I met Sandra and her late husband back in 1999. We both lived in a brand new neighborhood located in Towngate of Pembroke Pines FL. It was just recently built and we met at one of the very first homeowners meetings we ever had. A few years after I met them her husband Steve was diagnosed with cancer. Steve passed away from cancer a few years ago....he was 49.

During that difficult time I had lost touch with them other than the board sending something to them. I didn't want to bother them and so we moved on.

Back in early 2007 I noticed that Sandra had put her home on the market with another agent. She knew that I was a Realtor® when we met so I was a bit surprised that she didn't call me. I would occasionally drive by her home and see if the sign was still there. I checked the MLS and noticed it was under contract since July of 2007. Eventually I forgot about it and figured it sold and that was that.

Then one Sunday night around 9:30pm I was watching TV and my cell phone went off and the voice on the other end of the line said "Hi Neal this is Sandra S.....I'm sorry to bother you on a Sunday night but do you have a moment to talk?" 

I was confused for a moment and said how can I help you? She said "You remember me don't you?" I was your neighbor in Towngate."  'You don't understand....I've been searching for you for 3 weeks" I typed in Realtors® in Towngate and you came up  and that was it!" She found my Activerain blog.

Then it all came back to me and I told her now I remember and we started talking about the past. I asked her what happened to her home and she said that the agent was referred to her because she bought another home in GA and was selling her home. She tried to find me but after she moved and left the FL home she lost all of my information I used to send her every two months. Her family told her not to wait and to just hire another agent... but she refused. Apparently she told me that the other agent never would call her and ended up misrepresenting her. So she fired the agent and then hired me.

The last time the home was on the market it was at $389,000....since the market hasn't been at it's best...we listed it at $279,000 and it sold for $270,000. That's what it was worth. The buyers came in with 40% down. This property went pending in 18 days and we had 2 other offers that came in but there can only be one winner and we closed on Friday and on time....Sandra did well.

This was an amazing thing that happend to me.

Neal Bloom Copyright 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just want to thank Sandra for giving me the opportunity and for having faith in me as your Realtor®.

 Client and friend!

For more information please contact Neal The Real Deal Bloom-Realtor® /RE/MAX Premier Associates

 Remax Real Estate Weston Florida                                                                                        Weston Realtor(R) Neal Bloom-copyright 2007

2500 Weston Road ,Suite 103

Weston FL 33331

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59 Comments on Activerain Success Story-Most Positive Experience-The search is over.

MAY
26
2008
584,283 Points 111 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Wonderful Neal!  Of course we can always be found ...again....through our blog. What a handsome guy you are :)

2:52pm • #1
260,244 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal - So that's where I get my good looks from:-)  Seriously, this is what it's all about.  Truly an inspired story and something we all need to share a bit more often.

2:59pm • #2
162,171 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal,  Congrats on your closed deal and helping Sandra.

3:02pm • #3
622,447 Points 104 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Neal- Way to go! That is the power of Active Rain Blogging! Tremendous google juice and how great it is that she found you!

3:06pm • #4
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I was more flattered that she used the word search:) No one ever said they were searching for me ...not even a close relative.

3:07pm • #5
567,925 Points 59 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal, a great testament of someone having faith in you from way back when and how your information on Active Rain connected you. Good for you and Sandra!

3:14pm • #6
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Congratulations Neal with an "a".  The relationships we form with clients and friends transcend time.  She  knew you'd do right by her and you did.  That's why you're the success you are.

3:18pm • #7
249,865 Points 24 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Wow! That's great! Love the picture of you two. You look very professional, no wonder she went looking for you.  Good to hear that we aren't just writing online for nothing. The next deal may be right around the corner.

3:31pm • #8
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Congratulations Neal!  What a great story.  Active Rain blogging really does help our Sphere of Influence find us online. 

3:32pm • #9
great story and post...it's nice to have someone searching you out...
3:45pm • #10
484,381 Points 84 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

I have had more than a couple of folks find me on Active Rain.   Congrats on a success story.

3:56pm • #12
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Cool story!  How lucky for her that she found you, sounds like you were the person she needed!

4:41pm • #13
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I love hearing these stories, Neal. Congratulations to you and Sandra. Great testimonial to the power of relationships we build in this business.

Jeff

4:44pm • #14
336,341 Points 23 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Neal that kind of loyalty is amazing - and warms the heart.........!  Also great pic of you there with her!  :-)

5:25pm • #15
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Neal,

That's an amazing story.  I'm so happy she found you!

5:35pm • #16
211,756 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Very cool little brother!!  That must have felt very good.  Congratulations on her finding you and on your doing an awesome job!

7:00pm • #17
452,647 Points 54 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal, glad that it all turned out well in the end, BUT my Florida friend maybe just maybe you should have picked up that phone first when you saw the house go on the market .............. hummmmmmmmmmmm.

7:17pm • #18
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Neal-this is wonderful story. You did a great job in serving your client and being on Active Rain. The two facts came together to make another success story.

7:21pm • #19
548,026 Points 95 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Neal, I love these stories. Yes putting search in front of your name is good. I do wonder how many do that, but I definately check it how. Hey, you look  good in a tie !!

7:40pm • #20
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Neal...

I love a good story with a happy ending. Glad to hear that AR made it happen. Thanks for sharing!

8:00pm • #21
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Great story! It is nice to know people search out the agent they used in the past and were happy with.

8:11pm • #22
297,139 Points 15 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Hi Neal,
Now Sandra is the kind of client I like!  She listened to your advice and as a result got her house sold.  I wish more clients were like Sandra.

8:22pm • #23
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Great story Neal! I love to hear ActiveRain happy endings. Keep them coming.

8:29pm • #24
177,959 Points 7 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Now that's a great success story.  Great agents always shine.  Glad she found you.  Great job!

8:30pm • #25
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That is great that she found you in the 'rain! 

8:33pm • #26
237,898 Points 30 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Good job...   I love postive stories ...  Hope you had a great holiday!

8:34pm • #27
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Great success story as well as finding a long lost friend.

8:41pm • #28
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It's always nice when the web helps us reconnect with someone from our pre-blog days. Glad to hear that this worked out well for both of you! And I'm sure Sandra now has plenty of cards with your URL and email address, right?

9:12pm • #29
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Hi Neal, I guess by now most of us already know how great AR can be for biz and building relationships but it's always nice to see the details of another success, congrats my friend! I hope you had a great Memorial Day!
9:14pm • #30
259,023 Points 38 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal,

I love reading these types of stories! How cool that she finally found you and that it was through AR!

9:20pm • #31
257,277 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog

congrats on the sale - and congrats on the reunited friendship -

9:37pm • #32

Neal - Congratulations on being found through your Active Rain blog, helping a former real estate client price her home right, and selling it quickly in a buyers' market.

Best Wishes,

Kelsie

10:11pm • #33

It is a great story and also seems like a reason to keep sending information out because you never know when someone is looking for it.

11:48pm • #34
MAY
27
2008
335,920 Points Outside Blog

This is a great story.Pays to stay in touch and the cards you send are lost, well there is the blog.

12:52am • #35
330,170 Points 3 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

What a great story, and what a tremendous statement to the work you had done previously.  Also, proof that we need to keep in touch.

1:32am • #36
355,627 Points 59 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router

Neal, an excellent success story -- congratulations!  Sandra certainly made a great choice in holding out for and finding the best!

5:42am • #37
123,816 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great story!  I am glad she found you.  AR is a good thing.

7:02am • #38
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Wow...well good morning to all..and thanks for all your comments. Sandra told me she is working on a referral letter for me and she wants me to post it on my blog. I hope she will also leave me a comment here so you can see how happy she reslly is. I was actually working a half day on Sat and Sun while trying to work around the house and have some free time with the family. I hope all of your Memorial Days were fun...I'll be back...thanks!

7:55am • #39
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Neal - I love a happy ending - worked out well for all concerned - a Memorial story!

10:48am • #40
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Awesome Photo/Testimonial Neal - Congrats and glad to know she found you via your Blog :)

here's to many many more stories for you like this one - with positive outcomes for all.

Sincerely,

Grace

12:20pm • #41

After having a HORRIBLE experience with a previous realtor that I had to fire, I thought that the process of selling my home was going to be a daunting experience.  So if the process of selling/buying a home is overwhleming for you as I thought it was going to be for me again,  you will be pleasantly surprised at how comfortable you'll feel having Neal as your guide.  Remax Realty & agent Neal Blool are also a wonderful way to stay in touch with what's happening in the market and community, and Neal is always good for a little comic relief.  Honestly, Neal will always be the person to turn to for honesty, professionalism and knowledge of the market place.  

Sandra Strauss
12:56pm • #43
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

The above comment is from my client Sandra.

Sandra....thanks again for the opportunity and your referral letter!

2:19pm • #44
MAY
28
2008

Hi Neal, Great story! You must have felt good when you heard she refused to hire someone else and was determined to find you! What a compliment!

8:50am • #45
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

She just sent me a surprise cookie gift basket...and they are sooooooo good!

6:47pm • #46
MAY
29
2008
110,262 Points

Neal, what a nice referral you got from Sandra in her comment! And cookies to boot! Congratulations on your job well done!

2:51pm • #47
579,410 Points 80 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Now Neal....that's a success story!  Thank you for taking the time to share it with all of us!

4:41pm • #48

This was a great story to read, I'm glad it happened to you!

8:23pm • #49
MAY
30
2008
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to read this incredible story....I couldn;t wait to post it!

2:07pm • #50
JUN
03
2008
258,243 Points 30 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Neal- I loved your story.  Isn't it amazing how Sandra knew to call you, and the family who didn't know you wasn't so supportive?  Just goes to show that relationships do mean something in this business......Good Job on the sale.

12:30pm • #51
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Kathy,

Thanks...she held out after everyone told her just to move on but then the call came and ou see how it ended.

2:14pm • #52
JUN
04
2008

As a Virtual Assistant working with realtors across the USA, I find it very helpful to hear about your success so I can reassure my clients that having an Active Rain Blog can and will help them in their business.

Thank you for sharing.

Pamela Cendejas
1:40pm • #53
441,294 Points 13 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Neal - Congratulation! glad you shared your story.  I feel really good when I am found via my blog.

7:04pm • #54

Great story Neal and appreciate you sharing it with us all.

8:00pm • #55
JUN
05
2008

Neal,

Nice story I am new to the Activerain Group. I am in rural North Carolina, Wake,Franklin,Nash,Durham,Granville and Vance Counties.

Robbin Peaks Strickland, CRS
12:45pm • #56
JUN
06
2008
407,101 Points 74 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Thanks for stopping by...I just spoke to a few associates in my office who told me they were crying after they read this....I didn't even know they were reading my stuff.

7:23am • #57
JUN
17
2008
JUN
18
2008

Thats a great story and shows good success with Activerain.  Congratulations.

11:30pm • #59
JUN
19
2008
SEP
12
2008

Its nice to know that we are remembered even though we may not realize it...

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