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Want to Shop the at Medical Supply Store? Me Neither.

By Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Real Estate Agent with Movoto DRE #01485322

September 21, 2015 03:11 AM

Want to Go Shopping at the Medical Supply Store?

Me Neither.

The things that come up in real estate can be really interesting and seemingly not related to real estate.

I was holding open house at one of my listings. The client, who is in her early 70's hadn't left the house yet. We started chatting and she mentioned that her doctor had advised her she needs to march in place for seven minutes a day to improve her strength and endurance.

I asked her her how the marching was coming along. Did she feel better? Stronger? She said she'd never done it. What? Why? I told her to get up and I'd march in place with her.

She didn't want to do it. She gave me a look. I gave her a look.

Then I asked her if she'd rather march in place for seven minutes a day or if she's looking forward to shopping at the medical supply store for a walker.

She reluctantly got up and we marched in place for seven minutes. I asked her to send me a text each day after she did her seven minute march. She's been marching regularly and I'm really proud of my nice client!

She was happy to report that she has more energy and can make it up and down the stairs more easily when she visits her daughter's house. She seemed genuinely surprised that marching in place would help her! She even said she thinks she ought to increase her time and add arm movements. I thought that was so cool.

My client started calling me her coach. I said all I did was give her a little push. Now, she jokingly calls me her pusher.

Keep moving. Every little bit helps.

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John Meussner

Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI - Fair Oaks, CA

#MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852

That's pretty awesome. Always nice to make a personal connection with the people we work with in addition to the normal business stuff. Hopefully you'll be getting lots of those texts.

Sep 21, 2015 05:00 AM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

You do a great job Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA ....That's such a great lesson for all of us ....Thanks!

Have a great night and make sure you do your marching

Sep 21, 2015 08:29 AM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

She's been doing really well. She gives me examples of things that were previously difficult that she can now accomplish more easily. It's actually pretty gratifying John Meussner.

Thanks Rob Thomas. Being kind and helpful doesn't have to start and stop at selling a house. I promise to get my cardio in before the end of the day. 😄

Sep 21, 2015 09:32 AM

Rob Thomas

Bristol, TN

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

What a good motivator you were for her. Just a little nudge was all it took.

Sep 21, 2015 11:55 AM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

That is really cool! I like your analogy, I'm definitely going to have to keep that one in my tool box!

Sep 21, 2015 12:32 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

It is wonderful when folks can become a little more physically active, and experience a boost in energy levels, and a feelings of well being. You did good!

Sep 21, 2015 01:11 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

You're so nice to say it that way Chris Ann Cleland. I sort of made her do it, but she kept doing it on her own! I saw that she dragged her feet when she walked. I said she needed to lift her feet or she's going to face plant. That's when she mentioned the doctor's seven minute a day recommendation.

Thanks Ryan Huggins. Definitely keep it in the tool box. It brought the message home for my nice client. I've seen people slowly lose their mobility and it's almost as though it sneaks up on them.

Sep 21, 2015 01:14 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Gainesville, VA

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

when my grandmother got home from rehab after a stroke she said to me "I'm so glad I'm not in boot camp anymore". Little did she know I would be her drill sgt. for the next few years.

Job well done Jill.

Sep 21, 2015 02:04 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Thanks Myrl Jeffcoat. Being active is the key to staying active. I think my nice client has see the light.

That's fantastic Tammy Lankford drill sgt. Your grandmother probably grumbled all the way and was really thankful to you for all you did for her and what you made her do for herself.

Sep 21, 2015 02:25 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

She lived 19 years after that stroke Jill. The last few years she was wheel chair bound, but she actually was featured in the local paper for getting back to gardening after her stroke.

Sep 21, 2015 02:34 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

That's really great Tammy Lankford. I really like that you let her know she was just getting a different drill sgt. and that boot camp wasn't over.

Sep 21, 2015 03:10 PM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jill, good for you helping your client, and it is true, get moving or the walker will be needed!

Sep 21, 2015 10:21 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Thanks Joan Cox. I'm glad she took the push and kept moving. No one wants to have to use a walker if it can be avoided

Sep 22, 2015 01:22 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Coach I mean Jill that is very nice of you, thanks to our dog I get to get up from the Laptop at least four times a day:))Endre

Sep 24, 2015 03:46 PM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

Dogs are awesome, aren't they? A big shout out to your dog for keeping you moving. What kind of dog do you have? Being the big dog lover that I am, I have to know. A picture would be nice, too!

Sep 25, 2015 08:22 AM