A CHILD'S TEARS AT A CLOSING

Such a touching story Paula, I am sure that she will adjust with time and share in her parents joy in a new home.

I remember at the age of 10 trying to cover the For Sale sign with mud when my parents were moving from my lifelong home.  Of course, everything turned out fine and my "lifetime" friends are from where we moved to.  But as a youngster it can be a huge deal, especially the older they are. 

That's sweet. Bittersweet perhaps. She'll wind up loving her new home, too!

How so very sad.... I remember when it happened to me as a ten year old. We moved from Luling, my small town home to Houston.... so big and with so many mean children. I hope it goes better for this sweet child.

Yes, we are literally helping people to change their lives when they buy and/or sell a home.

This really is important Paula. I can remember my parents deciding to move across the country when I was 12 and how I really didn't get a say in the matter. Friends, school, home, were all going to be different in a short time.

Great post today!

Paula moving can be harder on the children, and parents do need to keep that in mind.

Paula thanks for the reminder, I guess sometimes our lives get so busy we need a nudge.

Adele

Awwww, that's awesome! What she doesn't realize at her young age is that she is going to meet new people and have amazing experiences! My youngest son was small, he cried when we traded in the car for a new one...lol

Paula, a good reminder for all Realtors....it is not about the transaction, but about the people...so true!

Moves can be a happy time, but also sad to let memories go. When we sold our house, which my kids basically have lived in most of their life, it was difficult. When we found out the new owner had cut down the one big tree in the yard, it made my kids very upset, because they had fun climbing that tree and playing in its shade. I hope your seller's kids get adjusted quickly and have no more tears.

Paula, You are so right. Moves impact everyone. It's an emotional time for all. The range of emotions seems to be endless. Children and the elderly seem to be impacted the most. It's hard for elderly to leave their home of so many years and so many memories.  We must always be mindful and support our clients all through the transaction and beyond. 

Paula, such a touching story, and sometimes we focus on the parents' experiences and emotions, but we cannot forget the emotions of the kids.

Such a touching tribute and reminder of the human side of these transactions. Thank you for sharing this story.

Paula,

This photo is a great reminder to think about the feelings of the children and to not get so emotionally involved in the paperwork.

Paula-You are so right that every move is not a happy move for every member of the family.

Paula that is beautiful. Thank you for sharing!  

We are in the process of moving and have one son at home still, 16.  We were going to wait but he wants to move, start fresh. Being that he's personally struggling with making better choices for friends, grades, and well, community, he sees this move to Austin as a new beginning.  

I think when we make some of the choices and go through some of the experiences that our clients do, we remember this is not just a profession, but like you said, it's about lives.  

Hi Paula,

This was such an inspirational post and very perceptive that you realized how happy she could be but also so sad to be leaving her other home and probably the one she had grown up in for the past 10 years. Moving is stressful for everyone.