. They kept us posted while the agent was MIA.
The second was a model here. I was trying to convince my folks to buy it. The broker came out and said "I'd like to hire you NOW, please get your license." I never did work for her, but I did serve with her on boards and I still blame her for me getting into this God forsaken profession. 3:)
David Barr No, my Wife got into real estate first because of the flexibility. Little did we know.
My husband and I decided to do fix n flips, so I went to school for real estate, and decided this was a better career choice.
I love Victorian houses and very modern style.....never had a chance....yet!
My own purchase and experience. I thought I could do better.
It was actually two properties. It was the first two I bought. Those transactions didn't go smoothly. I knew I could do a good job for my clients, so I got my license. It took me a few years to get to that point, because I had other commitments, but I finally got there.
Great job on that home David! For me it was the ability to educate and make a difference in people's lives.
Yes, the home I was living in at the time and wanting to keep it.
Divorce got me into real estate, not one particular property