I got a job as a Social Media MGPE!

Finally the job offer I’ve been waiting for has come through!

Earlier this morning I was offered a position as a “Social Media MGPE” (Manager/Guru/Prognosticator/Evangelist) for a major player in the real estate industry.

I’m just following the path blazed before me by such notable real estate bloggers as:

How cool is that? Finally, after delivering countless seminars and presentations on the use of Social Media in Real Estate, for which I was never paid a plug nickel, I’m going to make ridiculous amounts of money doing what I love – teaching others how to incorporate social media into their business.

I can’t disclose who I’ll be working for, or how much I’ll be making – other than to say “They are huge” and “it’s a boatload”.

Perhaps by next April Fool’s Day the details can be released.

Nota bene: In all seriousness, while I personally know all of the above listed folks, and they are super smart people and wonderful human beings, what the hell am I, chopped liver? If someone really is looking for a SM MGPE, freaking call me and let’s talk!

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Tyler Hurst

Weird...that sounds oddly like EXACTLY what I do. :)

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Tyler Hurst´s last blog post..Celebs & Twitter A-Listers don’t give a shit about you</abbr>

Shailesh Ghimire

Good one! Well a very awesome congratulations to you sir. You deserve it.

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Agentjason

Hahaha! Funny Jay, you had me. For just a split second!

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Dustin

LOL! As I sign (yet another) contract to be a social media MGPE.

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Keith

Since Tyler already posted, I feel like this comment will work...

The problem, Jay, is you aren't a big enough douchebag to be hired as a social media douchebag. Solve the first problem and the second will happen naturally. Also, be willing to move. ;)

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Chandler Real Estate

Ah, had me worried that the boss man was heading to another employer! Had me worried when I saw the mention come through when I was writing my latest blog post on the City of Scottsdale subsidizing homeowners for the purchase of foreclosed properties above $1.5M.

I was pleasantly surprised (to your dissatisfaction) that you will be hanging around after all.

David Lorti

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Joel McDonald

Good one! You had me going too ;-)

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Joel McDonald´s last blog post..Buffalo Ridge - Castle Rock Colorado Real Estate</abbr>

Tony Sena

I am shocked that you haven't been offered a position yet.

Portland Real Estate

I completely believed this at first. Just like everything. I just need to learn not to read blogs or the internet news on April 1st.

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Jolenta@Madison homes for sale

I really must be getting smarter in my old age! I totally knew this was BS from the second I read it. I'm usually much more gullible. Thanks for making me feel better about myself Jay, even if you didn't land your dream job! ;-)

Halifax Real Estate

You had me going good until I got to the part about the April fools day thing. I almost fell for another one today on the local newscast when they said a blizzard was on its way!

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utahcribs Real Estate Salt Lak

well heck we have to make money doing something, since buyers are not pulling the trigger maybe going corporate is the answer for some... GOOD LUCK HA

tomplant (Tom Plant)

RT @PhxREguy: wOOt! I got a job as a Social Media MGPE! http://is.gd/q7uJ - props to you, Jay!

JoeStampone1 (Joe Stampone)

This awesome, congrats! RT @PhxREguy: wOOt! I got a job as a Social Media MGPE! http://is.gd/q7uJ

Chris Griffith

You had me for a split second too, that other half of the split second went to my son who explained that the reason he and his girlfriend broke up several weeks ago is that she was pregnant. He said I handled his prank very well and complimented me on my composure. I nearly threw up after the fact.

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Gregory Bain

That's too funny. In all seriousness, Keith is wrong. I have been called a douchebag by some of the slickest people I know and it hasn't helped my wallet one bit. But, you are correct Jay. The money is not in selling real estate, it's in telling others how to sell real estate. Just start calling yourself "the coach" that is sure to help. Unless people start thinking you are a closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver . ;-)

Debra Drummond @Plymouth MI Re

Wow, you had me at MGPE! Seriously, why not?!

Tyler Hurst

Thanks Keith.

But you're right, Jay needs douchebag lessons in order to pull this off.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Tyler Hurst´s last blog post..Celebs & Twitter A-Listers don’t give a shit about you</abbr>

Sam@Austin Homes

Congrats, Jay. You've earned it. Have fun under the bigtop!

Morristown NJ Real Estate

Very funny Jay,

I know a number of names from that list but would really not want to be included on a list with them.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Morristown NJ Real Estate´s last blog post..Randolph NJ Real Estate March 2009</abbr>

bigbrightbulb (Crystal William

http://is.gd/q7uJ HA! Fun job title: “Social Media MGPE” (Manager/Guru/Prognosticator/Evangelist)

John Wake

It would have been a demotion for you anyway.

Now consulting... that's a different story.

Rick@Phoenix Real Estate

Congratulations Jay! That's really awesome! In this market "boatload" sounds very nice! You deserve it!

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Rick´s last blog post..9162 W Melinda Ln</abbr>

Sackville Homes

WOW you had me going there and it isn't even April Fools day anymore!!!

David

You still have me. Is this an April's Fool or not?

*Scratches head*

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Jeremy@REO Directory

Can't believe I didn't realize this was an April fools post until I got over to the comments page fully prepared to congratulate you. Only one that I fell for for any amount of time this year....probably helps that I stumbled on it a few days late when my guard was down.

Thanks for the laugh, Jay.

Josh

Cool, maybe you can teach me how to use it. For the life of me I still can't figure it out.

James Wheelock@humble real est

Jay, this was a great April fools and had me going right up to your closing statement. I think you could very easily give an online company a great image. Keep blogging away.

<abbr></abbr><abbr>James Wheelock´s last blog post..$185,000 :: 7519 Fall Creek Bn, Humble TX, 77396</abbr>

Jason Humpal-Fort Collins Real

Haha, you got me! Happy April Fools!

Bobbie McGowan-Ottawa Real Est

If there were such a job, you would need to have it!

Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta

Oh, I will be eagerly awaiting the updates on next April Fools! HAha!

<abbr></abbr><abbr>Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate´s last blog post..Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?</abbr>

Jim Dolanch-Pittsburgh Real Es

At first I was confused, until I realized it was April Fool's! Haha, you got me! To bad a great job like that can't be offered to you-you already are a Social Media MGPE to all of us that read your blog; now we just have to find someone to pay you "butt loads" of money for it! LOL!

Scott

Had me going although a little late..Just catching up on entries I missed. Kind of a catch 22 to be involved in that group. But yes, some of them are douchebags!