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1,452,719
Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I would run FROM the office - does that count?

Feb 15, 2016 09:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,186
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

No. Every time I have been in a leadership position, I felt the goal was obliterated by the egos of those who were also in those positions justifying their existence. Nothing ever got done right. Microcosm/macrocosm.

Feb 15, 2016 09:34 AM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

No , the Press digs into your past and attempts to destroy you . I truly believe this is why some of the best minds in our country will never run for office !

Feb 15, 2016 08:56 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Well, not yet:) but if you do, i'm wishing you all the best! 

Feb 15, 2016 03:55 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

God no! Couldn't prostitute myself that way to raise the money to do so.

Feb 15, 2016 08:35 PM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

William,

Not in this lifetime, and once again, I applaud Susan Emo's answer!

Feb 15, 2016 02:42 PM
Rainer
321,564
Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Absolutely not!

Feb 15, 2016 02:25 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

ummmm no. I got some skeletons I'd just as soon stay in the closet.

Feb 15, 2016 11:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,771,867
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

no not my thing.

Feb 15, 2016 11:19 AM
Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

Don't even have to give that a second thought William Feela - No!

Feb 15, 2016 09:43 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

No, I have a brain so I wouldn't be considered.

Feb 15, 2016 09:40 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Not a chance in hell.  I work in an industry that is considered higher than being a politician.  Why lower my standards....

Feb 15, 2016 07:12 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 No.

Feb 15, 2016 05:07 PM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Really?   

Feb 15, 2016 04:31 PM
Rainmaker
4,272,548
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don't think I could be that two faced

Feb 15, 2016 01:59 PM
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Mike Rock
Complete Design - Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay Luxury New Construction...For Less

i will, when the public will consider me as a candidate , so when hell freezes over , then i will :)

Feb 15, 2016 12:14 PM
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1,683,912
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

No,  I had all that is College.

Feb 15, 2016 11:43 AM
Rainer
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Dina Braun
Charlotte, NC

Sure I would.  I'm not planning on such a journey, but why not? I always say.... "they didn't ask for my opinion" However, if they did.... ;-)

 

Feb 15, 2016 11:43 AM
Rainmaker
713,282
Sharon Kowitz
CRS-SRES-ABR-GRI-E-Pro-CREN ~ COMPASS RE - Cary, NC
Cary, NC Relocation Specialist ~ Buying or Selling

No! 

Feb 15, 2016 11:42 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

No way. Is that your plan William Feela?

Feb 15, 2016 10:51 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No I have been in a number of positions for real estate groups - that, for now, is what interests me

Feb 15, 2016 10:49 AM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I sure would not jump in that fish tank of piranha's...

Feb 15, 2016 10:45 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,667
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Never have and never will  wait maybe

Feb 15, 2016 10:14 AM
Rainmaker
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Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

No, never.

Feb 15, 2016 09:53 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,537
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I do and I have. Most recently I ran for City Council and lost by 5 votes.

Feb 15, 2016 09:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,362,601
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

No!

Feb 15, 2016 09:31 AM
Rainmaker
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Brigita McKelvie, Associate Broker
Cindy Stys Equestrian and Country Properties, Ltd. - Lehigh Valley, PA
The Broker with horse sense and no horsing around

Not me!  I am on the same page as Candice Donofrio.

Feb 15, 2016 09:59 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I thought about running for mayor, who knows, maybe one day

Feb 15, 2016 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

William Feela I do not have the courage to do so....

Feb 15, 2016 03:11 PM
Rainmaker
679,404
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

No, Not, Nada.  That pretty much sums up my response.

Feb 15, 2016 02:38 PM
Rainmaker
140,768
Joan Dickie
Keller Williams Premier Realty - La Crosse, WI
Keller Williams Premier Realty

No.  I'd never get elected.  I'd probably say something stupid under pressure.

Feb 15, 2016 11:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I couldn't make it through the deep background.

 

Feb 15, 2016 10:39 AM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Maybe something really, really local.  Like secretary of my neighborhood association!

Feb 15, 2016 09:46 AM
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1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I have considered it, but would need to step away from RE to devote the dedication voters would expect. I am just not willing to do that at this point in life.

Feb 15, 2016 09:57 PM
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851,242
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

I've been told that I should run for the school board.... NO WAY!!!!

Feb 15, 2016 09:20 PM
Rainmaker
4,882,355
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  Would be very difficult for a grass roots campaign in Dallas.

Feb 15, 2016 09:19 PM
Rainmaker
5,216,370
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

No, too many skeletons in the closet I don't remember!

Feb 15, 2016 09:07 PM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I considered it 20 years ago and had a lot of backing but I was too busy with my career and not all that interested.

Feb 15, 2016 08:54 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Susan Emo stole my answer!! Eyes on my own paper! 

Feb 15, 2016 08:36 PM
Rainmaker
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Amelia Robinette
NoVa House and Home - Frankly Realty - Falls Church, VA
Education, Innovation, Service

yes, i've often considered it. i think the lack of action would seriously frustrate me though. i'm a problem solver, elected officials seem to just prolong problems and never really focus on solutions.

 

i'm speaking at a political event this afternoon representing small businesses attempting to get our local officials to fully fund the school budget (after 9 yrs of cuts, arts, music, sports at risk, class sizes will increase, teachers won't get raises, lots of talent leaving the county)

Feb 15, 2016 08:33 PM
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1,197,072
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

No, I was doing  alot of non for profit stuff but now everything is for profit. 

Feb 15, 2016 07:58 PM
Rainmaker
763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Yes I would, making speeches and speaking in public is fun.  I would love to be on the debate stage running for President of the United States of America.  I'd be a tell it like it is and a compassionate conservative with liberal leaning on the Arts.  I would never be so arrogant as to tell a women what to do with her body.  Although I went through the drug era of the 60's and loved weed I would not be on the side of legalization but having it as a misdemeanor.  Marijuana does lead to harder drugs, been there, done that.  Same sex marriage, we've all had to evolve.  I feel that a minority should consist of all people from different cultures and not just black and Hispanic.  Borders?  Of course the need to be closed.  Why should one country take all of the empty seats?  Let's be fair to all people around the world.  Religion?  Define it! National Language, duh, English

Feb 15, 2016 11:23 AM
Rainmaker
631,962
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

No. I smart for that

Feb 16, 2016 06:22 AM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Heavens no. The distraction would be overwhelming.

Feb 16, 2016 02:45 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

No way!!

Feb 16, 2016 02:43 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 our hometown Village Board for a while, but chose to end my career there.  At least for the time being.  I never say never ... but certainly don't see it in my future at this time.  Even in a small town, the Village gig was a pretty frustrating one ...

Gene

Feb 16, 2016 02:16 AM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Fresh out of college I was asked to run for Mayor and said "No way!" No, no, not for me!

Feb 16, 2016 12:57 AM
Ambassador
2,178,553
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Only if I want my past or family history researched.  

Feb 16, 2016 12:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Hey I will throw my name in as a write in; if they are picking on me they are leaving quite a few other;s alone.

Feb 15, 2016 11:45 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I have all I can do to RUN LAPS around the track to warm up before my workout....

Feb 15, 2016 11:17 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Why would I do that to myself and my family?

Feb 15, 2016 11:04 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,153
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have considered it and I can get more done by staying out of it. Now my brother is Mayor of a city and he runs it very well I must say. My son, who is a prominent attorney, feels the way I do and doesn't want to be tied down

Feb 15, 2016 10:52 PM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

William Feela No!

Feb 15, 2016 10:45 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

No

Feb 15, 2016 10:30 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,402
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

 

Feb 15, 2016 10:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,280,748
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

NEVER!

Sep 19, 2016 01:06 AM
Rainmaker
510,046
Michele Connors
The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC
Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

A big HELL NO !! lol 

Feb 21, 2016 12:52 AM
Rainmaker
282,018
Nancy Robinson Ranked #6 in MI
Century 21 Town and Country - Royal Oak, MI
#11 Century21 Realtor in the US, #16 in the World

HAHAHHAHAHAAAhaHAHA!  OMG HAHAHHAHAHA thats a hilarious thought, No way in the Freeking planet. Not even if I was the last person standing.

Feb 19, 2016 09:21 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,472
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

No, I volunteer for positions within my industry. 

Feb 17, 2016 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

William - No freakin' way. I don't think I have the political correctness to do it.

Feb 17, 2016 12:17 PM
Ambassador
6,393,154
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

YES

Please send campaign contributions to the address on my profile.

It will be the "Free the People From Government Party", and a lot of bureaucrats will be collecting unemployment.

Feb 16, 2016 11:55 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

William,
No, no, no and if elected I won’t serve. I have done my time of serving in the public eye.

Feb 16, 2016 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes, definitely!  "Emperor Ryan"  or "Ryan the Merciless, Ruler of the Universe" has a rather nice ring to it, don't you think!  I just need the proper goatee to pull it off...

 

Klytus I'm bored.  What play think can you offer me today?

An obscure body in the SK system your majesty.  The inhabitants refer to it as the planet "Earth"

...

 

Feb 16, 2016 11:04 AM
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Evelyn M Epperson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Johns Creek, GA
A Tradition Of [Excellence, Trust & Service]

Yes absolutely!

Feb 16, 2016 09:54 AM