Comments on: Can A Realtor® Ride The Bus and Still Do Her Job?

By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:21:53 +0000

Elaine, all the more reason why we need the Ohio Hub which will spur all sorts of light rail projects in your area, I am convinced! In the meantime, it sounds like you are doing your part to de-stress your driving life by working at home; awesome.

Jay it is so beautiful in your area that sounds like a good plan, biking a few times a week! Let me know what you decide!

By: Jay McGillicuddy

Jay McGillicuddy — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:05:50 +0000

Interesting in the fact that I like the idea. We do not have bus service here in southern NH. I do live close enough so I just might ride my bike and hope I don’t have to go out and show a house if we get a walk-in. Although I could ask them to drive.

1. Riding my bike would be good exercise.
2. Save money on gas.

So, I just might try it.

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By: Elaine Reese

Elaine Reese — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:31:56 +0000

Well, now that certainly is an interesting thought – a Realtor® without a car!

It’s not an option here – no buses outside the Columbus metro area. I did change last year to being a “mobile” agent and don’t maintain an office in the office. I work out of my home so can go a couple days without having the WEENR-mobile out of the garage. I drove 3000 fewer miles last year by making that change.

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By: Carole Cohen

Carole Cohen — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:10:50 +0000

Hi Tim, you make a good observations. It really is true that our transit and bus system is better than many people think. And it absolutely makes me a better professional to plan out my appointments rather than jumping when people call. I loved your comment about meeting people at the office and how efficient it is to do that, for everyone involved.

I spoke to the folks at City Wheels and they are adding cars to their fleet because more people are using their services and I think that will make a more viable rental car option for a lot of people.

By: TimFerris

TimFerris — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:05:10 +0000

Interesting. Welcome to the new urban lifestyle. We actually haven't owned any car at all since late last year, when we retired the Urban Combat Vehicle (UCV) to Brookside. It was only a personal backup anyway. We were riding the bus for business and personal matters and renting nice-looking/dependable cars as needed for business. I was also asking a lot more people to come see me at the office, which works way better for being able to serve more clients better. The days of house calls are about over, except for those who are established clients and can't possibly come over. Having been in your business at one time, I would imagine this will compel efficiencies and rethinkings that will make you a far more professional Realtor. I should also change your market to people more like you. TimFerris's last blog post..E-book editon of "Cities Within A City: On Changing Cleveland's Government," by Burt W. Griffin