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THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED IS LONG BUT JUST DO IT

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Real Estate Agent with WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC SA535849000

 

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED IS LONG BUT JUST DO IT

PHOENIX REAL ESTATEHappy New Year 2012. I am writing my first blog of 2012. Many of you have been asking about Harry D'Elia. I would like to thank many of you for inquiring about my presence and well being. We all face challenges in life from time to time. Well, my challenge was last year about this time. I would like to announce that the roller coaster ride has ended for me and my family. It feels good to be normal and to get down to business. So, what happened to Harry that was so tragic.

My wife of 21 years embarked on a journey back to Louisville, KY, to settle her parents affairs. We only calculated her being gone for two months. It lasted nine months. Both of my inlaws were diagnosed with dementia. So, the plan was to empty the house and put it on the market for sale. It sounded like a logical plan when it comes to real estate. Right?

Well, we had to go through 40 years of personal belongings which is never easy. Then, we discovered the home had structural issues that had to be dealt with at the same time. This meant obtaining bids from licensed professionals in the local area and completing the work. We decided to enroll our kids into the public school system. I had to go back to Phoenix, Arizona to continue my real estate business and to take care of my inlaws. It has been a long road.

Also, I decided to join a new real estate company that offers full real estate and property management services to the public. I have never practiced property management. I had to learn this part of real estate from the grown up. Wow! I have a new respect for property managers. Currently, I manager well over 100 units and counting. I am now able to offer my clients a true ONE STOP solution when it comes to real estate

  • ACQUISITION
  • REHAB
  • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

My life was put on hold last March of 2011 when my father in law died. I flew out to Kentucky to bring my family back home. It was a long and hard trip. We buried my father-in-law with full military honors here in Arizona. It was a great day as they had arranged two planes to fly over his burial services. Picking up the pieces is never easy in one's own life. However, I believe we are a better family after it. I was learning a new part of real estate, closing deals, and taking care of my sick in-laws. I do not regret one thing about it.

 

3 LESSONS I HAVE LEARNED FROM THIS LIFE EXPERIENCE

  1. FAMILY FIRST AT ALL TIMES IN LIFE
  2. I CAN DO IT
  3. ASK FOR HELP IN YOUR CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE

IT IS NICE TO BE BACK WITH MY AR FAMILY

 

 

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Comments (11)

Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

It is never easy when those situations present themselves.  You learned the right lessons, family always comes first.  All the best in 2012!

Jan 16, 2012 12:25 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Thanks Kathy-Best to you in 2012

Jan 16, 2012 12:26 AM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

My condolences. We get two trips down that road and I have already done them both.

Jan 16, 2012 01:14 AM
Debora Nichols
Residential Sales, Purchases, Investors, Vacation Homes - Phoenix, AZ
Realtor Anthem,Phoenix,Scottsdale,Glendale,Peoria

I am so sorry for your loss.  Hopefully things will start to get back to normal for you.  Here's to a better 2012.

Jan 16, 2012 09:03 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

You and your family have indeed been through a lot! Prayers to all of you and for the entire extended family! Yes, family is always first and the rest comes later. That is the way life is meant to be. If we don't have family on the front burner, we have nothing.

Jan 19, 2012 12:59 AM
Gabrielle Kamahele Rhind
KGC Properties LLC, Tucson Property Management & Real Estate - Tucson, AZ
Broker/Owner

HI HARRY!  I get it - I think our lives have been similar in so many ways - but welcome back - you sound stronger and you know - I agree - family always should come first - good for you - and no one for got about you here on the Rain!

Jan 19, 2012 07:21 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

This may be a very belated response. Nonetheless, WELCOME BACK!!!

I definitely concur to the three points you stated. Wish you the best that 2012 can bring.

Jan 21, 2012 12:11 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Here to serve ALL-Thanks for the upbeat comments

Jan 21, 2012 01:41 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Harry, and aren't you blessed that you had the means and the career that allowed you to do this and not lose your job or your client base. We have such a great job! Welcome back!

Sharon

Jan 25, 2012 02:59 PM
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services Inc - Gulf Breeze, FL
Buyers Agent 800-309-3414 Pace and Gulf Breeze,Fl.

Sorry for you loss Harry, my broker had ask if you had posted in a while as I was always carrying him things that you had written. Good luck with your new position as well.

Jan 29, 2012 11:50 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Congratulations on the feature.  I would have commented on that one, but you wouldn't have gotten any points.  Your posts are informative and right on the money.  Have a great weekend.

Feb 16, 2012 09:57 PM