I've been very fortunate to have had quite a few settlements over the last few months. Sitting at one settlement in particular last week brought a very important factor to mind--a MAJOR factor in why I decided to go into real estate in the first place.

We as real estate professionals are not just selling bricks and mortar...we are selling hopes, dreams, memories and commitments that have become part of that home.

     Great real estate deals sometimes come out of unfortunate situations. There are many people losing their homes because of lost jobs and income, lost marriages--while there are other first time homebuyers; for instance, that are benefiting quite nicely by another's misfortune. Such is the way of the world, I know...

     While sitting at that settlement table last week, I looked at my buyers side of the table--so full of happiness and joy at their first home together as newlyweds...then across the table at the sellers, who were divorcing and moving out of their family's home with tears of sadness streaming down the wife's face.

     I just feel the need to remind my colleagues that we as real estate professionals have a duty to our clients to not only handle their transactions with the utmost detail and efficiency but even more important in my opinion, to respect and take into consideration any and all emotions that go along with that transaction. Be courteous and kind... your clients have put their lives in your hands and we must nurture and respect that part of their real estate transaction as well!

Faith LaRosse

Keller Williams Realty

542 N. Lewis Rd. Limerick PA

610 996-3195

www.SoldbyFaithLaRosse.com