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MEET Mr. "W": The Faithful and Loyal Client

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

 It's a cool sunny typical Hawaiian day and I stroll down to the building in my complex that Mr. "W" (The Faithful and Loyal Client) is currently in contract for. He scheduled his final walk through for this Sunday morning at 10am after he was finished with church. He also mentioned that he wanted to take more measurements because we are really close to recording.  

I showed Mr. "W" the last couple of blogs I told him I had written regarding his transaction. I let him know how everyone thought this was so great because we had actually been loyal to each other for 2.5 years in search for his 'dream home'. Mr. "W" pipes up and says, "Sally, it's been more like over three years". We counted back the time and sure enough. It's been three years!  I then ask if I can take his picture and write the last couple of entries (this one and when it closes) to introduce him and he says, "Sure!" so I have him sign the authorization form.

 

 Allow me to introduce Mr. "W".  He IS my Faithful and Loyal Client. (*all previous stories have links below). He's giving you all the "shaka" sign too!

 

These are the final steps of this transaction for  Arden:

  • Clear Termite Inspection Report came in this past Friday
  • Preliminary Title Report corrected and correct address is showing
  • Client has already scheduled mover's for the day after recording (31st)
  • Mr. "W" signed off on the final wak through this morning.
  • We will get the estimated HUD on Tuesday so we can go over and my client can wire the funds to escrow (balance of down payment)
  • LO told me yesterday that they are going to docs already (all contingencies and conditions satisfied) and will be ready for signing on Wednesday @ 11am (Meeting at escrow)

Remember, the majority of my transactions do not stop at the end of the transaction. Yup! I'm one of those clients that developes a "little" personal relationship with client's as well. These are the kinds of transactions I treasure and feel the most rewarded at the end when it's all said and done. I gained a client a long time ago when I first met him and it blossomed into a client/friend relationship for a lifetime.

 

I will continue to repeat "MY LEGACY IS ALL ABOUT THE QUALITY OF RELATIONSHIPS I HAVE WITH OTHERS   And.....   Without that quality, tell me.....what is a Professional worth?"  Oh, and if you didn't know about the contest.....Content Contest for Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul Group: The Legacy

 

*If you have not read the previous stories on the "Loyal Client" you can read them here: 

 

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman's Mililani Hawaii Real Estate Blog 2007

 

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments(59)

Thomas Weiss
Thomas R. Weiss - West Palm Beach, FL

Sally,

Maybe he can be cloned, or maybe he has alot of family that are just a as great as he is, congrats on having such a great client, it spoils us sometimes but it's still worth it...

Tom Weiss

Jul 23, 2007 12:05 AM
Susie Roscoe
Signature Realty Associates - Brandon, FL
Real Estate Specialist | Brandon, FL
 Great Post!!  It totally deserves a STAR on the walk of AR Fame!!  Mr. W. knows he's got a good girl on his side...I'm thrilled to hear he allowed us all to meet him on your post.  And...WOW!!!  He's almost done!  He couldn't have done it without YOU!!!  Congrats to you both for finding one another 3 years ago!!! 
Jul 23, 2007 12:45 AM
John Hurlbut
Keller Williams - Puyallup - Puyallup, WA
Awesome!  What a great guy!  I had read a couple of your posts about Mr. "W" before.  It's like Golf, there's always one shot that brings you back the next time.  In Real Estate, there's always one Mr. "W" that brings you back next time and makes it easier to deal with all the jerks.
Jul 23, 2007 04:08 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Margaret:  No kidding!  I suppose the reason to really go into a great story :)

Tom:  He's all mine!  Just kidding...we all get a good client once in awhile....I'm savoring this for the many more stressful ones to come. :)

Susie:  He actually posed for me...and said ...wait, should I give th shaka sign....sure sure...cute huh?

John:   And that's a fact....and that's the way it is!  WooHoo!

Jul 23, 2007 04:23 AM
Rick & Ines - Miami Beach Real Estate
Majestic Properties - Miami Beach, FL
Glad to meet Mr. "W"!  your tribute to him and loyal customers is right on!  We go the extra mile for them because of their loyalty - Good luck with the rest of the transaction.
Jul 23, 2007 02:05 PM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
Hi Sally, This was a delightful post and a pleasure to meet Mr. "W".   It's wonderful, loyal clients like this which make real estate a joy!
Jul 23, 2007 02:23 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Ines: Thanks ....he's a good man...and I think we go the extra mile...just because.

Lola:  Oooo...I like that! Thanks Lola!

Jul 23, 2007 02:38 PM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC
Sally - wonderful job!  I'm sure Mr. W will forever be a client, as well as a friend, and you will gain much from the relationship.
Jul 23, 2007 03:03 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Carol:  I've gained a whole bunch of insight....to keep doing what I've been doing...because those rewards felt inside are the ones worth millions!~
Jul 23, 2007 03:33 PM
Yolanda Hoversten
Self Employed - O'Fallon, IL
Referrals for O’Fallon, IL & the Metro East

Sally,

Your excellent service kept your client from going astray.  My goodness, the length of time that you stayed with each other is better than some marriages.  It's very admirable.  Congrats!  :)

Jul 24, 2007 04:52 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Sally.... how could you stop at the end of a transaction. Your personality wouldn't allow for that to happen.  ;o)  You can make friends easily.  great job

jeff belonger

Jul 24, 2007 05:01 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Yolanda: That's funny...but true...  I think all the relationships I have with people today are cherished.

Jeff: Thanks Jeff....I am me...what can I say.

Jul 24, 2007 06:09 PM
Randy L. Prothero
eXp Realty - Hollister, MO
Missouri REALTOR, (808) 384-5645
I could use a few smooth closings.  The ones I represent the buyers are almost always a smooth one.  My sellers have had a few rough ones lately with the flaky loan officers and agents.
Jul 24, 2007 08:35 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Randy:  Yeah....I feel for you buddy. It'll work out...there's some kind of learning lesson here???
Jul 25, 2007 05:13 AM
Lysa Napolitano
Daytona Beach, FL

Aloha Mr. W! Pleased to meet you! Sally has told us some wonderful things about you!

Jul 27, 2007 04:53 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Lysa:  I showed him this post the other day...he was tickled at his picture!  I will write next week ...it's recording on Tuesday.
Jul 27, 2007 05:28 AM
Becky Troutt
No longer practicing real estate as of 2008. - Bradenton, FL

What a wonderful story.  I'm glad he was able to find what he was looking for and was able to purchase it.

Good luck Mr. W!!!

Jul 27, 2007 11:04 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Becky:  We signed already  and will record Tuesday....He already has the movers scheduled for Wednesday.
Jul 28, 2007 05:47 AM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
ah - good ole Mr. W - we heard about him for a while - it was nice to finally meet him blog style
Oct 21, 2007 04:12 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Thesa: It was nice to introduce him...  His birthday is on Halloween and I sent him a birthday card and gift certificate to this restaurant he always goes to up the street from us.
Oct 21, 2007 04:51 PM