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Rainmaker
1,502,848
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I usually end with "but we showed property on dinosaurs back then"

Nov 16, 2016 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Annette,

I leave with a smile, no need to engage in conversation with someone whose mind is made up.  

Nov 16, 2016 05:50 AM
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

"What are you - an archaeologist??!! "

Nov 16, 2016 09:32 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,013
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

If one is imitating a dinosaur, then look into it. Meanwhile, be open

Nov 16, 2016 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
711,752
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Are they saying you haven't kept up with changing technology? I often refer to "dinosaur" model real estate brokerages which haven't embraced the way buyers and sellers operate today. But if someone says "you are a fossil," I might reply that I am grounded in reality and the truth is the truth.  There are times when things are definately black and white and not a shade of grey.

Nov 16, 2016 05:30 AM
Rainmaker
1,574,666
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Fossil?  Isn't that a watch?  I am in Florida where no one is ever old or behind times!  Long live pastel pants, Velcro fastener shoes and early bird specials!

Nov 16, 2016 09:02 PM
Ambassador
2,684,009
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 No comment.

Nov 16, 2016 09:57 AM
Rainmaker
1,052,056
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

I don't think some of the younger ones know how SM works either. I was part of the beginning of it all. So I prefer "wise old Crone". 3:)

Nov 16, 2016 09:41 AM
Ambassador
5,048,718
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

No response. Ignore it and move on

Nov 16, 2016 09:14 AM
Rainmaker
529,983
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

If I'm a fossil, I'll outlast everyone else!

Nov 16, 2016 08:50 AM
Rainmaker
823,579
Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I would just laugh... because before long someone will say the same thing to them.

Nov 16, 2016 08:20 AM
Rainmaker
938,407
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Longevity can have its advantages;  I'll take a diamond anyday over a pocket of trapped carbon dioxide!

Nov 16, 2016 08:17 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,207
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 It may be true if you are technologically disadvantaged. These people will miss the train and be left at the station.

Nov 16, 2016 07:12 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,010
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I forget more that you will ever know about Real Estate and still retain more than you could possibly learn... kid!

Nov 16, 2016 06:35 AM
Ambassador
3,344,906
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I'd likely ignore them. Why engage that?

Nov 16, 2016 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

sad thing is I am a fossil

Nov 16, 2016 08:28 PM
Rainmaker
5,104,806
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

At my age I am a fossil! (But a good looking one! )

Nov 16, 2016 08:10 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,801
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

I tell them I can afford a fossil watch. Your time is coming up.... 

Nov 16, 2016 01:28 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Not yet but I know I will be

Nov 16, 2016 09:44 AM
Rainmaker
989,652
Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I've not had the opportunity to respond since I've nevrer been called one LOL

Nov 16, 2016 10:46 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,127
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Ignore.

Nov 16, 2016 08:13 PM
Rainmaker
2,182,502
Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I dazzle them with all I've learned about Marketing online from AR

Nov 16, 2016 07:21 PM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041 .... 

Nov 16, 2016 03:31 PM
Rainmaker
2,362,579
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

laugh

Nov 16, 2016 11:57 AM
Ambassador
6,392,889
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Nobody would.

Nov 16, 2016 11:33 AM
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.  I have never been in that situation.

Nov 16, 2016 11:28 AM
Rainer
509,449
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

I just ignore it.

Nov 16, 2016 10:47 AM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I don't really have a response to that. I would have to know the context in which it was said. 

Nov 16, 2016 10:42 AM
Rainmaker
900,008
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I've accumulated a lot of wisdom over the centuries.

 

Nov 16, 2016 10:33 AM
Ambassador
3,727,873
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Well, I am a fossil!  

Nov 16, 2016 10:32 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

I haven't had anyone talk to me that way.

Nov 16, 2016 07:10 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I know you are but what am I?

Nov 16, 2016 05:33 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

I don't know.  I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Nov 16, 2016 11:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,725,896
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

That speaker failed to connect with you and I am sure many others. What a sad waste of your time.

Nov 16, 2016 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
5,215,523
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Fossil's possess great knowledge and historical perspective! Never overlook us!

Nov 16, 2016 10:09 PM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

nothing trumps experience.... hope you can say that someday....

Nov 16, 2016 10:08 PM
Rainmaker
7,835,228
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Can't dispute the truth.

Nov 16, 2016 09:53 PM
Rainmaker
1,045,440
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

I don't know as yet that has not happened I'll pay attention when it does.

Nov 27, 2017 06:56 AM
Ambassador
5,229,254
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thank you...and a gem of a fossil at that!

Nov 19, 2016 12:54 AM
Rainmaker
4,935,551
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Wow,  I have been call lots of thinks but that -----

Nov 17, 2016 09:28 AM
Rainmaker
637,434
Hella M. Rothwell, Broker/Realtor®
Carmel by the Sea, CA
Rothwell Realty Inc. CA#01968433 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Sounds like this speaker was trying to get a "rise" out of his audience and struck a nerve. The younger generation always thinks they can do it better, faster, etc. How many emails do I get every day trying to talk me into working with them? My suggestion? Listen, and take away from it what might be helpful to you. PS. A good comeback? "Those who can't do, teach."

Nov 17, 2016 07:53 AM