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Another Day in Kentucky! Look what I get to see while I work...

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lizette Realty - Richmond KY 205403

Another Day in Kentucky! Look wahat I get to see while I work... 

 Not long after I enjoyed my morning coffee, I loaded up Old Bessie with signs for my new listing. Brrrr....why is it suddenly so cold outside? It feels like a winter day. 

I searched in my closet for a much warmer coat. On second thought better grab one with a hood. A pair of work boots might be good to have on hand too.

The frame for my sign had been freshly coated with a dusting of white paint a few hours before as I stood in the morning frost. Now it too got packed in the trunk for an  upcoming deposit in some rich Kentucky loam.

Last check to see I had everything I would need to take care of my new seller's vacant house. Extra keys...yes I had 2 more cut yesterday when I had a moment to stop in the hardware store. Supra lock for the door, charged key to open it, copies of the listing to leave for the seller in a kitchen drawer...I think I'm ready to roll!

I point Old Bessie toward Berea and off we go. As I head down the road I can't help but think how gorgeous all the trees along the road are. Eye candy is EVERYWHERE! So....I stopped right in the road and took this picture right through my front windshield cause I don't want to forget this moment. November 15, 2007. Another day and all the wind might carry these leaves away and all I will have is just this memory. Now, you get to see it too.

By the time I get to the house the wind is really whipping me around and I am so glad I brought that heavier coat.I pulled up the FSBO signs and found a great spot for my sign. Put my lock on the front door and tested it, adjusted the thermostat. opened cabinets under the sink in case it gets too cold, noted that the smoke alarms were chirping, then went out back to tidy up the pool area and stashed unneeded items in the storage shed.

Whew....so glad that's completed! Would you believe that by the time I got home some fellow called me about the house? He had driven by my sign.  Hmmm..maybe I should have buried St. Joseph while there.  You never know what might help!

 

Lizette Fitzpatrick - Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

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Comments(32)

Mitchell J Hall
Manhattan, NY
Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn
Beautiful picture, I love Fall. This morning it turned winter here. Today will be the first time I need to wear the winter coat. We've had an Indian Summer up until today.
Nov 16, 2007 01:30 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Mitchell, I envy you! I love New York any time of the year. I plan to be there later in January 08. Last time I was there during that time it had just snowed 22 inches. It was magical to run around on the streets and shop.
Nov 16, 2007 01:55 AM
Lola Audu
Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate - Grand Rapids, MI
Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI ~Welcome Home!
This was really fun to read...the pictures and the vivid imagery in your writing had me with you all the way!
Nov 16, 2007 03:21 AM
Ann Cummings
RE/MAX Shoreline - NH and Maine - Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth NH Real Estate Preferrable Agent

Hi Lizette - what a beautiful picture!!  Eye-candy for sure.  When I see things like that, it usually makes me really appreciate all the beauty around me.

It is getting a tad bit chilly these days.

Ann

Nov 16, 2007 09:43 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Lizette, The picture is stunning.  I see the leaves here too and occasionally stop to watch them fall---too soon they will be all gone!  It's cold here already, we didn't get out of the 40's today :(
Nov 16, 2007 11:03 AM
South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX
Lizette, thanks for sharing that gorgeous display of mother natures handiwork. 
Nov 16, 2007 12:37 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Lola - Thanks for stopping by to read my story. Hope you have a great weekend!

Ann - I guess we can't put off winter. I'm glad it stayed warm here for a long time.

Carole - Thanks! I think it will warm up here a bit tomorrow. I plan to work on art and outside Christmas lights.

 Gail - It was a pleasure. I love fall weather and aa the colorful trees.

 

Nov 16, 2007 02:18 PM
Connie King
Sevierville, TN
Great photo.   Looks like Tennessee.      A Vacant?    Maybe a little staging would help your seller.  :)
Nov 17, 2007 11:43 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Connie - They went in and cleaned up the yard better today. The seller does like to decorate...I'll make some suggestions for her. Any ideas I can share?
Nov 17, 2007 11:49 AM
Connie King
Sevierville, TN

Hey, Lizette.   I do think they should consider "staging" the public rooms,  like living room and dining room.   It helps potential buyers visualize the space as they would use it themselves.   If you have any inside shots of the house you could email me and I would suggest some specific furniture placement and accessories.

Have a great Thanksgiving!

 

 

Nov 20, 2007 10:50 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Hi Connie! I think in the next few days they are going to put new carpet in a few rooms. Right now the house is totally empty. Any tips for an empty one?
Nov 20, 2007 03:11 PM
Erby Crofutt
B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY
The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

They are beautiful pictures.  I've got several I'll be sharing in a day or two, if I get the time from a surfeit of work.

Old Bessie?  What a name for that snazy little sports car you drive!

 

 

Nov 20, 2007 10:19 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Erby - I know those pics will be pretty ones! Our fall color is a month late. Very weird! Old Bessie is my old car...a Toyota Avalon with 149000 miles on it. I drove it for the first 4 years in real estate. I still keep it to do things where I require room for clients or hauling stuff. Sometimes it's like a farm truck! It's been a good one. I haven't named the other one yet. That might be a good post! 
Nov 20, 2007 11:54 PM
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
those colors are absolutely stunning!!!
Nov 20, 2007 11:56 PM
David A. Podgursky PA
THE PODGURSKY GROUP @ Re/Max Direct - Boynton Beach, FL
THE PODGURSKY GROUP - Make the Right Move!

I wish my palm fronds in the front yard would do something different...

I miss Autumn...

I did get the Autumny smell though... driving across the center of the state through Sugar Cane country they were doing a controlled burn off :)... smelled nice with a touch more caramel than trees provide

Nov 21, 2007 01:09 AM
Erby Crofutt
B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY
The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

Ah, we all need that old "farm truck" every now and then.

Maybe a "Name Lizette's Snazzy Little Sports Car" Contest" would bring up some interesting suggestions for a name???

Good luck with it.

 

 

Nov 21, 2007 05:50 AM
Thesa Chambers
West + Main - Bend, OR
Principal Broker - Licensed in Oregon
eye candy - I love it.... we are seeing eye candy here in the way of snow on the mountains... thanks for sharing - loved your story
Nov 21, 2007 08:47 AM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Thesa , I can't believe that you already have snow! How exciting!!!
Nov 21, 2007 12:43 PM
Connie King
Sevierville, TN
I will email you some basics,  if your client already has anything to use that will be helpful to stage to show.
Nov 21, 2007 10:41 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes
Connie - Thanks for helping me. I'll take a look at it and make some adjustments. Happy Thanksgiving!!! 
Nov 21, 2007 11:34 PM