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 Five Fun Filled Years!

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Al Napier, Licensed Real Estate Broker,  CT

Date: August 31, 2007, Number of Replies: 5


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Howdyhowdy --

It was 5 years ago today I signed the lease here to open Honest Al's Quality Pre-Owned Homes and Condos and gave my former balloonhead Broker of almost nine years my written notice!

I mention this here because some fellow RTers were a great help in getting me started (you all know who you are, I won't embarrass anyone by mentioning specific names) and I wanted to give a big public Thank You to those that were such a big help when I needed it.

Thank You.

Now that I have nothing to prove as an independent I think I'll go out and buy a Franchise...........Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaw  ;-)

(but I still want to change the business name, though wifeypoo won't let me)

Al in CT, JIM

 

Editor's Note
Happy anniversary, Al. Thanks for sticking with our RealTown community. Favor time for you and our other friends - please go to http://RealTown.com and click on the Member Login tab. Once logged on, go to the MyRealTown tab and complete your Profile. Please upload a photo - if you're too shy, upload a picture of your famous #55 racing car. Everyone - you are going to see some neat features coming shortly to our RealTown community......and your personal Profile is a good start. Give it a try. John 
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Al Napier Licensed Real Estate Broker,  CT

Date: September 1, 2007


>>>Happy anniversary, Al. Thanks for sticking with our RealTown community. Favor time for you and our other friends - please go to http://RealTown.com and click on the Member Login tab. Once logged on, go to the MyRealTown tab and complete your Profile. Please upload a photo - if you're too shy, upload a picture of your famous #55 racing car.>>>
 
Thanks JR, I did just that and instead of my ugly mug I put ol' #55 in the Avatar :-)
 
Speaking of race cars, a couple weeks back I was up near Buffalo, NY racing and Chris Newell paid us a visit.  He took a bunch of pictures at the event, incl. several of the car I work on (the Bits & Pieces Nostalgia Funny Car); if anyone is interested in Chris' handiwork here's a link to the pics:
 
 
I wonder how many here will recognize me without my Realtor Costume on..............
 
Al in CT, JIM
Editor's Note
You mean you don't wear Levi's and white golf shirts at your Open Houses Al?  btw, did you beat Rolling Stoned?  Looks like Chris is a believer in Saul's philosophy of taking pictures (take as many as you can and you're bound to get a good one).....John
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Al Napier Licensed Real Estate Broker,  CT

Date: September 2, 2007

>>>You mean you don't wear Levi's and white golf shirts at your Open Houses Al? >>>

Docker shirts, yes, but I save the bluejeans for listing appointments ;-)

>>>btw, did you beat Rolling Stoned?>>>

Yeppers, and Tweety's Rat and The Rubber City Connection too.  We're undefeated so far this year!  19-0 in match race competition :-)

Big competition this coming saturday in Maple Grove, PA though. Iffin' any RealTalkers are local to Redding please come by on Saturday and say Hi.

http://www.maplegroveraceway.com/MGR%20ADGzrsMMag07%20(3).pdf

We should be there by 1pm, running at 5pm and I think 8:30.

Al (real estate is my hobby, racing is my day job ;-) in CT, JIM

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Neal Adler, gri,abr, e-Pro Licensed Real Estate Agent,  Studio City,  CA

Date: September 2, 2007

I was my understanding these posts are to exchange information, ideas, network, and refer possible buyers and sellers.  Quite frankly I find it unforunate that some people here that practice  certain types of real estate choose to criticize others that choose to practice  real estate that may contrary to theirs, that is both legal, ethical, and proper.  I would call to everyone's atention Article 15 of the COE.  It basically states that  Realtors(r) shall not make false or reckless accusations of other Realtors(r) and their business practices.
 
While I feel criticism or disagreement is a legitmate form of discussion, blanket condemnations of someone's business practices does not bring our discussions to a higher level of professionalism.

Neal Adler, GRI, e-PRO, ABR
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California Association of Realtors Director, Region 18
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Fred Pickard Licensed Real Estate Broker,  Palmyra,  PA

Date: September 2, 2007

GEEZERS - Is That You Al?
I was at Maple Grove 2 weeks ago for the national event. We're about 45 minutes away.
I even went back on Wednesday for the finals. Posted a few pix at:
We'll try to make it this weekend. Are you bringing the decoder rings?
Fred Pickard Broker Owner
CRS, CRB, GRI, e-Pro Certified Trainer
Exit Realty Innovations
251 West Chocolate Avenue
Hershey PA  17033
mailto:Fred@MoveToHershey.com
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Lindy Hall Licensed Real Estate Agent,  Houston,  TX

Date: September 2, 2007

Wow, that all looks like so much fun... reminds me of days when my dad had friends doing stock-car racing (cars didn't look "stock" to me), and he did some of the photography for finish-lines (before computers)... I've never been since then, but seeing Chris's photos makes me think I just might stop by one of the tracks around here sometime soon. I busted out laughing seeing the little truck with the Studebaker (?) front end!! Lindy in Houston
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