As I was shopping earlier today, I saw a couple struggling to get a piece of furniture into their vehicle that was not going to fit. So I asked them if they lived close by and they said yes. I offered to put the piece of furniture in my SUV and take it to their house for them. (They lived about 8 miles away). They seemed surprised that I offered this to them since we were strangers. I simply told them that I have been in a situation like that in the past where I bought something not realizing how big it was until I brought it out of the store and realized it was not going to fit in my car and I thought since I had some time I would do something nice for someone. I always try to do something nice for someone every day. They accepted my offer, not knowing if I was going to steal their piece of furniture, so they were taking a chance too, as they were desperate to attempt to get this furniture home. I gave them my card and told them my phone number was on it and if they did not see my car behind them to call me because I did not know where they lived (did not come up on GPS, brand new development) and that means I was stuck at a light or something. So after I followed them home and they unloaded, the Mrs. said "my sister is looking for a house in the area and she just received her pre-approval to purchase and if it is ok, I would love to recommend you to be her agent since you were so kind to us and we were strangers." I said that would wonderful and I would love to help your sister find her home. So it looks like I picked up a new buyer through a new friend.
You just never know where your business comes from, but sometimes as we "do the right thing" good things do come our way. I could have just walked away but I didn't.
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