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Happy Anniversary, My Home Was Re-Born 6 Years Ago Today

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Alliance Real Estate Minot

6 Years ago today my family and I moved back into our newly renovated home. While the contractor was finished with the home there was still a lot of work yet to be completed. Not the least of which was reseeding the lawn.

My flooded home exteriorIt truly was a joyous day 6 years ago and by all means I can easily equate it to anyone purchasing a brand new or a previously owned home.

While we did not hunt for a location for our "renewed" home every other aspect of having a home custom built was the same. We chose a contractor, Krema Designs, who I knew from working with on many other projects. We designed a floor plan. Although My flooded homes interiorwe used the same  exterior frame we had before the flood we came up with a totally new floor plan. We chose all/everything that went into the home from the texture finish on the walls to the floor coverings, cupboards, and cabinets.

My point with this post is that if you are a first time home Buyer or if you are about to purchase your 1st Brand New Built For YOU home you may want to work with a Realtor who has lived the experience. My advice to you will be based on ""Been There, Done That" and I'm here to help. I know the local contractors, I know what questions to ask, and I also know who/what to avoid. If you want an experienced Real Estate Agent to help you my phone number is 701-852-1197.

 

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Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

Congratulations. I cannot imagine the how terrible it was to lose everything. I am glad you were able to recover. Good luck in your re-born home.

Feb 25, 2018 03:15 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good evening Bob- been there and done that is good credentials although I don't ever wish you or anyone your experience again.

Feb 25, 2018 03:37 PM
Jim Cheney
Saint Francis Property Santa Rosa, CA - Santa Rosa, CA
Rincon Valley Realtor 707.494.1055

Experience matters Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Feb 25, 2018 03:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We were very fortunate Joseph Domino 480-390-6011 as we were warned several days in advance that the Canadian dams were not going to be able to hold these waters back so we were able to salvage many things before the flood hit.

Feb 25, 2018 03:58 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thanks Grant Schneider we learned a lot of good and bad lessons from that experience.

Feb 25, 2018 03:58 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It sure does Jim Cheney and yet some folks will purchase a home from a young agent who hasn't even bought their first car yet with their own money.

Feb 25, 2018 04:00 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Bob

Well that must have been quite the experience, from start to finish. I can't imagine living through a flood like that!

"Been there done that" can be very helpful to buyers and sellers!!

Jeff

Feb 25, 2018 04:57 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

It was an experience that the whole family will have for each of our lives Jeff Dowler .  Some very valuable lessons were learned as well.

Feb 25, 2018 05:11 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Oh my gosh ... have it really been six years?!  It seems like only yesterday that you wrote about the damage.  

Feb 25, 2018 05:43 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I know. It's hard to believe Kathleen Daniels  and then on the other hand it seems like a lifetime ago.

Feb 25, 2018 06:41 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Bob.

At my age I won't go there, I don't have the time to wait.  i wanted to see the after photos, will you post any of them?

Feb 26, 2018 02:19 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

James Dray now that I've lived in it for 6 years I'm not sure I want to show any after pictures... I'm not the most tidy person and regretfully neither is anyone else in the family (not that we are pigs but the place is pretty cluttered. 

Feb 26, 2018 06:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Happy home anniversary, BARFF. Wishing you many more happy years in your "new" home. Having built two homes, myself, from scratch, I also know I bring a different perspective to clients who want to do this than agents who've never been through the process.

Feb 26, 2018 04:46 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Nina Hollander one thing I learned is that even when you design it yourself there will be things you wished you would have done differnt shortly after moving in. I tell this to people all the time.

Feb 26, 2018 06:11 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Bob "RealMan" Timm ~ somehow, I've been very fortunate with both my houses... there were very few things after the fact that I wish I'd thought of up-front. In my current home, there literally was just one thing.

Feb 26, 2018 06:14 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

The one thing I didn't do, but corrected shortly after, was I did not put a coat closet in at the front door. Fortunately there was plenty of space there to add one in and it looks great.

Feb 26, 2018 06:17 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I went through one home remodel while living there and it wasn't easy. Won't do that again.

Feb 27, 2018 07:08 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

This flood was due to a release from Canadian dams and it was LONG... over a month of filthy river water running through our home for a month. The water was 5-1/2 feet in our living room. The flood knocked out the Cities sewer system so the entire cities sewage system, as well as other cities, flowed freely with the water. We were lucky Debbie Reynolds that we could move into my mother in laws home until our home was repaired.

Feb 28, 2018 06:03 AM
Golden1 Agents
San Mateo, CA

Happy anniversary.

Wishing all the best. 

 

Mar 01, 2018 03:31 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Golden1 Agents .  I hope I never have to go through another flood event again.

Mar 01, 2018 07:28 AM