Do you consider yourself a problem solver ?

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Susan Emo

Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON

Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Great photo!! I actually thought about adding that title of "Problem Solver" to my business card years ago

Jan 04, 2016 11:31 PM

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Michael Jacobs

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Susan Emo

Kingston, ON

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Shanna Hall

Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO

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Yes- I find that most people want to complain about problems rather than find a way to fix the problems. It must be occupational- but I don't care to complain- I want to fix and move that issue off my plate!

Jan 04, 2016 11:43 PM

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Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

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Always have been, I do like your picture. A

Jan 04, 2016 11:28 PM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Absolutely.

Jan 04, 2016 11:16 PM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

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Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If you don't solve problems then there is no reason for you to be in this business.

Jan 04, 2016 11:12 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

I beiieve we do creative problem solving...but people who ARE the problem, never see themselves in that light....or dark...

Jan 04, 2016 11:11 PM

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Roy Kelley

Gaithersburg, MD

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Solver

Jan 15, 2017 04:35 AM

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Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807

HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ

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Jack - I always look at myself as a problem solver, and try not to be the problem.

Jan 06, 2016 01:46 AM

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Problem solver comes to mind! It is the challenge that makes it interesting!

Jan 05, 2016 08:57 PM

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Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

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Good morning Jack. I will never focus on the problem, only the solution.

Jan 05, 2016 05:18 PM

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Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, that is the primary role in my job description.

Jan 05, 2016 03:37 PM

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Yes, I'm a problem solver.

Jan 05, 2016 02:29 PM

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am a solver...but don't tell anyone

Jan 05, 2016 12:35 PM

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Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Yes, If I don't know , I will not stop until I get the answer.

Jan 05, 2016 11:49 AM

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I'm a solver. Sometimes I want to be part of the problem though, just to give the solvers their reason for living.

Jan 05, 2016 06:48 AM

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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville

Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY

Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

and mind reader too!

Jan 05, 2016 05:33 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

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and trouble shooter!

Jan 05, 2016 04:22 AM

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Michael Scruggs

UTR Texas-Realtors - Houston, TX

ABR, CNE, TAHS

My goal is to be a problem solver. I don't like being the problem.

Jan 05, 2016 04:04 AM

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

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Jack Lewitz Absolutely! You have to be a problem solver to survive in this business.

Jan 05, 2016 03:45 AM

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Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

I try hard to never be the problem. Though, I can't solve every problem no matter how hard I try.

Jan 05, 2016 02:59 AM

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Marco Giancola

Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL

Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

I was given the nickname "The Fixer".

Jan 05, 2016 02:48 AM

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Candice A. Donofrio

Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ

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Written in the stars. Literally. ;)

Jan 05, 2016 01:34 AM

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Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I'm a problem solver and I like to have a backup system to the first solution....just in case it doesn't work.....

Jan 05, 2016 01:24 AM

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Jack Gerbehy

Egg Harbor Township, NJ

maybe for others that come to me..... for myself.... not so much :)

Jan 05, 2016 01:12 AM

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Sam Shueh

(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA

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why you ask?

Jan 05, 2016 12:21 AM

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Scott Lawson

America's Home loans - Santa Rosa, Petaluma Mortgage Broker - Santa Rosa, CA

Mortgage Broker FHA, VA, refinance or purchase

I correct people's totally mismanaged financial lives for a living--so yeah...

Jan 05, 2016 12:20 AM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

People pay me to solve problems.

Jan 05, 2016 12:13 AM

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

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If you are not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem. I want to be on the solving side of the equation.

Jan 04, 2016 11:56 PM

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David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation

Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

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Jack,

Great picture. I can point to many, many times I have solved problems when others didn’t see a solution.

Jan 04, 2016 11:34 PM

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Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

You bet.

Jan 04, 2016 11:26 PM

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Richie Alan Naggar

people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA

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Day & night...Night & day

Jan 04, 2016 11:24 PM

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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

Totally!

Jan 04, 2016 11:20 PM

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Great photo!! I actually thought about adding that title of "Problem Solver" to my business card years ago
Yes- I find that most people want to complain about problems rather than find a way to fix the problems. It must be occupational- but I don't care to complain- I want to fix and move that issue off my plate!
If you don't solve problems then there is no reason for you to be in this business.
I beiieve we do creative problem solving...but people who ARE the problem, never see themselves in that light....or dark...
Jack - I always look at myself as a problem solver, and try not to be the problem.
Problem solver comes to mind! It is the challenge that makes it interesting!
Good morning Jack. I will never focus on the problem, only the solution.
Yes, If I don't know , I will not stop until I get the answer.
I'm a solver. Sometimes I want to be part of the problem though, just to give the solvers their reason for living.
My goal is to be a problem solver. I don't like being the problem.
Jack Lewitz Absolutely! You have to be a problem solver to survive in this business.
I try hard to never be the problem. Though, I can't solve every problem no matter how hard I try.
I'm a problem solver and I like to have a backup system to the first solution....just in case it doesn't work.....
maybe for others that come to me..... for myself.... not so much :)
I correct people's totally mismanaged financial lives for a living--so yeah...
If you are not part of the solution, you're likely part of the problem. I want to be on the solving side of the equation.
Jack,

Great picture. I can point to many, many times I have solved problems when others didn’t see a solution.