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Pay It Forward - And It Couldn't Be Simpler

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103

It's been a crazy busy couple of weeks, with more to do than hours in the day. I'm not complaining, it actually felt a lot like the old days.  In the middle of everything, I got a frantic call from a colleague in another office.  She had shown my listing a few times to a family who showed a marked interest in it.  They were headed on vacation just days later and they wanted to get in one more time.  The other agent had a wedding that day and was trying to get someone in her office to cover the showing for her.  

The solution was so simple.  I told her to give it no more thought.  I would do the appointment for her, allowing her clients as much time as they needed to go through the house yet again.  She thanked me profusely, suggesting it was a major favor and one for which she "owed me."  I saw it in a different light altogether.  It was a simple task and one that required no big effort on my part.

They came, right on time, spent about an hour or so at the house and left feeling better for having seen it again.  I did what I was hired to do, make sure my sellers home was exposed to as many buyers as possible and my colleague, well she was able to enjoy her day without worry.  A win/win all around I'd say.

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Geri, First and foremost you did serve your sellers well. Helping another agent who needed help was definitely a win/win all the way around.

Aug 07, 2011 04:40 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
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You did the right thing by your clients Geri.  So glad to hear the last few weeks have been busy for you, in a good way!  Best!

Aug 07, 2011 10:25 PM
Donna Malone
Waterfront, Luxury, Family, Affordable, Cottage, Deals - Bridgewater, NS
Homes and Property for Sale Nova Scotia

Geri, It sounds like you may have found the buyers for that property. I expect they will make an offer, soon.

Aug 08, 2011 02:16 AM
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
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Geri, it may have seemed very simple to you but it was a huge relief for the other realtor. Good job.

Aug 25, 2011 01:42 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Geri - Sometimes it is the simplest things that are have the most value and meaning to those that are not in a position to accomplish them.  The first office I worked in was a close knit place where agents helped each other a great deal with tasks like you mention.  It was more a matter of logistics.  If an agent was out of town when an appraiser or termite inspector needed letting it, one of us close to the property would take care of it.  It was wonderful working like that. . .One big giant team!

Sep 01, 2011 11:36 AM