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Fishhawk Lake Real Estate--Something to Be Thankful For A Good Client!

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Real Estate Agent with John L Scott Market Center 700512026

The other day I received a last minute inquiry about looking at property here at Fishhawk Lake. All I got from the inquiry was a link from one of my listed properties and the single word "Interested!" Well, right around holidays, we all know that you get your "lookie lous" which is what WE call them around here. People who have dreams, days off around a holiday, and they just want to look.And I'm thinking this is one of them. So, I shot back a message about pre-approval before doing anything else. Well!!! If I could describe this couple as if they were a hotel, they'd be four stars! And I loved the comment they added in a follow-up e-mail, "We are not wasting your time". So, I said okay to showing property the day before Thanksgiving.

Well, they were truly wonderful to work with. They saw the value in each property, gave great feedback, took the time to sit in adirondack chairs and BREATHE and take in all of the quiet beauty that Fishhawk Lake can offer those seeking solace from a crazy urban world. I loved these two!

They weren't disparaging, but saw something positive in every property I showed them here at Fishhawk Lake. They gave me great feedback, understanding the nuances of what this quiet country community can offer people who want to raise young children to learn how to fish, appreciate nature, hike and take in the wildlife and quiet that this remote place can offer someone looking to "get away from it all". I thoroughly enjoyed them and thought that they would be a perfect pair (who are expecting their first child soon) to grace this place I call home. One of my favorite moments was when they sat down on a couch in one of the cabins, took in the silence and in hushed tones, the husband said rather in awe, "It's so quiet."

They've already e-mailed my favorite loan officer (who also owns property up here) and they've honed in on a certain lakefront property to seriously consider.As we stood at the clubhouse, looking out at gorgeous Fishhawk Lake with the water creatures making their flapping sounds and slipping over the surface with their triangular wakes forming in the water, the wife asked, "now where is our home here from the clubhouse??" I thought to myself, mmmmhmmmmm....good signs!

Fishhawk Lake November 2013

 

John G. Johnston
John G. Johnston & Associates, LLC - Westcliffe, CO
An Exclusive Buyer's Agent ~ Westcliffe, CO

Gayle  You lucky dog!  Don't you just love it when they are arranging furniture in their new home?  I always like to let people have quiet time to visualize their life in their new home.  Generally, by the time they get to lunch-time...they are ready to write an offer!  Congratulations...and keep us posted.

Nov 29, 2013 06:37 AM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

You lucky duck! Sounds like you just clicked with these folks and now, they are off and running.  Such good news.  Hope you had a great turkey day with family.

Nov 29, 2013 07:57 AM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

Good for you Gayle - and good for them! Their child will grow up appreciating the things that matter. 

Nov 29, 2013 08:38 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Gayle,

If anyone could wow them you could! I do believe you have some soon to be new neighbors!!

Nov 29, 2013 10:57 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Gayle,

Your unabashed love for Fishhawk Lake can make anyone fall in love with the place, and I am glad it looks like these people are loving it as much as you are. A

Nov 29, 2013 01:03 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I see you keep posting but for some reason they are not showing on my people I'm following.  Interesting

Nov 29, 2013 08:51 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Gayle, Good things do happen.  Perhaps it was a good sign that they claimed not to be wasting your time. It sounds like a good fit all the way around.  Congratulations!

 

Nov 29, 2013 11:06 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

John, I think they DID decide at lunch! I can't wait to reconnect and get this thing going.....hope your weekend is wonderful.

Joanna, we had many things in common...always nice to "click" immediately.Our T. Day was a bit different, but that's a story for another time.

Marte, definitely they are going to share many experiences that they also had as children!

Dorie, love ya--thanks!

Alexandra, you always say wonderful things from the heart....love you!

James, I'm sorry, but you found me otherwise, I'm still here.

Kathleen, and I'm so excited, because they are just COOL people.

 

Nov 30, 2013 02:05 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sure sign that they've made the all important "emotional connection." I sure wish my schedule was different, I was looking forward to spending day or two with you at magical Fishhawk Lake. :(

Thanks for the email - glad the little girl is doing better. Keeping her(and you) in my thoughts...

Dec 01, 2013 01:11 AM
Sondra Meyer:
EXP Realty, LLC - Corpus Christi, TX
See It. Experience It. Live It.

Gayle, I've always had this theory that great Realtor's attract great clients.  So, it doesn't surprise me in the slightest that this wonderful couple selected you to represent them.  I hope they will find the perfect home in the very near future. 

p.s.  Your photographs do such a wonderful job of demonstrating how nice it would be to sit down and relax at Fishhawk Lake.

Dec 01, 2013 04:54 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Isn't it fun to work with delightful people like that? It isn't so much like work as sharing about a community and the homes.

Dec 01, 2013 08:02 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Debb, I just wrote them that they had the same sense of awe that Larry and I did in November oh-so-long ago....they're working on the loan process and are in love with the lake they said--woohoo! (If schedules allow, I'm open to a rendezvous with you and Mel....)

Sondra, you always make me feel terrific about my photos! And I loved this comment. There have been some truly GREAT new neighbors here in the last couple of years that I've had the pleasure of working with.

Debbie, boy you got THAT right!!!

 

Dec 01, 2013 08:33 AM