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I have much to be thankful for

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Real Estate Agent with Compass

This year has brought a lot of change to my life. The biggest one is that my mother and grandmother moved here to Northern Virginia from Arkansas to be closer to my husband, kids and me.   They got here on September 24, and it has been such a pure delight to get to see them several times a week, rather than twice a year.  We've made up for quite a bit of lost time.  They've seen both my sons play in their soccer and football games, we've enjoyed many dinners, lunches and simple visits together. They've hosted my boys for play dates/babysitting and been able to spoil them rotten just like grandmas love to do.  My family has a big hole in it since my father's passing in May 2010.  Bringing us all together has helped patch that gap a bit, and together, we feel as though he is smiling down on us, celebrating our newfound happiness in being together.

my family Another added bonus for which I am incredibly thankful, is that my mother is now my new assistant.  I've needed an assistant for a long time, and am so lucky to have her by my side, helping me get my business better organized to best serve my clients.

I am going to end 2011 as my best business year yet, going over my sales volume goal to hit $10 Million by 1 or possibly more, with a full pipeline and even some closings set for 2012.  I am very thankful for my loyal past and current clients who refer me to friends and family and keep me in business.  I am also thankful for the technology that has allowed my business to gain better exposure through blogging and internet advertising and now IEXACT contact management system.  My new assistant's first big task was researching and getting me set up with a CRM system and so far, so good with IEXACT. Docusign has also been a part of that technology enabling me to get more accomplished daily through my transactions.  The efficiency gained with "Docusigning" contract paperwork has saved me loads of time and made life for my clients easier as well.  This time last year, before using it, I would have to scan, fax or drive around to get a simple set of initials.  Now, I just "Docusign It" and it's done. 

I was already a fortunate person, having a wonderful husband/life partner/soul mate who completely keeps me sane and on track along with two healthy and bright young boys and a thriving business I love.   Having the rest of my small family here has made the circle complete, and for that I am incredibly grateful.

 

This post is a submission to the DocuSign/ActiveRain Thankful Contest. It's possible I will win a prize for writing this post. You could win a prize too by going to the Contest Announcement and sharing your own story.   The plug for Docusign I included in the post was not a required part of this contest.

 

Comments (8)

Chuck Carstensen
RE/MAX Results - Elk River, MN
Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert

Way to go on the awesome year and thats great that your mom works with you!  Have a blessed day!

Nov 10, 2011 12:12 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Coral. What a nice story you have told. You are lucky to have your Mom and Grand Mom in any capacity. That your Mom works with you is a blessing on many levels.

Nov 10, 2011 12:27 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

You guys are a good looking crew.  It's great that your mother is helping you in the business.  Mine helps me with mailings all the time.  Gotta love Moms.

Nov 10, 2011 05:24 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

Wow, you got to see them twice a year before moving here?  That is cool!  And now, well, everyone looks happy and thankful for the current situation.  Does your grandmother make the best dinner rolls ever?  Well, except for my grandmother perhaps, but ever?

Nov 10, 2011 10:05 PM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

What a great story - so happy for you!

Aug 07, 2014 05:48 AM
Jeff Jensen
The Federal Savings Bank/Lending in 50 states - Greenwich, CT

You are lucky to be close to your respective parents.

Aug 07, 2014 08:02 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Hum,  I wonder why this post is showing up here ... now.  Oh well. I enjoyed reading it.  Great photo too.

Aug 07, 2014 12:37 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

Coral, you must've made some change in the post for it to show up now. Whatever the reason, it sounds like life was good then and I hope it continues that way.

Sep 20, 2014 02:41 PM