This holiday season I received a call 3 days before Christmas from an old client who has bought properties from my partner and I in the past. He wanted to look at homes...and he wanted to do it right then. I was up to my ears in Christmas. It was not necessarily the ideal time, but I wasn't about to pass up an opportunity in a year that was less than glorious. We made it fun, starting out every day at Starbucks with festive drinks. Christmas Eve, we finished at 6:30 pm...but it looked like we had found the perfect home! Somehow, in the few hours left in each evening, I found a way to shop for my children and friends. Since there wasn't a lot of time, I didn't mull over each gift as I usually did. I shopped on instinct and urgency.
Christmas morning was magical. My children were ecstatic with their gifts and I devoted my entire emotional energy on being grateful that I have such incredible children in my life. My work is for them and for their future. With one in college, I value every opportunity to be able to provide the life they deserve. I am their sole provider since their Dad passed away. The days following Christmas, my partner, Kim, and I set out on our continuing quest to find the perfect home for our client. We are now in negotiations and I'm so happy to have started out 2008 with the possibility of a fantastic sale. May all of you find that perfect buyer in 2008 who jump starts your year with a bang! So many negative reports can cloud our enthusiasm, but I was reminded that there will always be buyers who want to find their dream home...even in this market...and even during the holidays! Happy New Year! May it be full of optimism!
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