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The Value of Stability

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Florida Network Realty BK 3030920

Jacksonville Beach Realtor

I just had a most amazing voicemail message - from one of my very first buyers!

She has called me several times for help with refinancing, and I was hoping she was calling with great news, since she said she was calling me from Italy.

She called me to help her short sell the house, unfortunately. I say unfortunately since she is military, and may have been able to participate in the HAP program if she had decided on this direction a year ago, but still, I'm thrilled she still has my phone number, and that my phone number has not changed. 

That is part of the value of stability: same phone number, same person, same profession. 

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Carol Zingone is a full service Broker Associate proudly affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty in Atlantic Beach, FL.  I help buyers and sellers locally, regionally, and internationally.  With hundreds of happy buyers and sellers over the course of my career, I'm thrilled to help first time buyers, military buyers, seniors, investors, 1031 exchange properties, short sales and REO's.  I have spent hours honing my expertise, including the designations of: Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Loss Mitigation Certification (LMC) , Short Sales, Foreclosures, REO's, (SFR), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES).  I pride myself on providing excellent expertise to all buyers and sellers. Search the MLS via www.carolzingone.com  for Jacksonville and area listings!

 

Comments (14)

Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Carol, good news for you in that you can assist her in the short sale of her property.  Unfortunately so many wait until it is too late to reach out for help.  My heart aches for her.

Aug 01, 2013 08:43 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Excellent.  I never tire of hearing this kind of story Carol.  Obviously you made a lasting impression on her.  Kudos to you.

Aug 01, 2013 09:38 AM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Carol.  The challenge is to survive in this business.  Then your business becomes one of referrals.

Aug 01, 2013 08:27 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Carol, stability and longevity are the pillars of a successful real estate career! Enjoy your day!

Aug 01, 2013 09:28 PM
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living
Carol, that is so true. How often have you tried to contact an agent whose business card you collected at some time only to find put that the number is no blogger in service and the email address doesn't work.
Aug 01, 2013 09:54 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Carol it is a nice feeling when past clients do remember us. I saw the pictures of the tornado in Jacksonville. i hope you are ok? Have a great Friday

Aug 01, 2013 11:03 PM
Ralph Gorgoglione
Metro Life Homes - Palm Springs, CA
California and Hawaii Real Estate (310) 497-9407
Maintaining stability in a world of volatility isn't always easy, but as you pointed out, very important for maintaining relationships.
Aug 02, 2013 12:19 PM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Carol, congratulations! you survived the real estate storm and kept the same phone number. It is a joy to hear from your past client.

Aug 03, 2013 11:30 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Carol, I know you can help her and that is fantastic that she could still find you and wanted to.

Aug 04, 2013 01:41 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Carol,

This is a very nice way to express the value of stability.  Happy Sunday, A

Aug 04, 2013 04:01 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Real estate agents have to maintain stability because if you don't there's always someone else ready to jump. Good point, Carol. And, yes, he's a Percheron.

Aug 05, 2013 01:19 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Best wishes for a successful transaction.

I love your photograph. Many of us wish we were walking on the beach today.

Aug 05, 2013 01:26 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I certainly hope that you can help her, Carol.  Sounds like she should have made this decision a lot sooner.

Aug 07, 2013 10:58 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Carol-There is not question that retaining the same telephone number, e-mail address, and even URL pays off in the long run.

Aug 09, 2013 04:34 AM