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John Meussner, #MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852 (Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI)

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Rainmaker
290,969
Allie Angeloni
Long Realty - Oro Valley, AZ

I think of it as positive, and not just in the real estate field John Meussner.  I've helped start-up a family owned business that went from father to daugher, and is now with a grandson.  How exciting is that, and to still have family that has worked the business for years, there as consultants now - that is pretty special.  I'm thinking if the next generation did not relate or care for the business, they would not be riding anyone's coattails. 

Jun 08, 2016 04:55 AM
Rainmaker
519,324
Dan Tabit
Keller Williams Bellevue - Sammamish, WA

Realtor, The Next Generation. 

Realtor Deep Space Nine.

Realtor, The Original Series.

Realtor, Voyager.  

Realtor, The Movies, 1-6

Realtor, The Reboot. 

Realtor, The Animated Series.

Is my nerd showing? 

Jun 08, 2016 05:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,810,149
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

I like it, John. To me, it shows a history in the business and suggests a connection between longevity and skill.

Jun 08, 2016 06:36 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

As with everything, it depends on the person, some can be amazing, others not so much.

Jun 08, 2016 05:39 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I have seen it as well -- whatever works, right?   

Jun 08, 2016 09:27 PM
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

I don't think it hurts any.  Though, just because someone has grown up in the business doesn't automatically make them a great Realtor.

Jun 08, 2016 06:03 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

"Re-generation Realtor"
"New-generation Realtor"

" 4th Generation Realtor"

"Inter-galactic Realtor"

"In business since 1898"

They can ALL work if the intended audience is known.

If the audience has their heads wrapped in tinfoil, 'Inter-galactic' would be a bad idea.

On the comic side: 16th generation Realtor. "We know where the bones are buried and where they put the keys!"

Jun 08, 2016 05:23 AM
Ambassador
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Maybe in a small town or community where everybody knows everybody.

Jun 08, 2016 04:37 AM
Rainer
69,794
Shawn and Angela Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amabassador Real Estate - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln and Omaha, NE REALTORS®

I guess I've never even thought either way about it.  So I'm in the middle on this one.

Jun 09, 2016 12:41 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I think it is a positive marketing tool. Having shared my years of experience with my children, I think they really understand and KNOW the business from a different perspective than someone who hasn't grown up around it.

Jun 09, 2016 12:20 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Current results are what counts in the real world! What is your track record?

 

Jun 08, 2016 11:10 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

It would seem to highlight that being the "best" thing they wanted to highlight to prospective clients...

Jun 08, 2016 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good.

Jun 08, 2016 10:56 PM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I don't think it has much bearing on how well an agent actually does business or measure of their success

Jun 08, 2016 10:04 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Not good for me.

Jun 08, 2016 09:26 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

If you're big on the family tradition go for it. But I don't think it makes any impact on public perception of the agent.

Jun 08, 2016 06:23 PM
Rainmaker
1,622,432
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I think, it is a good thing, why not? It means for me: more experience and more connections. It does not guarantee an excellent service, but is a promise:) 

How about 30 year of ''combined experience''? ~ what the h. that means? 

Jun 08, 2016 05:33 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

John Meussner - well, I am an IT professional-turned-real estate professional...

Jun 08, 2016 04:46 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,948
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I wouldn't mention it - 

Jun 08, 2016 01:14 PM
Ambassador
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

This isn't a job you do unless you love it.  I wish one of our kids had gotten into the "family business" but they didn't.

Jun 08, 2016 01:04 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 think it has much of an impact today as it may have 50 years ago.

Jun 08, 2016 12:12 PM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I work on a comittee with third generation realtors and I'm a second generation one.  I don't market myself as that, though I do market the "Father and Son Team" at times.  For me, I have a very successful background in the information technology arena so I don't see myself as clinging to the coat tails.  Personally, I grew up in it (as I did with computers) and now that I'm burnt on the corporate world, I'm retired and doing real estate.

Jun 08, 2016 10:39 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Bad, it may limit the pool of clients.

Jun 08, 2016 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,677
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I have to say it is good to have in a tag line.

Jun 08, 2016 09:00 AM
Ambassador
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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

I think it's good.  It sends a message that real estate isn't just a job, it's in their blood.

Jun 08, 2016 08:03 AM
Rainmaker
1,390,113
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Different strokes for different folks, I think. There are probably at least a few demographics to whom that would appeal.

Jun 08, 2016 08:02 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

John Meussner Usually longevity in any industry carries some weight.

Jun 08, 2016 07:17 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

John,

How about "California" native!  It really depends on the community you are marketing in.  A

Jun 08, 2016 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I know people who have been married for decades that are miserable. Time alone doesn't tell the whole story. Do people know what they are doing? Thats the key

Jun 08, 2016 07:04 AM
Ambassador
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

It may or may not matter dependning on the audience, and the community. I suspect some people will not care while others will find it reassuring

Jun 08, 2016 05:56 AM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

I have seen some people do this type of advertising.  I would assume that they think it works.

Jun 08, 2016 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Nothing wrong with that.

Most I recall their parents. We got a 4th generation realtor with same name as a major street. That really help.....

Jun 08, 2016 05:39 AM