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"Congrats, TR & Arwen!" - 1st Time Home Buyers on the Kitsap Peninsula WA

TR and Arwen There was great cause for celebration here last week on the Kitsap County Peninsula in scenic Washington State!

1st Time Home Buyers, TR & Arwen, closed on their home in Port Orchard!

This was one of the most fun and rewarding transactions I've had the privilege of being involved in for quite some time!

TR & Arwen came over from Hawaii, under orders courtesy of the U.S. Navy. TR just recently made Chief Petty Officer, so it's been a very eventful month for both of them!

I first made contact with Arwen nearly a year ago. We exchanged e-mails, MySpace profiles, poked each other on Facebook, and kept in consistent contact throughout the entire process.

We were fortunate to find a really great home in Port Orchard WA. It had been recently remodeled - new paint, carpets, appliances, kitchen cabinets & counters, the perfect 'Man' room for TR, a fenced yard for the dogs, etc.. We were able to negotiate an extremely attractive contract with the Sellers, and close ahead of schedule without any difficulties.

Jumping for Joy!

This is what being a licensed real estate professional is all about - helping valued clients to achieve their home buying and selling goals & dreams!

This transaction was the direct result of my involvement here on ActiveRain. While the vast majority of my business comes from past clients & referrals, with the current market conditions being what they are, it's wonderful having another source of potential clients, especially Buyers!

So thank you Bob Stewart, Matt Heaton, Jonathan Washburn, Ben Wiseley (the Code Monkey), and Caleb Mardini too, for everything you've done to make this such an incredible networking platform!

Not only are your efforts helping to make us better, more knowledgeable professionals, but you're helping us to connect with countless clients throughout the country, and enabling us to assist in realizing their dreams!

Posted by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder on 11/05/2007 06:20 PM

Comments (20)

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20 Comments on "Congrats, TR & Arwen!" - 1st Time Home Buyers on the Kitsap Peninsula WA

Congratulations!!! I loved this post.... I love it when a plan comes together.

11/05/2007 06:27 PM

by Kansas City North Real Estate :: Fran White 816-682-3897 (North Kansas City Real Estate, Reece and Nichols Residential)

Congratulations, Rich. This is what it's all about.

Jeff

11/05/2007 06:28 PM

by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Real Estate (RE/MAX Associates)

Indeed. This unique platform is putting folks who give it a chance in the mainstream.

I've been on the Internet since June of 1995, but this is the most fun I've had advertising my real estate service since, well, ever.

It's a blast when you see happy folks and a home come together. It's doubly rewarding when you see the benefits that we invest so much in like ActiveRain.

Sign my name to the THANK YOU! card too.

11/05/2007 06:31 PM

by Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Real Estate

Rich, what an inspiring story! We are all hoping for the same outcome from our efforts here - thanks for sharing with us.

11/05/2007 06:34 PM

by Lisa Heindel, New Orleans West Bank Real Estate (Latter & Blum Inc. Realtors)

Persistance,dedication and a bunch of Aloha....hooray for you and hooray for TR & Arwen! (hooray for AR giving us all they've given us!)

11/05/2007 06:35 PM

by Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman (RA), e-PRO HAWAII Real Estate & HAWAII Relocation (Century 21 Liberty Homes -Mililani, Hawaii)

What a nice story Rich. I hope they are very happy in their new home!

11/05/2007 06:44 PM

by Monika McGillicuddy~NH Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

CONGRATULATIONS Rich!!! This IS what life and our profession is all about! The pictures are great and I'm sure if you weren't taking the picture you'd be jumping right there with them too!

All the Best!

Ricardo Bueno

11/05/2007 07:01 PM

by Ricardo Bueno (World Wide Credit Corporation)

Rich,

Stories like this keep you going and make it all worth it!!! Thanks, Fran

11/05/2007 07:55 PM

by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.)

I LOVE first time homebuyers!!! And what a delightful, funloving couple. You're a fantastic networker, Rich...

11/05/2007 09:42 PM

by Sara Washburn (Realty Executives Brio)

Sara - they are my favorites by far as well. These guys were awesome!

11/05/2007 11:10 PM

by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

Rich- Congratulations on finding this cute young couple a home to call their own! Isn't active rain awesome? Katerina

11/05/2007 11:23 PM

by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Luxury Homes (International Properties and Investments, Inc.)

Katerina - Yes, I love 'Singin' in the Rain!'...

11/05/2007 11:27 PM

by Rich Jacobson ~ ActiveRain Community Builder (ActiveRain Corporation)

What a nice story and nice couple Rich! It's great to hear when things come together so well...a classic happy ending. New homeowners in their new home...puts a smile on everyone's face : )

ActiveRain = Happy RE agents and Happy clients!

11/06/2007 12:26 AM

by Deborah Burns ~ Seattle Real Estate Agent (BRIO Realty)

They are lucky to have found you Rich. Adam Waldman said it best, (and I will continue to repeat it and give him credit for saying it) ActiveRain is just a really cool template without our members..........and you my friend, are a shining example of what can be accomplished here.

Congrats to TR and Arwen on their new home!!!!

11/06/2007 01:10 AM

by Bob Stewart - ActiveRain (ActiveRain)

Rich,

Congratulations!!! and great Job. You look like you did a fantastic Job, and helped them purchase their first Home :0)

Tom Weiss

11/06/2007 06:04 AM

by Thomas Weiss (Thomas R. Weiss)

Rich, Bob said it perfectly! You are a great Realtor, mentor, associate and friend to so many both on and off AR. Thanks and congratulations! Young buyers like yours can truly be the most rewarding!

11/06/2007 03:42 PM

by Lake Norman Real Estate ~ Diane Aurit (RE/MAX at the Lake)

I love reading blogs that have such happy endings and on top of that You have new friends for life from the way you found each other.

11/06/2007 04:28 PM

by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)

We had first time homebuyers last week too and it is so rewarding. It's so much fun. Congrats Rich.

11/06/2007 08:28 PM

by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker (Prudential Verani Realty)

This is cool Rich, and the photograph on the bottom right says it all. That smile and that happiness is as good as it gets for any of us.

Lets hope we can get together before Reno in the Spring. If not, please take a day for here. Then we can plan the crab tour better. And get out on the boat here.

best

11/06/2007 10:18 PM

by Gary Bolen (CRS) Lake Tahoe Real Estate Information (Dickson Realty - South Lake Tahoe)

Rich - this is adorable - they obviously are thrilled and adore you!!! Nice job!

12/04/2007 08:08 AM

by Courtney Cooper, Seattle Realtor/Broker- Seattle Real Estate, Seattle WA (Cooper Jacobs Real Estate Services - Seattle Real Estate )