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It's a Small World in DC Metro Real Estate

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Capital Properties DC AB15253

I had a settlement this evening in Virginia - the happy conclusion of a five month long short sale negotiation.  As you can imagine, it was a wonderful day for the buyer and a bittersweet day for the sellers, but they handled the closing with dignity and grace. 

The settlement was moderately interesting since it started at 6:30 on February 29th - I have never had a settlement that started at 6:30 in the evening but that was not what made it really special.  It was the parties to the transaction who made it so special.

Mr. Seller was from South America.  Mrs. Seller was from South East Asia.  They met at college in Virginia. Mr. Seller converted to Mrs. Seller's religion so that they could raise their children with one religion for the whole family.  The buyer was from a country in East Africa. The buyer's agent was from Pakistan and frequently works with the title attorney, who was from India. Pakistan and India are two countries with significant political and religious issues, but these two men work together constantly. Sitting at the table we were four Muslims, one Hindu and one Episcopalian.  

Not surprisingly, there was no controversy at the table despite this diversity.  We were there united in a common goal of a smooth closing.  The sellers wanted to be done with a difficult period of their life. The buyer wanted to purchase this new home so that he could bring his bride to America. No doubt the title attorney wanted to be done and go home - and the agents wanted to be paid!  This is the face of America and the hope of our country.  I was really moved by this evening and proud to be an American - native born or not!

If you are looking for a Realtor in the DC metro area, please give the Lise Howe Group a call at 240-401-5577.  We would love to help you with all your real estate needs!

Comments (5)

Women of Westchester Working Together
Women of Westchester Working Together - West Harrison, NY
Women helping Women get ahead

That is really cool, Lise.  Yes, I guess America brings a lot of people together.

Feb 29, 2016 10:29 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Lise - you really had a diverse group of people in one place with all the same goal.

Feb 29, 2016 10:30 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

WOW Lise, talk about a diverse group. It is so awesome to meet others from other parts of the world and learn from them. Congratulations on the sale!

Feb 29, 2016 10:33 AM
LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Hi Lisa congratulations on a successful short sale journey.  The banks don't always cooperate.  

Feb 29, 2016 12:55 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Good morning Lise. Congratulations on the sale. Thank you for sharing the story.

Feb 29, 2016 07:41 PM