Thursday, May 05, 2011

A model agent

The real estate team of which I'm a member has an agreement to man the model homes/sales center at a new construction community. A 'project' agent from our team works there 5 days a week, the sales center is closed 1 day, and the remaining day is manned by another agent from the team on a rotating basis. Today was my day to be the 'model agent'.

After reacquainting myself with the models, available lots, and options price list, I sat in the near silence for a few minutes. The only sounds I heard were the occasional bangs of hammers from down the street.

I logged into the computer, caught up on my work email and personal email, and even logged into facebook for a little while as I waited for interested home buyers to come in.



Anticipating the potential for long periods of being alone, I brought with me the mp3 player I was given containing my songs for the upcoming series of shows I've been asked to perform in. So I positioned myself to have a view of the door, popped the earbuds in my ears, and began singing along with the music in full voice. I got through all 9 songs twice!



It turned out to be a boring day: I didn't have any visitors, but at least I got to practice my songs.

2 comments:

Ron said...

A singing real estate agent! Now that is a sight (and sound) that I wouldn't expect going into a model home. Your job is similar to mine, long stretches of filling in the hours then frentic activity. I've done a lot on this job (like typing this comment right now) but I never sang. I can picture it now, a guest walks in the front door and hears me singing? Oh yes.

Rick said...

In the new developements close to me the model homes seem to be quite busy on weekends but through the week probably not. I hope you're in a well decorated model atleast. Good luck!