Realtor/ Realator ? Which is correct?

REALTOR, OR REALATOR??? REALTY, OR REALATY???
I often hear people use the words real-a-tor and real-a-ty. Actually, the word realtor has only two syllables, and is pronounced real - tor; the word realty also has two syllables and is pronounced real - tee. The "real" part of these words refers to Real Property , which means property that is immovable (land and the things that are attached to it). On the other hand, Personal Property is movable. So, if you take apart the word REALTOR, the "tor" part means "person who teaches". Thus a REALTOR is a person who teaches you about Real Property, otherwise known as Real Estate. In the word REALTY, the "ty" suffix means "state of" or "quality of", so it means the state or quality of Real Property. Want to impress your friends? You can educate them about these two simple syllables and what they mean. If you hear someone say they are looking for a good Sacramento Realator, or a good Roseville Realator, you can gently show them that they are actually looking for a Sacramento "Realtor" or a Roseville "Realtor" !

Realtors Help People

This week I was able to see how Realtors are in a great position to really help people. A friend of 22 years has been having health issues and can't live in his home, safely, any more. His children are moving away in the fall, for college and for professional reasons, so he needs to be near other people. His children found a wonderful facility in the downtown area, Pioneer House, which is very close to Crocker Art Gallery. He'll be around other people all the time, and not isolated the way he was in Elk Grove. He'll have a meal every day at dinner time at Pioneer House, and it's comforting to his children, and to his friends, that he will be looked after.
As a realtor, I was able to arrange a handyman to make some necessary repairs in his home, movers to relocate him from Elk Grove to downtown Sacramento, and people to clean up his home, and shampoo his carpets, to make the place shine. Then I will be putting it up for sale.
I know my team members at Connect Realty will give me lots of ideas on how to market this property and get the word out about it. It's a perfect spot for a first-time buyer or investor, and in a VERY nice neighborhood in Elk Grove. This is exciting !

Changed Brokers

I changed Brokers last week. I now am affiliated with Connect Realty, and I'm excited about that. I'll be meeting new people and will hear all about real estate from other peoples' perspectives, which is always helpful (and sometimes it's NOT -- you have to take what you like and leave the rest).
So, I purchased a good laser printer/scanner/fax/copier at Office Max, and am setting shop now -- it's quite a job but shouldn't take too much more time.
I have a good friend who can't live alone or drive any more, so his grown-up children, 19 and 23, are moving him into a new facility downtown where he will be closer to public transportation and where he's not so far away from shopping, etc. He's been in Elk Grove, far from so many amenities. I'm going to help him sell his home, which unfortunately may have to be a Short Sale but it's best for him. He's a nice person and we all want him to be safe !
This is my first blog for a while, I've been so busy. Fourth of July was a great day and I got to photograph the fireworks at Sunrise Mall, and they were great. The City of Citrus Heights has done a great job of putting on such a big fireworks show. What a fun evening !