I'm Lani. I live in Austin, Texas (jealous?). I am the New Media Director of Single Pointe Realty (and AgentGenius.com). I keep this blog as my personal take on the market, the business of Real Estate, and the agents that make up the profession from all over the nation. Because I am not a licensed agent- I write commentary from the unique perspective of part consumer, part insider. Oh, and I have a ridiculous affinity for cheese.
We're a unique real estate company that doesn't operate as a traditional brokerage. We bring new technology, modern buying & selling strategies to our clients- it's been my job to create a home buying & selling experience that is fun, fresh, & exciting for today's Austin real estate consumer.
I’m honestly not sure who the winners of the 2007 Humdinger Award for funniest RE.net blog article is, but I’m going to take the trophy on behalf of my brother anyhow since I think we tied for first place. I had written several emails to the judges including threats of poo on their front doors, opposable thumb removal and the like, so Chris was smart and gave the Bubble Gum Interviews their own category.
Anyhow, I emailed my parents the link and they were very happy that their son won a national comedy award for wearing MY tank top, wearing MY makeup, my daughter’s wig and his own made up lisp. He had a future in acting and we had several videos planned (Redfin parodies and more). Days after the video was made, Aaron was on his way to my house to make another silly video when he died in a car accident. So, on behalf of Aaron, I want to thank the judges and Todd for their encouraging cross dressing humor by awarding Aaron the 2007 Humdinger Award!
We put this out late Thursday night before finally crashing into the bed, this being what we’ve coined as a “Video Tickler.” After getting a LOT of feedback (including David G of Zillowputting it on his Facebook profile with the comment “THIS is why I love Realtors” and “ROFL”), we felt that it was finally time to put it out to you guys. We encourage you to use this video on your blog if you wish… it’s knee slappin’ HI-larious! Hat tip to Chris Lengquistfor having the cojones to be the FIRST to post this video and Michael Price for also finding the humor in this:
We would never do a Video Tickler without a reason. This was the product of a non-Realtor-kid’s translation of a dinner conversation about the state of affairs in Real Estate and RE technology- no coaching, prodding or lipsticking on our part. He showed us that we all need to take a step back and laugh a little at ourselves! Single Pointe Realty in Austin gives more background about the video on our company Blog.
—- If you don’t know how to embed video, email me and I’ll walk you through it.
Enduring Bubble Gum
I've interviewed the elite in real estate- bubble gum style....
A better question is do you think people who say smooth as a baby’s butt have ever changed a diaper? I mean seriously, why do we spend so much time dreaming of being younger or going back in time, or relating to childhood when we really should embrace the “now”. Looking backwards is so “life in reverse.”[…]
Without giving too much away, it involved a party, a Tall Scotch & Water with a Twist (or ten), midnight munchies, a drive-thru window, assorted food products named “Jack” (Bonus, Breakfast), two Super Tacos, a large order of fries and a couple of regrettable hangovers. Steve is such a romantic![…]
I’m honestly not sure who the winners of the 2007 Humdinger Award for funniest RE.net blog article is, but I’m going to take the trophy on behalf of my brother anyhow since I think we tied for first place. I had written several emails to the judges including threats of poo on their front doors, opposable thumb removal and the like, so Chris was smart and gave the Bubble Gum Interviews their own category. 
Anyhow, I emailed my parents the link and they were very happy that their son won a national comedy award for wearing MY tank top, wearing MY makeup, my daughter’s wig and his own made up lisp. He had a future in acting and we had several videos planned (Redfin parodies and more). Days after the video was made, Aaron was on his way to my house to make another silly video when he died in a car accident. So, on behalf of Aaron, I want to thank the judges and Todd for their encouraging cross dressing humor by awarding Aaron the 2007 Humdinger Award!
