Balancing time is a crucial part of of a professionals' life and keeping that balance takes hard work and effort. We take leaps, bounds and long strides to do our best in thinking in the best interests of our clients.

All of us go through stressful situations. The bottom line is "No matter what it is all in the manner of how I handle the situation".

This is how the last week has gone for me:

  •  Client's arrived on July 17 from Bonita Springs, Florida and I have showing appointments for the next day 18th, and we view 10 properties.
  • July 20-Set more showing appointments and fellow agent shows them properties and they meet me back at the office and we put in an offer.
  • The offer is countered three times and we finally get into contract on July 24. We open escrow and I run around getting Association and Condo Docs from the other agent.
  • Signing at escrow for other client Mr. "W"
  • July 26th-Home Inspection. Client's backed out right then and there from that unit.
  • They want to go back and look at the other townhouse with the garage and on the golf course. Call listing agent and whew....go right from the one townhouse to the other. They put in a full price offer.
  • July 27th-Accepted contract and again schedule a home inspection. Great. He's available.
  • July 28th (today): Needs a few repairs...nothing major. Whew!

After the home inspector had finished and I was having the client's sign for receipt of the Association documents he stops and looks at me and says, "Sally, I just want you to know that I really appreciate you working hard for me while we've been here. And I just want you to know that I have noticed the little things you do." He then mentioned that it's not all about sales and that I really made them feel like it was a nice journey and not just a sale. (can't remember those exact words although the basic meaning is there)

I just about cried. It was hard to show people property who are from Florida where they have seen a decline in the market and convince them it is not the case here.  After we crossed that obstacle we were in a situation of the other home "looking real bad" from the first time they saw it. Now they are happy.

Between all the happenings of this transaction and Mr. "W's transaction I worked in the office all week (and was able to arrange with my broker to leave at certain times to accomodate these clients) because the other admin lady is on vacation in Ireland!  I'm tired.

They are on their way to the airport as I am writing this. Funny, I got "attached" ....again.  The daughter is actually my client. She is in Iraq and coincidentally knows my other client John and they have crossed paths as well over there. My "Clients are dad and sister".

 She'll be home soon to a wonderful townhouse.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman is a Realtor-Associate 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 Relocating to Hawaii, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents. Website: www.hawaiihomesmarket.com

  

                                                       

 

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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video... so cool....   I loved the water and mountain shots. And in regards to your cards and decals, I know you were a smart cookie.  ;o)
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I love cookies....mmmmm.
12:33am • #23
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cookies

My favorite.... chocolate chip and peanut butter chips....   ;o)   And you?

 

 

 

 

 
1:29am • #24
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Fresh out of the oven toll house.  Now...ice cream...hagaan daz macadamia nut brittle...I can power a pint in one sitting while we're watching tv. lol.  Okay...how'd we get to food lol
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Sally, GREAT pictures...and they're yours! Your clients have to love you.  See my short blog today about my first Tucson realtor--the two of you must be peas in a pod! 
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Well, look what came through the "Bonita Springs" alert.  Way to go Sally.
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Sally,

I absolutely loved the video!  It brings back lots of memories of our trips to Hawaii!

Thanks,

Lucky :)
4:45am • #28
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Sally Congrats girl! Great Show too! I forgot about Rabbit Island, I always wanted to swim out there and check it out. Has Ala Moana always had a marina? I don't remember? I used to go to the beach there a lot tho! Ah the memories!
5:58am • #29
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What a beautiful show Sis!  I'm on a mission from God to visit someday.

By the way, great job just being you!!!
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Excellent show ! I want to come visit your state, it is on my 100 things to do  before you die list.
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Sally-This is a beautiful post! You do the extra things to make your clients happy. You truly have the ' How can I serve today' attitude. It is all about them , not us and that really shows in your actions. Your true colors show in your AR posts as well. And you are appreciated. I am always amazed at what a great AR following you have. When I get to your blog, which I subscribe to, there are always like 30 people who already commented! That is not counting all the people who read and did not comment. 

Beautiful video of Oahu. Like Midori, we call this Paradise but it is not compared to Hawaii. Yes, we have beautiful beaches, but it is miserably hot in the summer and it lacks the Aloha spirit. My favorite parts of your posts are your videos and photos of Hawaii! Those are truly treasures you share! 

You are so good when you were able to convince your clients that the market is different than here in Florida. Believe me, different right now! You have clients, here most agents are leaving the business! Thank you for another lovely post. Katerina 
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Just show them the comps and they will see it is a different makret than ours.
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Sally--Now everyone will want to come and visit you...OK they all ready do! :) You are always the true professional and handle your clients and transactions with class. Thanks for sharing! My prayers, thanks and best wishes to your clients who are serving in Iraq and may they stay safe!
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Hey Sally, busy week?  :)  Sounds like you did a great job with your clients...like always.  I get attached too, but I don't think that's a bad thing.

Loved the video and pictures!!!
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Mike:  Thanks..okay.

Chris:   I knew you'd be by if I typed in Bonita Springs..haha.. Anyway, they're home already...with your card/decal in hand!

Lucky:  You're welcome...I like doing the RES for you all!

Lysa:   Yup....I wouldn't swim out there.

Jason:  Thanks little bro.  One day we'll meet ....HERE>.....haha.

Missy:  That's neat...come!

Katerina:   Thanks and hey...it all worked out in the end.

Neal:  3 times...and had to let them do their thing.

Teri:   Thanks Teri!  I especially love these client's. When we were talking about her on one of those days I started tearing up!

Stephanie:  Nah....I love that part of my job...of course there are times we get the "all business" ones...that's okay too.

 
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Your posts could really inspire an empty nester like me to visit or move to Hawaii.  Beautiful! And I enjoyed your little digest of a week with Sally Cheeseman
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Margaret: (do people have a nickname for you?)  Yeah, stressful....and it gets to the point I had a bad hair day as well. In the end I am enjoying my first day off in 10 days ...just commenting with my cup of Kona Vanilla Creme coffee! 
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Sally - it has been a busy 10 days for me too.... I did take Saturday with my hubby - and boy did it feel great - saw a movie - went to wal-mart - groceries.... hang out on the deck - and took the dog swimming.... and to think.... today I am cleaning house and catching up with my favorite people.... just to start another 10 day run tomorrow.... I am enjoying some chocolate macadamia nut coffee while I check out a few posts :o)
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Isn't it wonderful when our clients become friends and they recognize that we don't do what we do for the money.  There is such joy when we facilitate a home purchase, especially when we are appreciated in the process.

Thanks too for the tour aroung Oahu.  It brought back some sweet memories.  Is Rosie's still on the North shore?
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Thesa:  I had Kona Mac Vanilla Creme...yummy. 

Marlene: That's why we sleep good at night.
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