I was nothing short of amazed at what I saw; still am. Learning to walk without bumping into people and things is the first step. You do most of your learning at orientation - which I missed - seems I accidentally teleported to Help Island. Oh well - sink or swim has been a lifelong theme, so what the heck it's only virtual! Help Island is where you start to gather inventory, clothes, car, house, whatever you can get for free. You meet people - the ones you like, you categorize as friends and they can see you when you're online. With a headset/microphone you can speak as well. Quickly tiring with Help Island I had one of my friends teleport me to a new location - somewhere close to where he was? Not quite. Anyway we did hook up; since I really need new clothes he was going to take me shopping, but it was late, I had to pass and haven't had a chance to go back. I've only been there twice, but I think it could as addictive as ActiveRain LOL. One of these days I might even make it over to see what's going on at Coldwell Banker. BUT I'll definitely need new clothes. I'm still wearing the same old thing. This is my Avatar - Gayla McBride. The picture's a bit fuzzy - I took a digital and couldn't get it any better. This could be such a great avenue for people who are housebound, lonely, or just plain have too much time on their hands. I can't get over the ability to create anything and everything that exists in our first life. Everything you see at SecondLife has been created from nothing. It's a miracle of modern technology and a testament to our need to be creative. Oh - I've heard there is a very seedy side there, haven't seen it, don't want to. That could be a downfall - don't know yet. Maybe I'd just better stick to selling real estate - either way! It's just that it's so darn fascinating :-) hmmmmm |
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It's been many months since I first heard about Second Life. My first response was GEE - hardly have time for my first life, why would I need a Second Life. Then Coldwell Banker got involved and set up a virtual headquarters in the Ranchero section on the mainland. Then they spent $50,000 marketing a real home that's listed for $3,100,000 on Mercer Island, Washington State - actually marketing it in a virtual world. Well, that got me going and I just had to see what the hoopla was all about. So I signed in, created my Avatar and ventured out to see what could be done with my Second Life. 
Those of us at CB are known for being on the cutting edge of technology, and I AM familiar with Avatars, but this form of advertising is a newsflash to me! Gail, if you find a minute, I'd appreciate it if you'd forward what you found to me @ john@luxuryrealestatesearch.com.
Have a great weekend and happy selling!
I tried to get on Seconds Life on 2 computers and both of the computers were not compatible (and these are not old computers) I gave up after awhile..
do you have a link
Sounds like fun. I spent too much time on MMORPG's before, and i like to keep them at arms length.
Oh, for your information the acronym MMORPG stand for Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game. That is what this game falls under.
John, log into Coldwell Banker Works, in the search box type Second Life. That will take you to press releases, AVI and other material you might find interesting. Also use Google and search "Coldwell Banker Second Life" - it's all there :-)
Al, I have a powerful video card - constantly run 2 monitors. Even though, when I'm on Second Life, it plays havoc with the settings/resolution on my main monitor. It clears up on the next boot, but goes to show the drain Second Life is on a computer. The program is that powerful. I suspect it's your video card not your computer.
Brandon - www.secondlife.com
Daniel - LOL
It's a really fun platform if you have the time. It can be rather addicting. I joined, created my profile, but never went farther than the first couple of stages. But a truly amazing virtual community!
Hi Rich, thanks for stopping by. Would you like to share you're identity in case I ever get back to play some more? Hope business is as good as crabbing :-)
I don't mind telling you, but would like to know who you are. Please
contact me by email and I give you the scoop ;-) Thanks
Gail - I just heard about Second Life at a class. Amazing - there really isn't enough time in the day.
Just wondering - do you know if the CB home sold? Was it to someone exposed to the property in the virtual world?
Hi Debbie - Sorry to say, I've not gone back to Second Life for the very reason you mentioned - not enough time in the day! I left CB at the end of last year to start my own company. The people I stay in touch with have not mentioned that virtual house selling, so I don't know if it has. I googled it but nothing came up. Just curious, what class were you taking that made mention of Second Life?
Gail - Bruce Aydt mentioned SecondLife inthe Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) course. A few of the younger members in the class knew what he was talking about; I didn't.
Congratulations on your new brokerage!
Thanks Debbie- I suppose that would add some pizzazz to the SRS class mix. I love being on my own, it's the second time for me. My husband and I had our own small brokerage in St. Petersburg, FL in the early 80's. Life is so darn interesting :-) Congrats on your new designation.