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Services for Real Estate Pros with pha logistix inc

 

A Great Gift!

Most of us who work in the service industry thrive on repeat business and referrals from past clients…. Receiving an email like the one below is one of the greatest compliments and gifts I could receive this Holiday Season! (emphasis in the email added by me)

Date: Tue, Dec 18, 2012 3:22 pm
> Subject: Good acting vs. bad acting.
> To: "Peggy Hughes" <info@peggyhughes.com>
>
> Greetings, Peggy.  About 3.5 years ago, you relocated me from San Francisco to Napa.  At the time, I thought you did a really great job.  Top notch.  I was very happy with the process and the end result.  But sometimes, you don't know how well a thing is done until you see it done wrong.  Sort of like acting: when it's done well, you don't notice it.
>
> Well, now I have a renewed and increased appreciation because I've seen it done wrong.  I have moved back to San Francisco.  I hired someone local to Napa to help.  I would have called you, but there was so much on-site stuff to do (organizing, winnowing, a garage sale, packing) that I thought it best to work with someone nearby.  The upfront work went pretty well, but the move was a bit of a disaster.  This was a case of my turning the reins over to someone else, and by the time I realized the wagon was going over a cliff, it was too late to take the reins back.
>
> So here I sit, dispirited, in a disheveled apartment.
>
> Can you help me finish this move and make mine a happy, functioning home?
>
> Hope so,
>
> Kayne

Of course I replied to the email right away and will be meeting with Kayne today to assess what needs to be done to make her living space less chaotic…

Don’t forget… A Happy Move is an Organized Move!

Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

 

Great compliment from your previous client! And I think they have a great point, they don't know how good a professional is at their job, until they have a "lesser" experience to compare it to.

 

Dec 19, 2012 01:40 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

That's a great point, Catherine... and one I've never given much thought too.  Thank you for your comments.

Dec 19, 2012 01:55 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

That past client is going to be a raving fan of yours forever.  It's awesome to know your work is still being appreciated, though unfortunate she had to have a bad experience with someone else in the industry.

Dec 19, 2012 02:57 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

So true, Chris Ann... but I'm very grateful to be given the chance to make it right!

Dec 19, 2012 03:07 AM
Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

Sometimes it's harder to fix the mess someone else made then to start from the beginning.  Very nice of you to jump in and straighten it out.

Dec 19, 2012 04:51 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Repeat business must feel so good!  Good for you Peggy!

Dec 19, 2012 05:19 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Peggy,  Lessons learned the hard way.  She reached out to you for help knowing she can, and will, get the help she needs.  Congratulations on a job well done. 

Dec 19, 2012 06:20 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Wonderful testimonial for you Peggy.  I'm sure you can get Kayne's place whipped into shape in no time and she'll appreciate all you do..........just in time for Christmas I hope.

Dec 19, 2012 07:28 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Hi Liz... while this will be a challenging project in that her new place in SF is significantly smaller, the crew and I are looking forward to it!

Kerrie - I am so blessed to receive so much repeat business.  I am honored that my client's call me back time and again...

Dec 19, 2012 10:52 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Thank you Kathleen - we're hoping to get a great deal done on Friday and Saturday!

Yes, Roger, the bulk of the work will be done at the end of the day on Saturday - just in time for the holidays. Though there will be another project in the new year finding her a better storage location and finding the boxes with her stemware and china!!

Dec 19, 2012 10:56 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

This is the type of email that would be a great gift!  It shows the professional touches that stand out and it's always nice to be remembered.

Dec 20, 2012 05:42 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

That it is, Carla... very much appreciated!

Dec 20, 2012 10:05 AM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

To my ActiveRain friend, 
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us in the community.

I wish you all things bright and beautiful
at this holiday time and throughout the year. 

 




Dec 24, 2012 12:06 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Thank you so much Leslie for the beautiful holiday wishes.... back at you!

Dec 25, 2012 01:37 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

thanks so much, David... and Happy New Year!!

Jan 05, 2013 08:25 AM