This is why I LOVE my job! I'd would like to share this story with you.
My wife met a woman at our daughter's drama club. She was moving due to her husband's job relocation. They had their house on the market for 3 months and no offers. The real estate agent STRONGLY recommend they replace their worn out carpet. They did not want to spend any money on a house they had to sell - I get it. She was talking with my wife and my wife mentioned we own a flooring company. She rolled her eyes. My wife saw this and tlod her we have beautiful looking carpetthat was not a lot of money and for her to call me so we could schedule an in-home appointment. She hesitated but finally agreed.
I went to the house and spent some time listening to them and understanding their needs. They had 3 dogs and you could tell that the second you walked into the home. I have 2 large dogs and fully understand the challenges of keeping a house fresh smelling when you have pets. They told me they did not want to shell out any money but with all the people telling them to replace the carpets due to the dogs they had no choice. I was confident the house would sell simply by replacing the carpets with and freshening up the house.
I showed them a few samples of lesser expensive carpet that look and feel great. They seemed to gravitate to the Beaulieu San Miguel. San Miguel is my "go-to" carpet for clients selling their home. It has such a nice high-end look but does not cost much. When I told them what it would cost they were a little taken back. To re-carpet the entire second floor (4 large bedrooms, a hall and a flight of stairs) the total came to just under $3,000. They were expecting to, reluctantly, spend over $4,500. Well, after a lot of thought and soul searching, they decided to go ahead wit the project.
To make a long story short, 2 weeks after the carpet was installed, they had and offer on the house and it was sold.
This couple relocated to Texas and we have stayed in touch via emails, phone calls and face book. We became such good friends they invited us to come visit them in Texas. Well, next moth we are going to Texas!
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