11/05/2026
After 21 years in real estate, I’m still discovering new duties in my job description.
Today’s addition: bench painter. At 8 AM.
A buyer request, a seller who had already given plenty, and me with a paintbrush helping get everyone to the closing table.
I use AI. It’s a great tool. But real estate still requires someone willing to show up, work through the friction, and occasionally get paint on their shoes.
When ChatGPT starts bringing a drop cloth, we can revisit the conversation.
