Can I do Real Estae when I get out of here?
Yesterday, I participated in Career day at Indian River, a prison for teenage boys. The ages ranged from 13 to 21. Most of them had never met a Realtor, or knew what careers were available in the field.
They were so young looking. Some were short and some were tall, but to get to this facility, you've been around the block a few times.
One guy said he knew how to build sheds and dog houses, so he knew a little about being a builder. He might be onto something. Another guy said he would be a good salesperson. He would make them buy a house based on his personality. I've met agents with a dominate personality like that.
One guy said isn't it like selling cars? It's all a scam anyway. So jaded already. NO, we have a code of ethics, we have standards, we have the Division of Real Estate.
We showed them pictures from the MLS of foreclosed properties and pictures of houses in different price points. They were astonished to know that they could buy a house for as low as $7,000. They all guessed the price was $20,000 to $50,000. When I asked why did you choose your price, they were quick to say well it will need windows, it's all boarded up, needs some steps, a porch, no grass. Of course they wouldn't know the values but they all liked the two story , 3 car garage with beautiful landscaping for $279,000.
It was good to engage the young men with choices they had never known of.
One young guy asked "Can I do real estate when I get out of here? The answer depends on the crime. The link below is to the Ohio division of Realtors about getting a waiver. What do you think?
http://www.com.ohio.gov/real/docs/real_conviction_waiver_information.pdf
Plain Township Average Sold Price 2008 were low this September, but were high in february and July.
Massillon sales were low in September, but were high in June and March. They were rather stable the other months.
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