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The response clarifies this confusion by explaining that Paul is effectively a realtor, someone involved in real estate brokerage. The phrase "real estate novelist" is a poetic way to depict Paul as someone who, outside of his day job, dreams of becoming a celebrated author, writing stories in his spare time. According to the narrative, Paul’s aspiration is to publish a novel and attain literary recognition, even though the odds are slim. This internal dream—symbolizing hope, ambition, and the human tendency to pursue passions regardless of practicality—is what keeps him going.