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The Power of ActiveRain Connections - It's All About The People

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with KD Realty - 408.972.1822 CA DRE#01366594

The Power of ActiveRain Connections - It's All About The People

ActiveRain and real estate is truly about the people and the connections we make. We list and sell homes for people.  Without the people there would be no homes to list and sell.  

I truly marvel at the connections we make in ActiveRain and with the people who become our clients.  Earlier this year I received a referral from Elisa Uribe. Fortunately I did win the business on the referral - whew!  How embarrassing would that have been if they did not hire me?  Ah, but I digress. 

I listed Elisa's friends home in Milpitas. We had a successful outcome with the sale of the home. The home was sold because the couple were getting married in Korea on October 12, 2013.  

Graphic of a wedding coupleI recently received an invitation to their wedding reception.  

What an honor it is is to make these connections with people and then be included in their celebration of their blessed event. 

The people are what make the business of real estate so much fun. The role we play in listing and selling homes is a huge event in their lives.  We spend a lot of time with them, communicating via email, text and phone. Of course there is a connection made during the process.  

Some connections are stronger than others. Some people appreciate what we do more than others. Sometimes we establish a business connection as their go to Realtor®.  Sometimes we create life-long friendships. 

In the 11 years I have been a Realtor® I've been invited to many client events including Thanksgiving dinner.  Some of my best friends today are people who are my past clients. Had I not listed their San Jose home for sale they likely would not be part of my life today. 

I am so grateful for all of the people I've been honored to serve and for the connections and friendships I have made. 

The business of real estate is not all a bed of roses but one thing is for certain, the good far outweighs the bad. 

The Power of ActiveRain Connections - It's All About The People - By Kathleen Daniels, San Jose Homes for Sale - 1-408-972-1822 

 

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“From the moment we met Kathleen, we were impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, patience, respect, humor, attention to detail, and compassion.  She's the Whole Package ~ excellent agent and wonderful human being!  In a potentially stressful experience, we have felt in good hands all along.  We are so grateful and recommend her without hesitation!”

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Comments(11)

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I was talking to JaCi yesterday -- you met her at Bryan's winery thing for Active Rain -- and we were discussing how sometimes clients don't know what really goes on behind the doors because we spare them the details.  So our job looks amazingly easy to some. But I do try to explain what happens because clients like to hear it. And they also value what we do -- if we don't tell them, who will?

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Nov 10, 2013 01:47 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

So many wonderful things can happen when you dance "in the Rain".....and so many wonderful people, like yourself, can become lifelong friends.

Nov 10, 2013 03:13 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

This a very true Kathleen.  We are helping them with the most personal item . . . their home.  When we are welcomed BACK to it, outside our official capacity as their agent, it's the nicest of compliments!  

Nov 10, 2013 05:12 AM
Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

That is awesome, Kathleen, and wow what an honor to be invited to a wedding. - Debbie

Nov 10, 2013 05:56 AM
John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Kathleen  I go out of my way to be around people I like and make me feel good...people that make me a better person...  THANKS!  You're it!  (Here's hoping they think the same of me!)

Nov 10, 2013 09:22 AM
Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA
I just reblogged your post! It's exactly how I feel. So much we can learn and grow from each other.
Nov 10, 2013 11:56 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Kathleen ~ I have many past clients that are now my friend.  That's the bonus in our profession!

Nov 10, 2013 03:33 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

I'm not surprised that so many think that highly of you to invite you to their events. You deserve the respect that you get from those that you work with. Nice job getting the transaction accomplished.

Make it a great week!

Nov 10, 2013 11:38 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Weddings, house warmings, baby namings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, family picnics, holiday parties....all because we did a great job and are their "go to Realtor®. It is an honor to be invited.

Nov 11, 2013 10:17 AM
The Villages Realty
The Villages Realty - San Jose, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Nice post about an interesting topic.  Always enjoyable to read your postings.

Jan 15, 2017 04:59 PM
Eagle Ridge Realty
Eagle Ridge Realty - Gilroy, CA
"Our Performance Will Move You!"

Kathleen, as always you wrote a nice and informative post.  Keep it up.

Jan 16, 2017 08:25 AM