{"id":14277,"date":"2011-03-04T15:15:58","date_gmt":"2011-03-04T22:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/?p=14277"},"modified":"2011-03-04T15:17:38","modified_gmt":"2011-03-04T22:17:38","slug":"if-you-have-any-time-to-spare-from-catching-all-those-paper-fish-on-twitbook-i-have-a-no-fee-referral-for-a-bloodhound-in-mckinney-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloodhoundrealty.com\/BloodhoundBlog\/14277\/if-you-have-any-time-to-spare-from-catching-all-those-paper-fish-on-twitbook-i-have-a-no-fee-referral-for-a-bloodhound-in-mckinney-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"If you have any time to spare from catching all those paper fish on TwitBook, I have a no-fee referral for a Bloodhound in McKinney, Texas."},"content":{"rendered":"

My tenth house for this year is closing today, and I may be leasing up my two vacant rental properties between now and five o’clock. I know, I know — I’m missing out on all those wonderful paper fish on TwitBook, but my experience is that paper-fish chowder doesn’t make for a fulfilling meal.<\/p>\n

Oh, well. Each man to his own saints. But, unlike TwitBook, where spitballs cast at other Realtors come back a thousand fold, when I say the words “I have a no-fee referral,” what that means is pretty simple:<\/p>\n

I have an opportunity for you to catch a real<\/u> fish — and cash a real<\/u> paycheck — and all you have to do is deliver the frolicking goods!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s not nearly as much fun as wasting time on line while you pretend you are doing work, but everything’s a trade-off, ain’t it?<\/p>\n

Here are the notes from the seller:<\/p>\n

I am a huge fan of your blog. And though I am not a real estate agent, I used many of your sites articles and initiative to help me locate and buy my current home. Unfortunately, I never came across an informed agent who understood the value of proper high tech research and the value I was bringing to the deal. Sadly, the agent that I settled with for the purchase was nothing more than a functional tool for me to direct. Much disappointment (though I worked a great 25% off market buy in the end!)<\/p>\n

And as I now I am selling my previous house – I beg you assistance: How can a well prepared seller locate a forward-thinking agent? <\/p>\n

I do want a energetic agent. I do want a marketing savvy realtor! I do want a custom yard sign that shows the price! I do want the listing to appear where the buyers are looking online. And on and on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Get it? You have to be a Bloodhound. You’ve got to be prepared to do the work.<\/p>\n

But if you are, I’ve got a deal for you, all tied up with a bow, and all you’ve got on TwitBook is a Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

My tenth house for this year is closing today, and I may be leasing up my two vacant rental properties between now and five o’clock. I know, I know — I’m missing out on all those wonderful paper fish on TwitBook, but my experience is that paper-fish chowder doesn’t make for a fulfilling meal. 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