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"This was my dream, I'm so happy, thank you"

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with eXp Commercial, Referral Divison RRE-BRO-LIC-75443

I work with both seller and buyer clients, but there's something about the buyer client, from the excitement of the home hunt to the helping the wheels move during the actual buying process, that is so gratifying. And after weeks or months of inspections, appraisals, mortgage processes, title reports, and surveys, the best thing is handing the key over to the smiling and thrilled new home owner.  

 

However, I just experienced the real "best thing."  I worked with clients earlier this year through several unsuccessful offers until we got to the house that worked. We managed through some frustrating issues with deck permits and an incorrectly placed shed and a finally scheduled closing on the last day of the mortgage lock. The stress of hunting for the right home and all the issues that happened during the purchasing process dissipated as the keys were handed to the new home buyers.  How wonderful!

 

And then a month later, my buyer client now friend, asked me to come over and see what she's done with the house. So off I went, and she gave me a tour of her new paint colors, and she showed me how the furniture was arranged, and she talked about how they were enjoying the deck and the property, and then she looked at me with a huge smile and said, "This was my dream, I'm so happy, thank you."  

 

And that is why I'm in this business.  To help people realize their dream, and to help them be happy. And for that, I truly thank them.

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Comments (43)

Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Rebecca - Those words really did make me so happy.

Mike - Thank you so much!

Jeanne - I hope you had a wonderful visit. These things really do provide the icing on the cake.

Eric - Thank you so much for your comments!

Wayne/Jean Marie - It is exactly why!

Nicole - The trenches are where the work gets done!  The rewards are indeed priceless.

Jul 25, 2015 03:16 AM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Kat, I love it when clients call to invite me over to see what they've done to their home! 

Jul 25, 2015 04:51 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kat we provide the same 100 per cent service but we do not get the same 100 per cent recognition, so when it comes it feels extra special. Congrats and enjoy it, Endre

Jul 25, 2015 09:04 AM
Claude Labbe
RLAH / @properties - Washington, DC
Realty for Your Busy Life

Great story.  Sometimes the road is bumpy, but usually bumpier for the client than for the agent, no matter how much we try to shield the client from the bumps.

Then this happens and you remember...yes, exactly, that's why we do this.

Nice way to end the week.

Jul 25, 2015 11:32 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I think this illustrates that it can be so rewarding working with buyers.  Hope your buyers enjoy their new home.

Jul 25, 2015 01:22 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

This is the icing on the cake Kat. There is nothng better than seeing a happy client and them telling us thank you.

Jul 27, 2015 01:07 AM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I have to agree with Debbie, there is nothing like seeing a happy client.

Jul 27, 2015 11:43 PM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Some clients are such darlings:) They are like a breath of fresh air in our daily routines.

Congratulations on another happy client:)

Jul 28, 2015 05:08 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Maria - Me too! That's always a happy moment.

Endre - That's true; we often don't, so it does feel really great.

Claude - Thank you for commenting; lately there have been a lot of bumps!

Joan - They do indeed; buyers can be fun.

Debbie - Oh, so true. Thanks for stopping by!

Barbara-Jo - It's one of the best parts of being an agent.

Inna - Thank you! That's exactly what she was; a breath of fresh air!

Jul 28, 2015 08:08 PM
Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Kat Palmiotti 

 

This is the real reason most of us are in the business. We love helping people find their dream home. 

Jul 31, 2015 01:25 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Alan - It is!  What a wonderful career.

Jul 31, 2015 02:53 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Kat Palmiotti ,  There are certain phrases that just fills us up.  That's one of them.  It feels good to help make dreams come true.

Jul 31, 2015 07:23 AM
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Good morning Kat-well you sure can not ask for much more than that! How awesome

Jul 31, 2015 10:08 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Larry- It sure does! That feeling is special.

Marco - Good morning to you as well, and no, I can't ask for much more than that!

Jul 31, 2015 11:22 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kat

It had be a great moment when you handed the keys to the new homeowners.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Aug 03, 2015 01:21 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Lou - It was wonderful!

Aug 03, 2015 08:49 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Love! Love! Love the story! You made the Kat connection in a beautiful way. Making others happy should be on everyone's yearly goals! You did a great thing and something tells me you'll be friends too. I wouldn't doubt you get referrals too and you deserve it Kat! I'm happy to read stories and testimonials like this one! Congratulations on the feature story!

Aug 03, 2015 11:47 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Kat,  there's nothing better than an elated buyer!  I loved hearing your story!

Aug 09, 2015 01:57 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Patricia - Thank you!  "the Kat connection" - I love that!  Thanks for your comment.

Sharon - Thank you also.  Happy buyers are the real goal!

Aug 11, 2015 04:25 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

You are not selling houses. You are making dreams come true for others.

Aug 20, 2015 11:41 PM