Comments on: NAR Plans to Extend Clueleseness into 2009

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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:03:04 +0000

[...] week ago in an e-mail about the Rose Bowl Parade float. In an e-mail sent to agents, we were being urged to vote for the float for a Viewers’ Choice award: “I know each of you will be proud to support your [...]

By: Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:47:57 +0000

I never got an email Mo….

By: Maureen Francis

Maureen Francis — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:36:37 +0000

I guess I am the only one who got the email after I had already seen the float on TV. Another opportunity lost.

By: Ruthmarie Hicks

Ruthmarie Hicks — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:38:26 +0000

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.

By: Ines

Ines — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 04:13:29 +0000

what if it had cupholders?

By: Elaine Reese

Elaine Reese — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 22:25:21 +0000

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!

By: Missy Caulk

Missy Caulk — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:15:51 +0000

Well, it sure has been fun to watch this on Twitter…

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 04:39:52 +0000

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.

By: Julie Emery

Julie Emery — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:45:30 +0000

I’m betting the sign will say “This is the bottom. Really! This time we’re sure!”

By: Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:31:03 +0000

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.

By: Vicki Lloyd

Vicki Lloyd — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:18:51 +0000

My local AOR was recruiting agents to come participate in the decorating of this thing. I declined.

By: Jay Thompson

Jay Thompson — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:06:50 +0000

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.)

By: Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:47:10 +0000

Always believe it’s best to bring in the new year with a bang, Bob.

And happy new year to you, Mrs. B.

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:17:58 +0000

What a way to end the year Jonathon. Classic.

By: teresa boardman

teresa boardman — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:08:54 +0000

LOL. happy new year

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:04:19 +0000

Keep racking em up! Flippin’ hilarious. I never knew “fire me” had additional meaning.

Okay, Russell, your turn.

By: Jonathan Dalton

Jonathan Dalton — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:52:30 +0000

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’.”

By: Ryan Hukill

Ryan Hukill — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:32:04 +0000

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.

By: Paula Henry

Paula Henry — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:16:09 +0000

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.