What Is Your Name?

Just like all professions real estate has its funny moments and that is what keeps real estate agents going during the tough times. Our weekends are usually the busiest times since buyers use their time off to look at properties. One agent in my office came into work on Saturday and saw a client sitting in the reception area. The receptionist had stepped away for the moment. When the agent called the client John, the client responded with a smile and stood up. So off the two went to look at properties. Since the agent was thankful for the referral from his friend, the agent started discussing some mutual ties. He asked John how Lisa was doing after her operation. John was surprised that Lisa had undergone surgery recently. Then the topic of college came up. "I didn't go to Cornell, I went to Colgate" John said. "Well, how is work going at Commerce?" the agent asked. A little description followed from John. This chit chat continued for a few moments until the car stopped in front of a house in Old Town Alexandria. John looked a little confused. When the agent got out of the car and started to describe the inside and particulars about the property, John said "I don't want a house in Old Town, I am looking for a small condo in Arlington!" "But Lisa told me you wanted a house in Old Town???" said the agent. John replied "I don't know a Lisa!" It was clear that the agent had picked up the wrong client. When they returned to the office the receptionist announced that the agent's client was waiting for him. Then who is John and why did he act so concerned about Lisa's illness? Just then another agent walked in to say she was sorry for being late and whisked John out the door for another venture. I wonder if John worked at Commerce?