Of all the services that I get to provide to my clients, helping prospective home buyers "bridge the gap" between what they want in a new home or what they perceive the market will allow them to buy and what their budget and parameters will permit is one of my favorites. 

Many prospective homeowners come to me with an idea of what they want, but no idea how to achieve those dreams.  Sometimes those dreams may be slightly out of reach, but with some assistance and education about the market, they are able to reshape their dreams and make them achievable.

How could anyone not love a career where they not only help people to dream, but to help them make those dreams come true?

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If you are in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and are looking for a REALTOR®, call me today at (469)449-9840 to schedule a consultation.  I'd be happy to help you move forward and achieve your Real Estate dreams and goals.  Not located in the D/FW area?  Contact me anyway... I'd be happy to refer you to a real estate professional in your area who can help you. 

This photograph is the exclusive property of Steve Shatsky.  It may not be used or reproduced in any manner without expressed written permission from Steve Shatsky.  Copyright 2009.  All Rights Reserved.

 
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Hi Steve, That is a very message:)  Thanks for sharing.
12:16am • #3
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Steve, wonderful sentiment, that is also why I am a Realtor.  I love helping people attain the dream of home ownership!  Great job!
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Steve:  Bridging the gap, huh ?  Dam !  That's a great idea.  Very creative... I like it... but, then again, you knew I would.  Take care... hope you are well.  And, by the way, I hope you had a happy and joyous Autumnal Equinox !
1:58am • #5
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Looks like a great marketing piece.  The message and the photo work together very well!
6:46am • #6
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Excellent post and  a great picture to provide the visual...  Keep up the great work.. I will re-blog this to give you more exposure...
9:21am • #7
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Excellent!

And I love the photo of the bridge too

your friend in Charlottesville Virginia!
12:02pm • #8
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Steve..fantastic quote and Photo to go with it..Thanks

HELPFULHANNAH
2:23pm • #9
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Terrific Steve. I love "Wordy Wednesday" lol. Great picture and words.
2:57pm • #10
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Steve, this is a beautiful shot!!!! (And I love your notes relating it to real estate!) :-)
3:46pm • #11
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Nice post...and what a great picture of that fabulous bridge!  Whereever did you take that?  It looks like it could be from the New England states or European! 
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Hi, Steve:

This is a beautiful bridge portrait.  And, you are right, those are the times that make it all worthwhile. 

 
5:54pm • #13
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That's one of the reasons that I like to work with first-time home buyers. We can help to mold their decisions and guide them to a better life for themselves. It's very self rewarding.

 
9:18pm • #14
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That's a great photo and great analogy, Steve.  As an AR Ambassador, I bet you help build alot of bridges and help people cross them as well.
10:02pm • #15
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Great statement and photo Steve.
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Steve - I love the scene as well as the application you made.  Yes helping clients to bridge the gap is really a rewarding aspect of the profession.
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Hi Steve,

Is this the same bridge you had a photo of in another post, from a different angle?  Or was it someone else's post I'm thinking of.  The lights look familiar.  I noticed a typo in the word "located" in your signature area at the bottom of your post.  I'm surprised Karen Anne didn't catch it lol.
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Helping homeowners buy a home is very rewarding. I like the term 'bridging the gap'.
11:52pm • #19
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Steve. love the photo!  I think we actually need a Wordy Wednesday group!
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Steve   Great comment and a very appropriate photo - excellent pairing  Karen
1:08pm • #21
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2009
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Hi Ally...  Very true!

Hi Harry... Thanks, you too!

Hi Crystal... Thank you.

Hi Tony & Darcy... Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

Hi Karen Anne... I love the image of bridges.  Happy equinox!

Hi Yvette & Dennis... I am glad you like it.

Hi Diane... Thanks for the kind compliment!

Hi Charles... Thank you!

Hi Hannah....Thanks for stopping by and commenting

Hi Mitchell... Thanks... I thought it was an interesting title twist! :)

Hi Marney... Thank you... I like relating images to real estate, it's fun.

Hi Michael... Believe it or not, it's a foot bridge here in Dallas across Turtle Creek.

Hi Claudette... Thanks.  I agree!

Hi Elizabeth... It is definitely one of my favorite parts about working w/ first time buyers!

Hi Heather... I try my best to!  Hopefully I am successful at it.

Hi Lee & Carol... Thank you.

Hi Jennifer... I love it too!  Thanks!

Hi Jenny... Yes, it's the same bridge!  And thanks for the typo catch!

Hi John... I liked it too when it came to me.  Feel free to use it.  :)

Hi Pat... I like that idea!

Hi Karen... Thank you.  There's a lot of thought that goes into these!
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