Real Estate "Sidekick"

I've given myself a new title as of this week - it is Real Estate "Sidekick."

My fiance and business partner, Jim Hendrixson, became a licensed real estate agent in 2004 for Tomlinson Black, and this is the best job he has ever had. He loves it, and is very good at it. I became licensed as a real estate agent in January of 2007 so I could help Jim with his (our) business and to become more involved in the real estate market. I also work for the Shoshone County Board of Commissioners, and when I'm not working for the County, I'm the close companion that assists my partner in real estate.

I don't take this position lightly - these duties include, but aren't limited to: comic relief, bravery (some homes and clients are scary), resourcefulness (marketing, websites, blogging etc.), accompany partner in real estate activities, and provide the emotional connection my partner needs.

There have been a lot of famous sidekicks, and their partners would not have been the same without them: Just a few examples:
Artemus Gordon: Sidekick to James West in The Wild Wild West;
Chewbacca, Han Solo's sidekick;
Goose: Sidekick to Maverick in Top Gun;
Kato: Sidekick to The Green Hornet (my favorite);
Robin: Sidekick to Batman;
Spock: Sidekick to James T Kirk in Star Trek;
Boo Boo: Sidekick to Yogi Bear;
Doctor Watson: Sidekick and partner to Sherlock Holmes; and
Tonto: Sidekick to The Lone Ranger

I think everyone in the real estate business could use a good "sidekick."