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Ringing & Singing in the Rain - Nick Pappas

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by Patricia Feager, 1/12/2017

 

Ringing and Singing in the Rain 2017- An ActiveRain Challenge 

Nick T Pappas was surprised to hear my voice the morning of January 11, 2017. Although I prefer to send a contact note first, I couldn't find the "Contact Me," feature on his blog. Therefore, I took a chance, and as fate would have it, Nick picked up the phone with gusto. He is very professional and easy to talk with about business.

 

Nick said, "Hello," to everyone on ActiveRain. He wanted all to know, he is "alive and well." He speaks highly of ActiveRain, and its members, e.g., Debbie Reynolds and Tammie White from the Franklin, TN area. That area of the country reminds him of where Nick came from in McHenry County in the City of Woodstock, in Northern, Illinois. Both have agricultural and peaceful serenity feeling of the country while still having recreational and the entertainment world, plus the arts nearby. They are about an hour and a half apart from where Nick lives. He serves the areas in Madison and Huntsville, Alabama, and he is licensed in Illinois.

 

Overall, business is very good and busy. Nick likes being busy! His outlook is basically fraternal, and he has developed many friendships as a result of being licensed in Alabama and Illinois for more than 30 years. He enjoys dialoguing with others about the business and has acquired a wealth of knowledge and life experiences. When he is very busy, it's easy to get lost in the business where he stays focused on the needs of his clients. Because of his passion for the business, he finds himself working late at the office on holidays like Christmas and New Year's and that's why he hasn't been able to write a post in a while.
 

Active Rain is a great resource to build camaraderie and knowledge which builds on his background in various aspects of the Real Estate Industry, such as Investing, Appraisal, Residential, and Property Management. 2015 was very busy and 2016 was also busy. He foresees 2017 to stay the course of being eventful for many people wishing to buy and purchase Real Estate. This business continues to be promising. His area remains in high demand because of NASA. Like many cities, it's growing fast and has its own share of growing pains.

 

When it comes to helping others to achieve their goals, Nick is unstoppable. To accommodate his heavy workload, he's thinking about forming a Team. He understands the need to have the best people working with him to achieve their goals with the primary interest in working with integrity. Personally, I think good things are in store for Nick. He really enjoys what AR has to offer and the members on ActiveRain. Hopefully, he'll get back to blogging again soon!  

 

 

 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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Comments(16)

Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Patricia Feager ,

What a nice write about your phone visit with Nick T Pappas ! I bet he tries to find time to post again thanks to your visit!

Jan 12, 2017 05:06 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Good Evening, Dorie Dillard - it was easy to find nice things to write about Nick T Pappas because he is such a great person who has spent a lot of time providing great blog posts and supporting all of us here on ActiveRain. We should never forget the ones who were a big part of our life here on ActiveRain.  

Jan 12, 2017 05:05 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Patricia Feager 

The Active Rain community is top shelf.

Jan 12, 2017 05:16 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Doug Dawes - "Top shelf," he is!


Nick T Pappas is a role model when it comes to professionalism and his knowledge and expertise goes beyond many who just stuck to one niche. I know he would appreciate being called, "To Shelf!"

Jan 12, 2017 05:07 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Patricia. Sounds like a great conversation with Nick. Hope you can visit again soon. Enjoy your day!

Jan 12, 2017 05:44 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Wayne Martin - Life is busy for all of us. We can never take anyone for granted. ActiveRain isn't just a habit, it's a method for staying current in the Real Estate Industry and to stay in touch with others who you've connected with in the past.  


You know, it may sound crazy but when I hear someone say Alabama, I always think of Nick T Pappas immediately! When you make a good impression, like you do, or Nick does, you make an undeniable connection that never goes away.  

Jan 12, 2017 05:10 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

What a nice post about your chat...thanks for highlighting it!

Jan 12, 2017 06:59 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR® - I was proud to write this about Nick T Pappas and happy you read it!


Thanks, Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

Jan 12, 2017 05:11 PM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Patricia, thank you so much for the shout out and your call. Yes, it has been busy as evidenced by the interruption even during our conversation. I've missed AR and posting regularly, but I do check in every day with the intention of getting back in the AR habit...unfortunately there are only so many hours in the day. Anyway, I enjoyed talking with you and revisiting our common Illinois connection.

Jan 12, 2017 08:24 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Nick T Pappas - I really enjoyed our conversation too! I remember waking up that morning starting on AR and I said to myself, I should contact Nick some day... immediately something inside triggered me to say, why not today? So I did! I was very thankful you answered the phone and returned my call after you took your other call. 


It was a good talk and I appreciated talking about our IL history. I loved Woodstock and McHenry County! It sounds like you're in a good place where you are and I hope you get up North to experience the cooler weather more often too. I also hope you find the freedom to break free every now and then and give us a post or two. We'd all love to hear from you!

Jan 12, 2017 05:15 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Patricia - I haven't seen Nick around for some time so it's great that you picked up the phone and had a great conversation.  He's an upbeat guy!

Jan 12, 2017 12:04 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Anna Banana Kruchten - When you get an upbeat person on the phone, it's hard to say goodbye. Nick T Pappas is definitely upbeat and has so much knowledge about the Real Estate Industry. We talked about his Victorian home in Northern, IL. I think it would make a great blog post story because Victorians have so many interesting features and characteristics, not found in newer construction.


Well, I hope you're doing well Anna. As always, I enjoy our AR conversations here on AR and think you're just peachy!

Jan 12, 2017 05:20 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Patricia good choice in making Nick one of your calls.  I have talked to Nick on the phone a couple of times in the past, and he is an AR member who I would like to meet face to face someday.

Jan 12, 2017 12:35 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

George Souto - I could just see the two of you sitting down for a drink and never leaving the table. You and Nick T Pappas should find a way to reconnect. We make a point to stay in touch with our past clients, we need to try harder to stay connected with people who matter and we connect with to talk about other things too. 


Have a great night!

Jan 12, 2017 05:22 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Patricia, I miss seeing Nick in the rain, glad to hear you had the opportunity to talk to home.

Jan 12, 2017 12:45 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Beth Atalay - I'm willing to bet you're not the only one who misses Nick T Pappas in the rain. I would guess Sharon Tara does too! 


To be honest, it's not easy for me to pick up the phone to talk about anything other than business with clients anymore. Yet, it feels so good when I do, like when we had our couple of conversations. I realize now, it's very important for us to do that and make the time now, while we can and never put off doing today until tomorrow... for tomorrow may not come. 


You and I will talk again, I know that!

Jan 12, 2017 05:25 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Patricia, You made a great choice in calling Nick.  At least we know why he has not be posting regularly.  He is one busy man ... and as he says ... and I know ... there are only so many hours in a day. 

Jan 12, 2017 02:44 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Kathleen Daniels - We need to resolve to make the calls to colleagues and check in on those who are MIA or we just have a feeling, they could use a call. Let's all squeeze more time in for those who are always on our mind, or at least, occasionally on our mind. Life can't be, all about business, can it?

Jan 12, 2017 05:27 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Patrica

It's nice to reach out to our ActiveRain members.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 12, 2017 06:56 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Lou Ludwig - Yes! And it feels good to be on the other side of the receiver too! People are valuable too!

Have a nice evening!

Jan 12, 2017 07:20 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

I don't know that Nick, but it sounds as if he had good things to blog about, so i hope he gets back to sharing some of them soon.

Jan 14, 2017 01:15 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Nick & Trudy Vandekar - I hope Nick T Pappas gets back to blogging too! I feel confident you enjoy reading his posts too!


Have a wonderful evening!

Jan 14, 2017 05:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Patricia- I am so glad that you did some ringing and singing with Nick T Pappas I haven't seen him around in a bit so your post confirmed just what I thought..he's busy!  And, that's good news!  

Jan 14, 2017 02:35 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Kathy Streib - As a result of AcvtiveRain, we have formed great relationships with many people over the years. All my worries were over as soon as he picked up the phone and I heard his cheery voice. Nick T Pappas is one of those guys who is unforgettable! 

Jan 14, 2017 05:23 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Patricia, Nick is really a great person and very professional. I had sent him a referral and he was always keeping me informed. It so happened the sellers decided not to sale. Great shout out for Nick.

Jan 14, 2017 02:41 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® - Some people say they are professional but their actions speak otherwise. In Nick T Pappas case, he connects the dots and never leaves anyone hanging. I like working with people like that who keep you informed.


I appreciate both of you!

Jan 14, 2017 05:26 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Thank you Patricia for extending the hand of friendship and reaching out to Nick T Pappas. I knew his business was red hot and that he was having a great year. Now he knows we all miss him and hopefully he will find time to check in every now and then. I wish him the best in 2017.

I appreciate your participation in Ringing and Singing.

 

Jan 15, 2017 07:20 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Patricia, I just wanted to stop back by to thank you and all the other AR Members for their kind words of encouragement. I don't know any other real estate forum whose members readily shares knowledge, creates such friendships and brings out the best in its members.

Jan 15, 2017 11:11 AM