As most of you know our son Nathan was discharged from the Marine Corp last month after serving for 13 years. He and his wife of 13 years and their 4 children have moved directly across the street from TLW and I.
To say it has been awesome would be an understatement.
And as if it couldn’t get any better, Nathan just passed the Florida State Real Estate licensing test on Friday, paid his REALTOR® and MLS dues today and is now the newest addition to the Tutas Towne Realty empire team!!!
I am so excited I can hardly stand it.
Nathan is going to be my right hand man in anticipation of taking over the business in the not too far future. Nathan was a Staff Sergeant in the Marine Corp and is more than capable of handling all aspects of our business.
Our immediate goal is to get Nathan up and running with handling some of my administrative duties and working with International Investors who are purchasing Florida Holiday homes near Disney.
He will also be working with me on listing, selling and negotiating Short Sales in the Central Florida area.
This will free up my time so I can concentrate on our longer term goal of expanding Tutas Towne Realty throughout the state of Florida via TTRealty Network. TTRealty Network is our virtual training site for Florida REALTORS®. This site is in it’s infancy but will eventually have training materials available for all aspects of Florida Real Estate.
REALTORS® can hang their license with Tutas Towne Realty, Inc or they can just access the training materials for a small monthly fee. Our goal will be to help REALTORS® throughout the State become better at what they do.
Tutas Towne Realty is a virtual real estate office. We only want REALTORS® who are disciplined enough to work from their homes. You will still have complete Broker support it just won’t be face to face. If you are interested in a new way of doing business let me know. We are hiring NOW!
And of course all of this ties in very nicely with my partnership with Wendy Rulnick and......
www.ShortSaleSuperStars.com and our Short Sale Agent Training.
Folks these are exciting times for me. The recent difficulties in real estate have forced me to change the way I think about my business. Changing the way I think has opened up doors I never would have even thought of 3 years ago. I have evolved am evolving.
I’m starting to feel rejuvenated and motivated again. Adversity is bringing out the best in me.
I truly hope that you too are evolving. These are interesting times that we are in. They will either make you or break you. Which one will it be?
Bryant Tutas
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Tutas Towne Realty, Inc
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Reserved Parking For "The Lovely Wife"...TLW...ROAR!
Hun...
All of this has been wonderful for all of us. It's funny how everything just lined up so we could pursue our bigger picture. I love our bigger picture, and of course, the picture of our Son. He's handsome, fluffy and looks like me. Well, except for the fluffy part :)
TLW...ROAR!
Well done Nathan!
Bryan,
Eric worked with me for a long time, I cherish those years! I envy you, but worry Marine Sargents are more use to giving orders than taking them. I suggest you say it once, say it clear, say it in writing. Then get the he.. out of his way!
Good luck to both of you. This schould be a blessing second only to his mother!
Bill
Ha...
Sir William was trying to snag my parking spot :)
TLW...ROAR!
Would I do that?
Just to be at the top of a BB bolg at TT?
Bill
Sounds like the best of times around your house and office. It has always been those who make lemonade when given lemons that are successful and you definitely seem to fit the bill. Best of luck with you new virtual company. I have the feeling you will be very VERY successful at it.
LOL Sir William...
Of course you would. I know you're just playing with me :)
I also agree with what you just said about the Marine Sergeants. It's true. You only have to say it once, and Sha-Zaam, Nathan makes it happen :)
We're really proud of him. I can't help but be proud. He's helping to create some excellent memories here. Just having him back home has made such a huge difference in our lives. Okay. I better stop it now. I think I'm having an emotion :)
TLW...ROAR!
Bryant and TLW, CONGRATULATIONS on expanding your empire team! Yes, we are evolving as well. If we weren't we wouldn't have any much business. You are in the perfect place to work with international investors - they love to the close to Disney.
Bryant, I subscribed to Nathan's blog and can't wait to see the next generation start posting. Assuming the apple does not fall far from the tree, we're all in for yet another Tutas blogger.
What fun. My granddaughter came to work with me two years ago and the energy and youth she brought was like a shot in the arm to me and to my business. Congrats and enjoy. Times are a changing and in a fantastic way.
BB, it sounds like you've got it by the tail... I know you and TLW are happy as can be to have your son and grandchildren close... Life is good!
Congratulations! I'm going through a similar re-charge right now and it feels great! Best of luck!
Are you saying, nw you would answer some of my emails ???
Although I started this market with Short Sales back in late 06 and 07 I was fortunate to make the transition into REO by 8/07 and have never really regretted it and never looked back at the Short sale die of things - the point is you are so right on the money - this is the perfect time to make lemonade because there certainly is no shortage of lemons right now.
Have you tried to break into the REO's? What type of resistance did you have?
May you and your young bride wife better half enjoy much success. It is a great time for new ventures. As times change, you will be in a wonderful position. You have shared so much here, agents within Florida will be wise to at least look into how they might become a part of your adventure.
So TLW is Marie and Nathan is Raymond?
BB - That's a real compliment to you to have one of your kids join your business. You are doing well in a tough market. I wish Nathan the best in his new venture with you and TLW!
BB, great post and I love your leadership in Activerain. . you are a true inspiration. Congrats on the new addition to your arsenal
WAY to go Nathan!!
I sent off my app today to schedule my test so I will be calling in a few weeks :-)
Then I will, tell DVC Member Services to have a magical day!
I believe in signs-- the other day I was at the stop light at Rt 27 and Dundee Rd, next to a heating/AC van. On the side in HUGE red letters, it said CALL BRYANT!!
ring ring!!
Becky in Lake Alfred
BB...
This is so upbeat and exciting for you! Sounds like it is all coming together. Please thank Nathan for his service for me, it is greatly valued and appreciated.
Hmmm Seems like a 13 year marine would be handy when dealing with tough short sale negotiators!
This has to be exciting for you and the entire family -- way to go -- good luck with the expansion.
Congratulations on Having your son back SAFE and sound ! That is very wonderful... and your new adventure venture together is more than exciting...
You will do fine no matter what you do...because you have a good woman ...and family behind you too! Congratulations and best wishes!
BB, what a special post this is stating your son is home, living across the street from you and TLW...and, working with you in real estate. I know you both are so elated and you are blessed. Wishing you all the luck,
I would love to have one of my children work with me. Maybe in the future. Congrats to the Tutas family. The future is looking bright!
Hi BB! AHH! Even though I knew all of this, my heart just swelled a bit reading your post! I love that the stars aligned for you just as you were putting your new business plan into motion. You've been living right, my friend!
Gotta go subscribe to Nathan and see what's on his mind...
Bryant, Congratulations to the expanded family enterprise. As you are experiencing already it's very fulfilling.
Bryant- Congrats! This is so cool! I love it that one of our daughters and one of our sons works with us. We are changing our business model too and expanding is a part of that. A lot of the same types of things that you are doing. Of course, great minds think alike! I wish you all the success as you move toward your bigger picture! Katerina
Bryant - how exciting! We would love for our daughter to work with us one day - if she decides it's the right career path for her. She helps us with one of our fun blogs right now and takes amazing photos for me to use of our area. It sounds like this will give you some amazing opportunities, congrats!
How absolutely COOL is that!!!....May God continue to rock and bless your world!...
BB, first off Congratulations to Nathan for passing the exam. What an exciting time for you all. When things come together so well- it is truly a cause for celebration. Good luck and sell well!
I am SO excited for all of you!!
Bryant, great news. I am eagerly awaiting Nathan's AR blog. When is he going to start it?
BB,
Sounds like the good karma is flowing the way of your family and your empire! As it should...
Good morning everybody. Surprised this one got featured but I'll take it!!!
Things are starting to fall into place. I'm now able to visualize where I want my business to go and how I'm going to get there. Now of I can just get my income to catch up to my head!!! It's been hard because values in my area are so low. I've been addressing this by expanding into new markets. But of course everything takes time.
Loreena, Sorry about that. I know I owe you one. But every spare minute has been spent with my grand children. I made a goal to spend my afternoons with them. These are days I hope they will remember forever.
John Occhi, I have not tried to break into the REO market and not sure if I want to. I certainly don't want to spend time doing BPOs. From what I can see the REO agents in my area are making 1-2% with a lot of expenses coming out of that. I would have to do tremendous volume to make it worth my while and I'm not prepared to do that. My future is on the Internet 100%.
Rebecca, Call me once you are licensed.
OK thanks to all for stopping by and leaving such kind remarks. I'lll be back.
Congrats on your son's homecoming and for his involvement with you. I hope that this change will allow you to accomplish all the things that you set out to do. Best of luck and I look forward to hearing more about it!
Excellent work. Sounds like he will be a real blessing to your team. You are doing some great things in Poinciana.
Bryant and TLW,
I am so pleased to hear that the stars are aligning for you both, you deserve all the luck in the world. I am also glad to hear that your son and his family are living so close and that you get to spend time with them. You are right this is a special time in the lives of your grandchildren and I am sure they are going to remember days in the pool and having fun with their grandparents.
Wishing you every success for the future
Sharon
Inspirational.. that is for sure
"But every spare minute has been spent with my grand children. I made a goal to spend my afternoons with them. These are days I hope they will remember forever."
You're a damn good man, Mr Tutas!
I lost my last Grandfather about 40 years ago. Yet, I still cherish the twenty years I had with both my Grandfathers and 2 Great Grandfathers!
Bill
Wonderful! I recently hired my daughter to help out with admin stuff in the office and she is considering becoming licensed as well so she can do more. There is no one I would trust more than a family member and when they are involved with your career, it's a real blessing. Good luck to all of you!
That is great and congrats to you ad your family. Not to mention, thanks to Nathan for serving our country!
Bryant - I am SO happy for you! And Nathan- Congratulations !!
I've been giving this business model a lot of thought as well. I truly believe it is the next step. I have seen another broker pull this off using something called "virtual offices" where you pay a company a few hundred dollars a month and can use 15 hours of conference room time at different locations so your agents can bring clients there if needed. You are right to explore this concept and I think we will see an evolution to a more virtual presence.
Another tool this broker used was an online document service where his agents would upload their files so the broker can review and sign off. He would also keep track of what was missing.
Good Luck
You are very blessed.
Life is beautful !. Best wishes on your family's new endeavor.
Linda Metallo, Re/max Impact, Lockport, IL.
Darwins Theory of Evolution applies to business. I think you always need to tweak and change to keep "evolving" with the industry. The agent that have are still here and still engerized. My son too is Marine Sargent. Correction SON's. Can they take orders and direction, yes, but they also analyse and look for different ways to accomplish the goal. I would take either on my sons into my business, they are two totally different personalities and we may butt heads on occassion yet once together on a goal their object is to achieve it - and nothing stops a Marine!!!
Best of Luck to you and very very glad you son is home safe and sound! Please expend my thank you for serving.
Jo
Hi BB, TLW, and Nathan,
I'm glad Nathan got back home safe and sound, and is ready for Real Estate.
How did you even think about the virtual real estate model? You just proved that opportunity is in the mind of the beholder. The glass is full, not half empty. Way to go.
You are always an inspiration! Too bad I am all the way up here, LOL. Way to go!
How exciting life is for you! Not only is your family near by and benefitting from being so close to you, but your business is on the cusp of amazing things. You are absolutely correct - the internet is going to be the way to get ahead. You are truly a visionary and it is thrilling that you are sharing some of that vision with us on AR. There are so many opportunities to expand if you only are open to the possibility. What is so cool for you is that you have a family that believes in it and will help you accomplish your goals. I wish you the best and look forward to reading much more about your success. I am so excited - I am tempted to get my license and move to Florida!
You are both so blessed. I can think of nothing any better than working with my children.
Oh wait.....I did work with my beautiful, talented daugher.
Then she moved to Seattle....:(
Nice to have a son who is interested in your business. I'm still not sure about my kids, but there is always hope, right?
Congratulations to you and your son! I'm sure that you and TLW are looking forward to building your empire with him!
BRYANT ~Way to get the bull by the horns!! All the best in the coming years! & Thanks for sharing your vision!!