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We aren't just about sales....

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Real Estate Agent with Smart Green Realty

It's a listing call in a pricey zip code. You get to the house full of anticipation. The front door has seen better days. Inside, there is a lot more than real estate: There is a story...a sad one. And a problem to solve. Philadelphia realtor Rich McIlhenny proves that the best of us are not just about dollars. A lot of times we do much more than sell houses. Inside the once lovely Chestnut Hill, PA house, Rich found an 87 year old lady facing foreclosure. He spent months negotiating with the banks on her behalf, befriending the woman as the months went on. She came to his home for the holidays and for Mother's Day. The house is finally sold but Rich is still on the job: he's looking for an affordable assisted living home for the woman. Good work, Rich.

Comments (5)

Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI

Once we get past looking for commissions we find the true payday, pride in knowing we made a difference. Nice job Rich.

Jun 24, 2010 10:24 PM
Barbara Kornegay
REMAX Essential - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate, Homes

"People with goals succeed because they know where they're going." Earl Nightingale

Jun 24, 2010 10:36 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

People think we sit around, show a few homes and make bundles of money....if they only knew.

Jun 24, 2010 10:53 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Zeta.....that's a great story about an agent who goes above and beyond.....I have a team member, Lorraine Kuney, who handles her business like that.....

Jun 24, 2010 11:25 PM
Anonymous
Rich McIlhenny

Hey,

  I just stumbled upon this site.  Thanks for the kind words everyone,.  Hope business is good for all.

 

Rich McIlhenny

(Remax Services, Blue Bell PA)

 

Jul 29, 2010 11:04 AM
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