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The Week Before Christmas, and All Through the Town...

By
Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

With apologies to Clement Clark Moore for this parody by Margaret Woda, based on his "A Visit from St. Nicholas"

 

ChristmasGarland

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town,
Not a buyer was stirring, the market was down.
Our sale sign was posted in front with care,
In hopes that some buyers soon would be there.

The children were curled up reading in bed,
And visions of moving danced in dad's head.
Now Grandma in her sweater, and pa in his cap,
Were asleep near the fire, taking a nap.

When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
I leaped from my chair to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Pulled back the curtains and threw up the sash.

The road wasn't shoveled, there was new-fallen snow
And neighborhood children were playing below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a red SUV, full of people, right here.

With a little ol' driver, not lively or quick,
I knew in a moment it wasn't Saint Nick.
I called to the family, and everyone came,
As I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Grandma! now, Grandpa! now Steven and Harry!
Call Susan and Tim, Elizabeth and Mary!
Buyers are coming, there's no time to spare!
Turn lights on, make beds! Pick up toys everywhere!"

As Margaret's clients came up the front walk
I was so excited I could barely talk.
The kids jumped into action, and each knew his chore,
We had to be finished, when they got to the door;

And then, in a twinkling, we left just in time
The buyers were there now, ringing the chime.
As I looked o'er my shoulder, I saw they'd arrived.
And Margaret invited them to step inside.

She was dressed all in red, from her head to her toe,
We could trust our agent, our house to show.  
For buyers today, she knew how to find
All the features they wanted, what they had in mind.

Big rooms made them happy!  The closets did, too,
They loved the new kitchen, and baths all in blue.
A big ol' smile appeared on their face,
Of the homes seen today, this might be the place!

Then quick as they came, they all disappeared,
And they might not buy, that's what I feared.
We went back inside, sat down for a meal,
We cried, then we laughed, how should we feel?
 
Margaret drove to her office, with buyers in tow,
For she knew what to do now, an experienced pro.
She sold lots of homes that were not nice as mine,
She told me herself that our home is fine.

She had not a doubt, but went straight to her work
Explained all the contracts, then turned with a jerk,
And laying her pencil aside on her desk,
Shook hands with the buyers, and wished them the best.

She sprang from the office, and rushed to our side,
And we listened carefully before we signed.
Then I heard her exclaim, with a SOLD sign in sight,
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!"

Christmas Sold

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Comments (64)

Pam Graham
All Real Estate Options - Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, Clay & St Johns Counties
That was awesome! How long did it take for you to think that up and get it on paper...or should I say on the computer screen.
Dec 23, 2007 07:27 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Wayne - Thank you, glad you like my graphic!

Pam - Not long - it just sort of flowed...  Honestly the best rhymes came that way.  A few cases where I got really stymied, the resulting rhyme was kinda forced.

Dec 23, 2007 10:29 AM
Susan Trombley
Trombley Real Estate - Wake Forest, NC
Broker/Realtor, Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngs
I can see you took sometime with this one and it turned out very well. Merry Christmas.
Dec 23, 2007 11:37 AM
Donna Yates
BHGRE - Metro Brokers - Blue Ridge, GA
Blue Ridge Mountains
Margaret:  You never disappoint, not only in showing your expertise in your field but your creativity is to be envied.  A Gold Star doesn't seem like it's enough.  Well done all the way around.
Dec 23, 2007 08:09 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Donna, You are so good for my ego! 

Susan, Thank you! Enjoy your holiday.

Dec 23, 2007 10:48 PM
Katie Landon Lewes
Jack Lingo REALTORS - Lewes, DE
REALTORS

 3D Santa Margaret that was awesome!  Congrats on a wonderful poem and your sale!  Merry Christmas

 

 







Dec 23, 2007 11:33 PM
Brett Noel
Keller Williams - Paso Robles, CA
what a fun read, thx for sharing
Dec 24, 2007 04:10 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Brett - Thanks, Merry Christmas!

Katie - 'Glad ActiveRain has given us a chance to reconnect!

Dec 24, 2007 07:22 PM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic
I wont forward it. It was so cute though. have a Merry CHRISTmas Day!!!!
Dec 24, 2007 11:23 PM
Ginger S
Wilkinson & Associates, Wilmington NC - Wilmington, NC
Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation~

Margaret, I love a good rhyme, especially at Christmas time. Merry Christmas to you and congratulations on your featured post.

Ginger

Dec 25, 2007 01:46 AM
D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578

This is a good one indeed.  I like your red ribbon Sold sign too.  Merry Christmas

Don

Dec 25, 2007 01:52 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Donald, Thank you!  'Glad you enjoy enjoyed it!

Ginger and Roger, lol... that's cute... you're pretty good at rhyme yourself!

Robert, Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

Dec 25, 2007 09:27 AM
Kathy Clulow
Uxbridge, ON
Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results
Margaret - As I was reading your poem many thoughts crossed through my mind! Awesome, Amazing, well said,  You certainly are one very talented person. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Dec 26, 2007 12:23 AM
Sharon Simms
Coastal Properties Group International - Christie's International - Saint Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS
Margaret - wonderful rendition. The original was written by Clement Moore who supposedly lived in Newport, Rhode Island. When I was growing up the poem would always be read at the house he lived in.
Dec 26, 2007 12:23 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Kathy, thank you! You are very good for my ego. 

Sharon, that's a cool piece of trivia.  Thanks for sharing.

Dec 26, 2007 12:24 PM
"Tommy" Decebal
HomeSpector Inc. 516-851-5833 - Farmingdale, NY
Adamescu Long Island NY MASTER Home Inspector

Wishing You HAPPY HOLIDAYS and Best Wishes for A GREAT YEAR 2008.

New York Certified Home Inspector Long Island NY Tommy   Nassau/Suffolk/Queens Home Inspections
Dec 28, 2007 03:03 PM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!
Margaret- What a great post, I did not know you were such a good poet! And great that you got featured for your great talent! Katerina
Dec 28, 2007 05:01 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Tommy, thank you!  I'm not nearly as good as I should be at keeping up with the non-Realtor posts... I hope to see you more in 2008.

Katerina - I did a really great mailout a few years ago when I sold a home right before Christmas - customized to the neighborhood and the people's names.  But I couldn't find it, and had to write a new one.

Dec 28, 2007 10:21 PM
Kristin Small
RE/MAX Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
Margaret,  Very clever and cute post!  Have a safe and happy new year.
Dec 29, 2007 05:01 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation
Thank you, David and Kristin.  I hope you have a nice weekend and New Year celebration to wrap up your holiday season.
Dec 29, 2007 06:30 AM