This is turning into an annual tradition. This year I had my 2nd closing that was to occur on the Tuesday before Thanksgivng. It also had a snafu that precluded us from going to settlement. This time I approached the Listing Agent with the proposal of her client allowing a Pre-Settlement Occupancy Agreement. This was challenging all around, as she was out of town and I was responsible for the care and handling of my Buyers and her Seller as well. It was like motherhood when you have 2 children to whom you don't want to exhibit any partiality. It was the epitomy of fair and honest, because I did not want the Seller to feel as if he was getting strong-armed into doing something that he didn't want to do. But he was truly gracious and wanted the Buyers to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving in their new house. This time we did execute the appropriate paperwork, because I did not want there to even be the slightest hint of a claim of impropriety against me at any time. I made certain that all i's were dotted and t's were crossed and we read every single line of the agreement word for word. These clients were a couple who are planning to live in the spacious basement, while their son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren reside int he upper 2 floors. Sometime in the next few years, the parents are planning to go on the Mission field to Albania or Italy and then the kids can rent out their part of the house to cover the mortgage. This was my 2nd Thanksgiving miracle in as many years and each is as much of a blessing as the other. This gives the holiday a truly special meaning for all concerned. In the photo below, Tony and Ann Marie surround Matt with gratitude and appreciation.
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