By Gwen Banta on March 19, 2010
In case you missed all the fun, last week I hosted a virtual real estate discussion in the Redhead Lounge. This second installment includes the same illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry, as well as two party crashers, Joe Loomer and…
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By Gwen Banta on March 12, 2010
Folks, I have compiled the first in a series of helpful discussions between three leaders in our industry…and moi – the court jester. This first installment includes the following illustrious crew: Brandie Young, Ken Brand and Paula Henry. They were directed to answer my…
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By Gwen Banta on March 5, 2010
UnReal Estate – Why Agentz Shud Proofrede:
Hi Everyone – I am traveling, so with your permission, I am re-posting a blog from one year ago with just a few changes. It had a lot of responses, and some things just bear repeating:
The MLS and…
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By Gwen Banta on February 26, 2010
It’s amazing to me how so many agents cannot spell the names of the towns and areas they represent. I, of course, am here to give you not only the proper spelling, but the history of these woe begotten areas. If any information seems…
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By Gwen Banta on February 19, 2010
Attention all salespersons: It’s time to take a test to determine how good a salesperson you really are. Could you sell a house that’s a 10 on the Suckometer? If you get all the answers right, you will receive a can of Spam. Or…
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By Gwen Banta on February 12, 2010
For quite some time I have been collecting misspelled names of people and well-known places in our area. Sometimes the misspellings are even better than the actual names. Others, however, are just plain funny. Who could possibly argue that “Blurbank” Airport wouldn’t be a…
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By Gwen Banta on February 5, 2010
Beware all agents: My loyal spies and I are watching everything you put in print. Why? Because real estate ads can be more fun than a whoopee cushion! We found another batch of blatant bloopers that will set February into full swing. Here we…
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By Gwen Banta on January 22, 2010
If you thought the MLS was full of color and confusion, check out these gems from area newspapers and online real estate sites. Is there a glitch in YOUR pitch?
For Those Who Want Only the Best
“Must see this germ to believe it!” (…said the…
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By Gwen Banta on January 15, 2010
Well folks, we have started off the New Year with a bang…or is it a bong? The MLS and the Real Estate ads are teeming with hilarious misspellings and bizarre descriptions. I suspect we will have a year full of delicious faux pas. (I…
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By Gwen Banta on January 1, 2010
Happy New Year, one and all! Many of you probably enjoyed some great office parties over the holidays. The best part for me includes the reports of all the holiday pranks and cranks. These are the best stories I heard this party season. Now…
Posted in Friday, Highlights, Holiday, Living, Opinions, RE Moments, Silly | Tagged humor, Real Estate, Realtors
