A week ago I met a family for the first time to show them homes. Hard-working people, two kids, renting all their lives - and now ready to buy.
They found me online, as many of my clients do. I told them I would be honored to help them...as I always tell my clients, because I really mean it.
As we stood looking out of the 2nd floor window at the yard of one of the homes, the boy asked me, "is this just a house?"
I gave him my complete and undivided attention, understanding that this question was very important.
I said, "yes, this is just a house."
His response made clear where we were going, "so not an apartment?"
To which I said, "no, this is just a house. And any home I show you will be just a house. How does that sound?"
The corners of his mouth turned up, a twinkle came to his eye, and he said "Good. Because I want to plant seeds."
His Mom quickly added, "He loves to garden."
We all stood there, looking out of the window. I pointed to the little garden on the property next door and said, "You can plant seeds here just like they have done next door".
This was the moment - it cemented my relationship with this family - and certainly with this sweet boy. It also reinforced why I do what I do --- to help people.
I will keep you posted on "the boy that wants just a house" but I can tell you this, I have never been more committed to a cause.
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