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Pay it Forward to a Client

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Dagny's Real Estate

Pay it Forward to a Client

Sometimes I think my clients assume that this is part of my job.      I love to help if I can ....  

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My client did not have a lot of money left over when she finished purchasing her home (I know, always have a slush fund...   ).     Her landscaping was bare minimum at the best.    Another client from the month before had too much fabulous landscaping, and was allergic to most of it.   --  When we went out to discuss it, she was wearing plastic cleaning gloves to protect herself  ... 

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I could see that the two of them were a match made in heaven, but neither knew anything about gardening.   So, I got my shovel and tarps out, and dug up the excess at client #1's house, and took them over to client #2's house and planted them.   They did not know what to say - perhaps it made them feel a little awkward - but I know that they both have fabulous landscaping now, and it'll be easy for them to care for.    I will have to remember to teach them the care part next spring....  


Pay it Forward to a Client

Ray Saenz
Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX
Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Dagny,
You have a great attidude and that's awesome to share, as Gerry wrote you are the bomb, thanks for the ideas, :P

Oct 21, 2010 04:44 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

A perfect example of how to become a "REALTOR® for Life". The on who goes above an beyone, keeps their clients from then on! Great job!

Oct 21, 2010 06:26 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Wow, that is such a great idea and so thoughtul.  Solved 2 problems at once and made 2 very happy clients.  That is so nice.

Oct 21, 2010 10:13 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Cindy- It was a lot of work, but sure was rewarding for all involved!

Pat - Full service is what it takes nowadays, eh?

Melanie - we all had fun

Gerry - No, "You the bomb" my friend....

Ray - Thanks to both of you!

Joni - Thanks, I think that will happen ..... I am sure I am a Lifer anyway ....  I tend to stick around.

Debbie -  It also solved my frustration when I went to visit  ....

 

Oct 22, 2010 12:38 AM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Dagny the fact that you took the time to help your client like this I am sure will be remembered forever!

Oct 22, 2010 01:11 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Bill - It's always fun to help make situations the way they should be.  This situation would have bothered me for a long time.  It was good that they also liked it....

Oct 22, 2010 01:32 AM
Judy Klem
Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT
Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Dagny - Wow!  Talk about going above and beyond - but then, from what I know of you, I'm not at all surprised. Not only are you a from-the-heart giver, you are a problem solver of the highest order. Great post!

Oct 22, 2010 02:35 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Judy - You are always such a sweetie - as you do know, I do love helping folks out when I can ...

Oct 22, 2010 02:52 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Dagny now that's what I call being fully human!  I agree with Bill, you will be remembered forever!  Now I'll wait to hear what the universe brings back your way...  as we know it will!

Oct 22, 2010 03:19 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Lee and Pamela - I always say that what I pay out will go on to someone else in need.  It may be a very long time before it comes back this way, but I sleep better for having done it.....

Oct 22, 2010 03:29 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dagny now that is what going over and above the call of duty is all about :)

Oct 22, 2010 01:50 PM
Cara Lam
Proficio Bank - Tampa, FL

It is nice and refreshing to see that there was a need, you helped and gave both clients a benefit. Awesome!!! 

Oct 22, 2010 02:45 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

George - Thanks for coming by!    It is, but it's fun and nice to help when I can ...  they are great folks!

Oct 22, 2010 03:44 PM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Cara - Yes, but so much more to do to help these first time home buyers learn about their homes and properties!

Oct 22, 2010 03:45 PM
Stella Barbour
NoVa Brokers LLC - Vienna, VA
Principal Broker, Serving Virginia and Maryland

What a great thing you did.  How clever was that to come up with a solutions for both clients.  Great job.

Oct 23, 2010 01:57 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Stella - Isn't that what our job is, anyway?  To solve problems related to homes?

Oct 23, 2010 02:21 AM
Donne Knudsen
Los Angeles & Ventura Counties in CA - Simi Valley, CA
CalState Realty Services
Dagny - OMG!!! What a total sweetie your are! Definitely made some major brownie points with those two clients. WTG!!!
Oct 23, 2010 07:06 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Donne - And it was fun, too!!

Oct 23, 2010 10:57 AM
Dan Tobias
Rodeo Realty - Northridge, CA
Northridge Real Estate Expert

that is thinking out of the box. i love that type of thinking

Nov 05, 2010 10:14 AM
Dagny Eason
Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT
Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Dan - It is my first love, I guess, helping others when it's there to do.

Nov 05, 2010 12:12 PM