I often wonder as a Realtor here in the Smyrna Vinings community why real estate agents get a bad rap. Granted we’re not as disliked as say an auditor for the IRS, but still we’re usually not high up on people’s lists. I think part of that comes from how easy it is to get a real estate license. Technically, once you have your license you are qualified to practice as a real estate agent, even if you’re really not qualified. And the press never really helps us either.

They always seem to be against us, case in point a recent article on the Mansion Madam. In case you missed it, the Mansion Madam is the nickname given to Lisa Ann Taylor who was allegedly running a prostitution ring from her home in Sugarloaf Country Club in Gwinnett. The AJC article covered the recent indictment of Ms. Taylor for racketeering, drug and prostitution charges.

However, what caught my eye was this part of the article: “Taylor has said she had been trying to leave the adult entertainment industry before her arrest, working as a real estate agent. She has since rekindled her career as a nude dancer, capitalizing on her notoriety as the “Mansion Madam.””

Come on now, I would love to see the job description that compelled her to get into the real estate industry.

Needed immediately for an exciting career in real estate.

Minimum requirements include:

  1. former Penthouse Pet (or current)
  2. experience with prostitution
  3. experience with drug trafficking

Not required, but a plus would be a background in racketeering.

What I did glean from this article is that a real estate career is not for everyone. I just want to go on the record as your Smyrna Vinings Realtor, that I will never pose in Penthouse, run a prostitution ring, traffic drugs or be indicted for racketeering. I am here to service your housing needs only and will do so in a professional and ethical manner.

Of course, if Ms. Taylor does beat the wrap, she may want to consider trying real estate again. Agents are always trying to outdo themselves with catchy slogans like “Sold by Susie” or “Elise sells Estates”. She already has a head start. Mansion Madam is quite catchy.

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