First of all..let me say upfront that I am humbled and honored to even be writing on this blog. It is daunting indeed to match wits with Kris, or write anecdotes like Geno, or make a picture clarify a position like Russell…not to mention to try to add to Greg’s insight on issues like Zillow.
There are a ton of others that I could point out as well…I feel like Wayne and Garth at an Aerosmith concert… but I have my guitar and play I will…
I do come from a unique point of view. We all look at the “elephant” of the real estate marketplace from different angles. Here’s my typical view:
One of the great things about my job is that I get to work with 120 real estate agents and teams all in one office. Why, you ask, is this fun? Well, speaking personally, it is because working with 120 agents means that I get to work with 140 business plans (written or not..)!
80 of the agents have a single plan. (Good idea.)20 of them have two plans (depending on their mood…).2 of them have a plan for every day of the week (grin.) That brings the total to 134 by my count. Then there’s the broker’s business plan, 3 licensed assistants who have unspoken business plans that they won’t tell their teams, but are happy to ask me about..total 138. Almost forgot! The two phone receptionists….ahhh..yes. That rounds it out to 140. They DEFINITELY have plans (just not selling real estate per se…!)
Of these plans, I get to observe the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. I respect the courage of you who (like Kris’ crazy man) brave the heights for the thrill of the ride..i get to live that out vicariously as I do similar things on the search engines.I get to see people build their futures both monetarily and online.
For the record, this was the first real estate related blog that I ever read that even mentioned the Cluetrain (a fact that is sad, but revealing in today’s industry). Pretty cool. I look forward to contributing as much from my point of view as I can.
Pleased to make your acquaintance and pleased to contribute.
Thanks Greg for the opportunity.
Wayne Long says:
Eric,
Whether you are blogging or posting to forums – I always find your information to be interesting, well thought out, and insightful. You will make a great addition to an already great blog.
November 5, 2007 — 5:47 pm
Eric Bramlett says:
Great first post, Eric! I look forward to many more in the future.
November 5, 2007 — 7:07 pm
Ryan Ward says:
Congrats are due to you Eric! I’ve learned a lot from reading some of what you have had to say on other venues and find it refreshing and enlightening to have an opportunity to view the real estate world through your lens, instead of an agent or a broker sometimes. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more great perspective from you in the future.
November 5, 2007 — 7:26 pm
Scoot says:
It’ll be nice to have you here Eric. I’ve read Eric on search for a while now, and I always seem to learn something there.
November 5, 2007 — 7:47 pm
Kris Berg says:
Welcome, Eric!
November 5, 2007 — 8:21 pm
Mike Taylor says:
Congrats on being asked to write here! I know you have a lot of knowledge, experience, and a unique point of view that many here can benefit from. Can wait to read your future posts.
November 6, 2007 — 2:22 am
Eric Blackwell says:
Thanks to all of you for the kind words. **blush**
Now it’s time to dig in and post…
@Kris-Honored to post in the same place as you. I plan on amazing my wife and kids (4-yikes!) with your you tube video tonight! very cool.
November 6, 2007 — 4:15 am