North County’s Brian Flock to mark anniversary of a massive “client relocation effort” at the Carlsbad 5000
Carlsbad, CA, April 8, 2010: Sometimes understated yet rarely one to be a dullard, North County broker Brian Flock of Keller Williams Realty and member of the San Diego Association of REALTORS (SDAR) is for the first time ever publicly celebrating the anniversary of his most massive and demanding client relocation project ever.
Spring 2010 and the “Carlsbad 5000” race help mark the anniversary of when Flock acted in the capacity of dual agent to find a new home for thousands of clients in a single day. This unprecedented feat for real estate broker was accomplished under extraordinary pressure, requiring calm and clear-headedness in order to complete the monumental task in less than one hour.
On the spring day in question just a few years ago, Flock was taking pictures of a piece of land for an investor when thousands of new home seekers suddenly approached him, “as if it were out of a black cloud in the sky,” according to Flock.
The thousands of honey production workers literally descended on and clung to Flock beginning at his head and descending down his torso to his thighs. (Later Flock was to learn that these unexpected guests were of the genus, Apismellifera scutellata, more commonly known as “killer bees.”)
Not completely aware of the intentions of the visitors draped from head to thigh, Flock decided to stay completely still for several minutes. Yet with the language differences between Flock and the new home seekers—who merely made a deafening buzzing sound—he could only surmise that they were looking for a new home. The regular pinch of the stinger from one of the guests convinced him that they were in a hurry to accomplish this task.
Realizing that his original investor client and the listing agent were of no assistance given the sheer numbers of the impatient home seekers covering his body, Flock had the presence of mind to take pictures of this unprecedented event (as his camera was still in his hand when they arrived). While taking pictures he marveled at the irony of how a seemingly simple real estate task could become a matter of life and death.
Within an hour Flock had single-handedly relocated the thousands to a much more suitable home environment, complete with a flowering cactus garden in a very private area where they could peaceably live on flower nectar. Although appreciative of the opportunity to successfully help so many, Flock expresses a sense of relief to be done with the task.
Having been delayed to such an extent, Flock ran with haste in a virtually disrobed state back towards the listing agent and his investor client (who ultimately bought the property). All were notably incredulous of the claims of his experience until they viewed his wounds and the resulting photos. They were further convinced when hundreds of the swarming home owners followed them to their car, but all persons decided that they had no time for a final farewell.
The task was so arduous and resulted in upwards of 150 venomous stings which ravaged his soft muscle tissue and required emergency treatment for the exhausted Flock. Yet he looks back on his most difficult dual agency task with a degree of nostalgia.
“After finding a home for thousands of killer bees and an investor on the same day,” noted Flock “, it’s no surprise that I find it enjoyable to help the good folks of San Diego County.”
About Brian Flock
Brian Flock developed a special connection with San Diego and Baja California, Mexico since first visiting in 1973.
In 2002, he began his move out of hi-tech marketing in Silicon Valley and into real estate in the greater San Diego area. Brian holds an MBA; a BS/Computer Science and Statistics; and an associate's degree in Real Estate
He regularly applies practical and analytical skills to the needs of sellers and buyers, utilizing dozens of Internet and wireless technologies to serve his clients’ needs.
A regularly published columnist on real estate topics since 2006, Brian was also the land acquisition broker for Punta Brava, home of Tiger Woods' future oceanfront golf course.
Brian is fluent in Spanish and further serves the region's vibrant Hispanic community.
An "amateur anthropologist of irony," especially since his killer bee experience, Brian's reveals the fascinating business of local real estate while providing insightful advice to buyers, sellers, and real estate contemporaries.
Brian may be reached at brian@flockdreamhomes.com, Flock Dream Homes (www.FlockDreamHomes.com), or (760) 271-8761.