Jay Thompson has covered the saga of NAR’s entry into the Tournament of Roses Parade over on NAR Wisdom, so I won’t rehash the whole thing here. But I couldn’t resist this nugget culled today’s e-mail from NAR, signed by our new president, Charles McMillan:
Also, for the first time ever, there will be a Viewers’ Choice Award. After you watch the parade tomorrow, visit http://www.ktla.com/roseparade_poll to vote for your favorite Rose Parade float. Voting will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time with the winner awarded January 2. I know each of you will be proud to support your REALTOR® float.
Actually, Chuck, I won’t. In fact, I think I ought to be able to reduce my national dues by 2 cents (my guess at my financial share of this debacle, unverified since NAR’s never mentioned the total cost) as a sign that NAR should be working on more important issues than a flower-covered float.
Stick a “Foreclosed” rider on the front of the Swiss Family Robinson’s home and maybe you’d get a vote in the “Most Realistic Depiction” category.
Realizing the best way to change NAR is to get involved, if someone could tell me how to sign up for the “Committee in Charge of Making Sure We Don’t Spend Money on Stupid (Expletive)” I’d appreciate it.
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Jonathan – I know you are serious, but between you and Russell, I am having a great laugh here tonight.
On a serious note – I hope they don’t plant a big sign on that float telling the world what a great time it is to buy a home.
That music has died! and doesn’t apply to everyone.
Well said! I’m thinking there are plenty of things the association could be doing to actually raise the standard of our profession and improve the image that the public holds of us. I’m pretty sure a float is going to do nothing productive for either category.
Russell? That sign’s nothing. You should hear the recording on his talking house gimmick …
“Hi. I’m 123 State Street. Russell sells a house every 32 seconds. I’m not bragging. I’m applying for a job. I want to be your house. Besides, he keeps charcoal lighter in the garage just in case I don’t sell. Brings new meaning to ‘If I don’t do what I say, fire me’.”
Keep racking em up! Flippin’ hilarious. I never knew “fire me” had additional meaning.
Okay, Russell, your turn.
LOL. happy new year
What a way to end the year Jonathon. Classic.
Always believe it’s best to bring in the new year with a bang, Bob.
And happy new year to you, Mrs. B.
I’ll join that committee with you.
I really just want to know what the damn thing cost. (And the special theme song for it too.)
My local AOR was recruiting agents to come participate in the decorating of this thing. I declined.
Jay – if the top ripped off of it and it turned into the Delta’s float from Animal House, then would it be worth it?
Vicki – good call.
I’m betting the sign will say “This is the bottom. Really! This time we’re sure!”
I heard they will be selling autographed copies of David Lereah’s last book during the parade to defray costs for their upcoming ad campaign.
Well, it sure has been fun to watch this on Twitter…
When I got the email last night, I wanted to “reply” but it’s an outbound-only email address.
I was rather offended by the VOTE FOR ME link.
BTW, did anyone HEAR the special custom song? I couldn’t hear ANY music!
what if it had cupholders?
When I initially read about the NAR float – I thought “AH….now that sounds like money well spent – NOT!” If you find out how to sign up for the “committee in charge of making sure we don’t spend money on stupid (insert expletive of choice.)” let me know..I’ll sign up too.
I guess I am the only one who got the email after I had already seen the float on TV. Another opportunity lost.
I never got an email Mo….