You think the market was bad last year? Did your bubble burst? Is your E & O paid up because things can always get worse.

Imagine this: Tony Soprano wants you to be his agent!

What are your immediate thoughts?

• You’re dead no matter what!
• The Disclosure Statement is going to be a nightmare (bodies in the yard or in the concrete).
• Are you comfortable mentioning more than one death on the premises?
• Are you going to argue with the Boss over the listing price?
• Do you have to mention the owner’s occupation?
• Is the FBI listening in on your presentation?
• Will there be an IRS audit in your future?
• Are the divorce attorneys involved?
• How does Carmela feel about your staging ideas?
• How long will you let it sit before talking price reduction?
• Can you afford to buy it yourself, sell it for a loss and get out with your life intact?

Of course, after the initial panic, the professional in you takes over and you start thinking “big commission.” But, Tony knows a thing or two about commissions only he calls it “the vig.” And, Tony knows a thing or two about housing – he’s taken the HUD program for quite the ride.

Okay, it’s risky BUT if you could dual agency it, get your broker to take the lead in the head, get into witness protection, get that new nose you’ve wanted for years – and trade in real estate in New Jersey for a couple of car washes in Phoenix – why not give it a try?

What’s the worse that can happen – another down year?