Daniel Rothamel

Daniel Rothamel

I'm a REALTOR, basketball referee, happy husband, and Community Manager (in no particular order). I have a passion for the real estate industry and officiating, a passion that I try to turn into inspiration on my blog, The Real Estate Zebra. I am also the Community Manager at Inman News. When I'm not blogging here on AG or the Zebra, you can usually find me on Twitter.

Don’t fall into the comfort trap

Don’t fall into the comfort trap

When I went to the 2007 NAR Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, one of the most interesting and valuable speakers I saw was former NCAA Head Football Coach, Lou Holtz.  Coach Holtz talked about a lot of stuff, most of it not specific to real estate, but all of it valuable.
One thing that has stuck with me ever since I heard him speak is the story he told about his time at Notre Dame University.  Coach Holtz was extremely successful at Notre Dame, especially early in his career.  After he left Notre Dame, he was asked what his…

REALTOR, Know Thyself

REALTOR, Know Thyself

I am a musical anachronism

Kari and I are a little bit odd in our musical tastes.  Oftentimes, we think we might have been born about 30 years too late.  At 28 years old, ask us who are favorite singers are, and no one from the last 25 years is like to make the top 5.
This became readily apparent a little over a week ago when we attended the Neil Diamond concert here in Charlottesville.  Our last three concerts in Charlottesville have been, Neil Diamond, Elton John, and Billy Joel. 
Billy Joel was outstanding, Elton was just ok.  Honestly, we…

The “(unofficial) Top 50 Tweeple” has a very familar name (or two). . .

The “(unofficial) Top 50 Tweeple” has a very familar name (or two). . .

I don’t know if you’ve ever read the blog, “Stuff White People Like,” but you should.  I have the book, and it makes for great bathroom reading.  I wish I had thought of it.
I have, however, thought of an entry for “Stuff White People Like.”  I am going to call it “#347:  Lists of the Top ‘x’ of something”
Man, “Top” lists are popular.  It seems like every magazine has one (People’s is probably most famous).  Sportscenter has one at the end of the show every day.  Entire college alumni groups wait every week in anticipation of seeing their…

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