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The Invisible Agent: Confessions of a Quiet Broker

✨ The Invisible Agent ✨
I’m Doug, a real estate broker and unapologetic introvert. This series is my tongue-in-cheek look at life, business, and the quirks of being a “quiet operator” in a world that seems built for extroverts. Think humor, honesty, and the occasional escape plan—proof that you don’t have to be loud to make an impact.

I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m an introvert. Not the “I sit in a cabin in the woods and never speak to anyone” type, but the “quietly plotting world domination with coffee in hand” type.

Yes, I’m a real estate broker—and yes, I know what you’re thinking: “But don’t real estate agents have to be extroverts? Constantly networking, mingling, and making small talk at open houses?”
To which I say: I’d rather eat broken glass than make forced small talk.

That’s right. Hand me a topic I care about—say landscaping, UFOs, sci-fi, nature, or a cozy chat with a few close friends—and suddenly I’m talking so much you’ll wish for an intermission.

But small talk about the weather? Nope. I’ll take my chances with the broken glass, thank you.

Here are a few more quirks of life as an introverted broker (and human):

1. Loud, crowded environments are my kryptonite.
   Partly because I have hearing loss, but mostly because trying to decipher what someone’s saying in a noisy room is like attempting Sudoku during a rock concert. It’s exhausting, and frankly, I’d rather be outside listening to the trees.
2. Please don’t single me out.
   One-on-one, I’m golden. In a group setting, though? If you put me on the spot, my brain may just decide to lock itself in the panic room. It’s not pretty.
3. Talk with me, not at me.
   I love a good conversation—one where we’re both engaged and curious. But a lecture? Or someone assuming I don’t “get it”? That’s a one-way ticket for me mentally checking out.
4. Give me an escape plan.
   If we’re at a social gathering, I need a quiet way to sneak out when my energy tanks. It’s not you, it’s my introvert battery, and it only holds a partial charge.

So why call me The Invisible Agent? Because being introverted doesn’t mean I’m ineffective, it means I work differently. Quietly. Thoughtfully. Determinedly. And maybe, just maybe, with a little more humor than people expect.

Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room to get results. Sometimes, the invisible agent is the one who gets the job done.

Quiet broker. Big results. UFOs welcome.

Photo from Pixabay.  Artist is Daga Roszkowska.