Tattoos and Real Estate.
Two things that don't sound like they have much in common, but based on several late night conversations via Twitter with some of the agents I know, not as mismatched as one might think. Tattooing is an ancient art that has really come into its own over the past decade. I come from a family that has tattooing in its blood - both my father and brother being Marines who have several well worn tattoos between them. Real estate is a passion for me, but so is the art of tattooing.
But this post really isn't about tattoos. It's really just about me and a new project I've started to toy with called Tattooed Real Estate (or TattooedRE for short). You can read all about how it started as a bit of a joke amongst some of the inked up industry people I know, but it wound up turning into a sort of side project for me.
So far, it is in it's very early stages, but essentially, I want to make it a place for my personal thoughts and experiences with real estate, especially technology. The tools I use, the tips I've learned, the things I like to pontificate about.
Sort of a catch all for all the blog posts that float through my head and I can't find a home for. A place as assorted as the art of tattoos and the opinions of real estate agents. Eventually, I may take on some other writers so the opinions are a little wider than just my own, but for now, I'll be writing all the material when I have some spare time.
I'm also going to be experimenting with some affiliate marketing and reviews of products with a real estate focus - something I don't think is well served on my RErockstar blog. I'll probably use it to rant and rave about things outside of the industry as well (such as the blog I'm writing about the Philadelphia Flyers that I hope to post tomorrow), perhaps I'll even do a post on some of the tattoos out there in the industry.
So, if you don't have enough blogs to read, stop on over to tattooedRE.com and say hello.
photo courtesy of *fotu
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Great blog - love tattoo - my husband has some really cool ones with wildlife scenes.
Brother Matt...
I'm still trying to wrap my brain around this one. Looks like an interesting endeavor.
This sounds just off the shelf enough for me to check out! LOL Can't wait!
Jody - I have several from my days in the rock 'n roll business. They come with the territory.
Brother Richard - I can't say 100% what direction it will take myself...just a little project to keep some of the thoughts in my head from going to waste.
Is that your ink in the pic? Nice.
I got my first tat when I turned 50 - it is gorgeous and the artist is a genius.
The new blog is very cool. I need to Feng Shui my Twitter too . . . hahaha
Matt...
One of my siblings allowed her boyfriend to talk her into having her forehead tatooed. It looks awful. Granted, she's not too bright, but still... :)
TLW...ROAR!
Discount for all AR members to have an "R" on one arm, the AR raindrop on the other?
Matt - Ok, you've piqued my interest, I'm subscribing to you just to see how this topic progresses. In the meantime, check out my own hometown's Tattooed Realtor.
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Tatto Real Estate
I've worked with Eddy before and he is one kick@$$ Realtor and overall great guy to work with.
Matt - Kudos on your latest endeavor. I'll check it out!
I don't have any tats (although I've always wanted a fleur-de-lis, but then they became so cliche after the storm), so I'll just settle for an addition to my google reader.
Hi Matt, is the photo you included in the post a photo of your leg/tattoo? good luck with your venture!
Sounds interesting. I have a couple of blogs and am kicking around a "re-alignment" to give each blog a better focus.
No, the photo isn't my leg. Perhaps I'll do a whole post on mine someday. I love the work in the photo though. My biggest regret is having to get a root canal in New Zealand, instead of a Maori tattoo. The record company was looking for an artist to do one for me, but because of the emergency root canal (one of my fillings had broken during the tour and it was a very painful flight to New Zealand), I wasn't able to get one done. Someday I hope to get back there and be able to get one done.
Good Luck with new project. Who new there was this whole tattooed realtor sub culture out there.
Well you hooked me into your blog with the 'tattoo' ....hook, line and sinker! Pretty sneaky...good luck on your new project. I will go and check it out!
TLW-A forehead? OMG! Matt congrats on the win! I was jealous when I saw you won that day! Enjoy!
Debra...
The tatoo on her forehead is a sea gull. It represents the fact that even in her old age, she longs for her lost youth. I may never understand that as I wallow in the wisdom of my age :)
TLW...ROAR!
TLW-All I can say is may no man ever get me to do ANYTHING like that. wwwwooooooo! LOL