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The letter that made me smile all day

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Real Estate Agent with Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 MD594797

I work for Thank YousWhen I stopped by my office yesterday, I had a little surprise waiting for me. In the middle of preparing office files for two new contracts, going through my to-do list in my head, responding to texts ... I checked my mail. The kind that has a stamp on it.

Among the solicitations, invitations, junk and REALTOR® mag there was a letter from MA & NH Real Estate Broker Catherine Condon. I admit that the name didn't immediately ring a bell but as soon as I started reading her letter, I remembered.

Catherine contacted me last summer because one of her relatives was about to relocate to Silver Spring, MD. They knew nothing about the area and hoped to pick my brain a bit. My pleasure! We emailed back and forth but didn't actually get the chance to meet up because they were only visiting for one day.

We all thought that it would be best to find a nice apartment complex for now (due to low inventory & sticker shock) and I was happy to hear that it all worked out. Catherine's relative is all settled in and enjoying everything the Silver Spring, MD area has to offer.

What made me smile all day was the fact that Catherine took the time to write me such a personal letter. She thanked me for answering all their questions and told me that my insight and feedback on various areas of the city and surrounding communities was very instrumental in allowing them to fine tune their search. I love it!

I work for THANK YOUs! (I borrowed this quote from the fabulous Margaret Rome and I hope she won't mind) - it simply made my day.

Thank you Catherine for the letter that made me smile all day. Tomorrow I will pay it forward.  

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Andrea Bedard
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Comments(10)

Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Andrea,

Those letters are what make us smile, aren't they?  What a lovely way to start a day!

Mar 19, 2014 02:00 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

It was a fabulous way to start the day Lisa. I need to pay it forward and brighten someone else's day!

Mar 19, 2014 02:31 PM
Eric Crane -- Your Full Service, Discount Fee Realtor®
DPR Realty LLC - Gilbert, AZ
Greater Metro Phoenix Arizona

Hi, Andrea -- nice testimonial and a great feel good story for our industry -- plenty of wonderful people in our industry (like you!)

Mar 19, 2014 03:23 PM
Michele Webler -Farm and Ranch Specialist
Idaho Real Homes LLC - Rathdrum, ID
Serving North Idaho and E. Wa

Awesome way to start the day!  Those type of days happen to stick to us for days I think.  Congrats for making someone happy!

Mar 19, 2014 03:25 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Hi Andrea, it is so nice to receive a Thank You note, thanks for sharing your joy with us too.

Mar 19, 2014 04:40 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Ditto Eric!

The best way to start the day Michele.. I'll pay it forward.

It is Bob, it just makes your day.

Mar 19, 2014 11:49 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Andrea~ Something is as simple as a thank you note can truly make a difference for a day (or more)!

Mar 20, 2014 01:42 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

That's great, Andrea, and it doesn't surprise me at all. I know your insight helped them make their choices. Good for you.

Mar 20, 2014 01:38 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

I love this post!! As Mike said above...It does not surprise me. You are kind and generous and treat people with respect. I am looking forward to seeing and talking with you at the MeetUp on Tuesday in Annapolis.

Thanks for the mention.

Mar 21, 2014 01:52 PM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

The smallest gestures can have the biggest impact, Donna. I need to do more.

Thank you Mike!

It was good to see you today Margaret. Thank you so very much!

Mar 25, 2014 01:14 PM