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Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

I was a wedding DJ for 27 years (retired) and I've had my property management business for 26+ years, so I'd still be doing something related those:

possibly a minister for weddings instead of the music man and a Public Speaking-trainer. I love to teach and elevate others to their full potential.

Nov 16, 2015 10:49 PM
Rainmaker
3,071,489
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

No doubt still in corporate,  making 2 or 3 roundtrips a week - domestic and international, living in hotels, meeting rooms, airline clubs, restaurants and limos.  Sounds "glamorous".  It isn't.  A school friend of mine who is a senior executive for a company based in Japan (he's in the LA area) makes 20+ round trips a year to Tokyo.  Detroit to Hong Kong round trip 2 or 3 times a year, even in first class, was "more than enough" for me...

Nov 16, 2015 10:49 PM
Rainer
150,416
Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I didn't choose real estate, it chose me, twice.

Looking back at my career, if the world had not changed, I would still be flying/working for Eastern Airlines.

Nov 16, 2015 10:44 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

I would be putting the finishing touches on my "Decoupler' spray.

Spray on any object and that object will be decoupled from the influences of gravity by refraction of dark matter, and you can move that hutch without having to call the 'uncle no one talks about."  Yeah, that's what I would use it for, moving furniture.

 

Nov 16, 2015 10:31 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I was a teacher. 

Still a teacher in my heart.

Nov 11, 2019 08:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

Colleen. 

That questions I have asked myself so many time. 

Really, right now I am happy where I am. 

 

Nov 11, 2019 09:21 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Running for President of the United States

Nov 17, 2015 04:12 AM
Ambassador
1,453,069
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I'd be a beatnik in Europe  (is there still such a thing as a beatnik?)

Nov 16, 2015 11:01 PM
Rainmaker
4,883,242
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Prior to real estate I was a purchasing manager.  If I were to chose another career I would open a BBQ restaurant.

Nov 16, 2015 10:37 PM
Rainmaker
969,888
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

I would still be involved with Real Estate, Investing and Property Management. It a family business. 

Nov 16, 2015 10:34 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

NW Real Estate |Colleen Fischesser & CO Serving Seattle-Tacoma area Since 1990! My background was in telecommunications. I would probably be doing something in that area.

Nov 16, 2015 10:27 PM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Oh, playing my flute on a busy street corner in Georgetown with the case open for people to throw money into.  No wait!  Make that a busy Metro Station in Paris!

Nov 17, 2015 11:08 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Colleen,
I have done a bunch of things. Some are better at different ages and some things are fun IF you are in a good work environment and making enough money. Who knows what is next.

Nov 17, 2015 11:06 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Sipping margaritas in Cancun.

Nov 17, 2015 04:24 AM
Rainer
140,560
Richard L. McKinney P.A.
Atlantic Shores Realty Expertise - Port St Lucie, FL
For Results that MOVE you on the Treasure Coast!

Bartending at some beachside Tiki bar enjoying the vactioning customers, flip flops, sandy feet and music.  

Nov 17, 2015 03:41 AM
Rainmaker
292,685
Jack Lewitz
Exit Strategy Realty - Evanston, IL

Procrastinator because Im really good at it.

Nov 17, 2015 01:56 AM
Rainer
67,369
Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

I would be a veterinarian working on large & small animal.

Nov 17, 2015 12:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,374,473
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

I still maintain my State Interior Design license and do consulting. I would go back into that field full time. 

Nov 16, 2015 11:27 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,425
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I finished law school and was a member of the bar before opening a real estate office. I could have practiced law or entered another business.

Nov 16, 2015 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'd be teaching...probably health and physical education...my major was biology and my minor was physical education....

Nov 16, 2015 10:51 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I used to work at a bank. 

Nov 16, 2015 10:25 PM
Ambassador
6,393,609
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Running one of my other businesses.

Feb 08, 2019 11:07 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,552
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I would be rich !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 06, 2015 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Fighter pilot.

Nov 18, 2015 12:35 PM
Rainmaker
1,731,203
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

I would be a landscaping consultant ....I love it!

Nov 18, 2015 04:46 AM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I was going to be a lawyer, but life had happened;) I would be a therapist, or psychologist and counselor ( isn't it the same as I do now?:) 

Nov 18, 2015 01:27 AM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

A paleontologist, I like working with old people...

Nov 17, 2015 03:51 PM
Ambassador
3,164,294
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I really have no idea.  I've done a lot of things. Secretary, graphic artist, DJ, but I landed where I am supposed to be.

Nov 17, 2015 02:44 PM
Rainmaker
1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

I don't know.  Probably something other than Real Estate.

Nov 17, 2015 12:58 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Probably an independent business owner or a banker.

Nov 17, 2015 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,977
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

practicing law

Nov 17, 2015 11:01 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I've had many careers in my life. I would probably go back to broadcasting if I wasn't in real estate. 

Nov 17, 2015 10:28 AM
Rainmaker
1,577,943
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I'd be in sales management

Nov 17, 2015 10:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Probably teaching adult education or on the college level.

Nov 17, 2015 09:26 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Great question Colleen. I enjoyed reading about other members of AR, and where they might be if they were not working in real estate.

Me personally, I would probably be a coach somewhere, or in media relations for a professional sports team/league.

Nov 17, 2015 07:29 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

NW Real Estate |Colleen Fischesser & CO Serving Seattle-Tacoma area Since 1990! perhaps something related to Technology in Real Estate. A training? May be! A coach? possibly.

Nov 17, 2015 06:04 AM
Rainmaker
1,291,481
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

I was on-track to be a journalism major ... until lending (and appraising) intervened.  Maybe explains why I like writing blogs .. and why I liked writing the narratives in my appraisals ...

Gene

Nov 17, 2015 05:36 AM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

In the late 1980's we purchased a shrimp boat and worked seasonal along the Texas coast.  Mostly my husband and brother in law worked the boat because I had to stay home with the kids and work my job in the dental field.  Once the kids were off to college we worked together in Rockport, Texas.  Was the best time I ever had!  About 3 years ago we sold the boat and settled down near the grand kids.  I would definitely be back on the coast in the boat.

Nov 17, 2015 03:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Before coming back into Real Estate, I was in IT Security.  That's where I'd be if I wasn't here.

Nov 17, 2015 03:08 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Selling automobiles.

Nov 17, 2015 01:29 AM
Rainer
274,059
Curtis Evans
Cabin Realty LLC/ USA, Licensed in Louisiana - Golden Meadow, LA

The medical field.

Nov 17, 2015 12:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,868,565
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I worked for Safeway, a grocery chain, on the management side, but glad to be in real estate! 

Nov 16, 2015 11:31 PM