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Paul Henderson’s Post Jogged a Memory

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Paul Henderson’s Post Jogged a Memory

 

If you’re not following Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS ’s daily quotes, you’re missing out on what to many is the best part of the morning. 

 

The other morning when I finished reading one of his posts I was reminded inspireof an agent I’d met on my journey through life. 

 

The agent who was tasked with finding a home for us.  It was a seller’s market and Slim Pickins was not just the name of an actor. This agent’s attitude was so negative, though, that Larry and I wondered if we’d find a home or have to rent something instead. 

 We were told that we’d have to settle for a small townhome.   Often when we viewed a property, the agent pointed out any negatives she thought the property had. Talk about bursting our bubbles!

 

Needless to say, we bid adieu to that agent and found the most remarkable agent.  From the moment we met her, we knew that we would find the home we were looking for. Yes, it was “ thinventory” (thank you Sally K. & David L. Hanson ) but her upbeat and positive attitude made us feel like there was light at the end of the house-hunting tunnel. 

 

Through this agent...same locale and same MLS as the other agent...we were able to find the home we wanted. It wasn’t as if she sugar-coated everything but her whole attitude transferred to us. 

 

Surround yourself with people who will help to lift and motivate you! To this day, I am very thankful for this agent!

 

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Comments(26)

Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning,  Kathy - no "perfect" property but you likely can find the "ideal" one.  The same for agents/clients.  Even needles/haystacks. 

Jun 28, 2019 06:26 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

We love following Paul's daily inspiratioal quotes.  We all have the "right" people around us, whether it is an agent or any other service provider,  And I am a firm believer that one attracts the mirror image of what they are projecting at the moment.  Luckily we can change how we feel.  A

Jun 28, 2019 06:32 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for sharing this experience and your advice.

Surround yourself with people who will help to lift and motivate you!

Jun 28, 2019 06:33 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy - thanks for sharing your story.  I certainly have similar stories.  Positive attitudes yield positive results!

Jun 28, 2019 07:04 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

There is no room for negativity, sometimes we have to be patient and optimistic that the right home will become available and when it does, we go after it.

Jun 28, 2019 07:35 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I so agree Kathy,  Some people need to work on there way of putting things to their clients.  Glad you found the right agent!!!

Jun 28, 2019 08:00 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I am often surprised at how close Paul's quotes hit me where I am at any given moment in life.

Jun 28, 2019 08:05 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy people with uplifting attitudes can make a world of difference even when in less than favorable situations.

Jun 28, 2019 10:17 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Kathy Streib great story! Positive begets positive (and vice versa). Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS uplifting messages everyday is a gift to all of us. Thank Paul!

Jun 28, 2019 11:19 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Kathy - the daily quotes from Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS are some of the best. I rank your statement up there, too:

Surround yourself with people who will help to lift and motivate you!

Jun 28, 2019 02:05 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina Hollander the first agent's chemistry with us just wasn't there. 

Hi Donald Urschalitz Thank you!!!! Hope you get some fishing in. 

Barbara Todaro I love how his quotes always seem to hit just the right spot for me. 

Jun 28, 2019 06:39 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sally K. & David L. Hanson and I'm seeing more and more large apartment complexes here. 

Sharon Lee we've been pretty lucky with the agents we've worked with, for the most part. 

Jun 28, 2019 06:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hannah Williams you know what...I will do that!!!

Michael Jacobs the inventory was so thin that Larry had me look at a property on the internet (I was in Florida) and if it looked ok, he was going to bid on it. 

Jun 28, 2019 06:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I have to have positive people around me and if not, I find myself being dragged down with them if I'm not careful. 

Roy Kelley we have everything to gain if we do. 

Grant Schneider I finally had to distance myself from someone who only made me feel really negative after I spoke with them. 

Jun 28, 2019 06:46 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I agree with you Brian England The first agent was such a downer it was hard trying to look at homes. 

Will Hamm not what you say but how you say it, right?!

Same here Myrl Jeffcoat Almost every morning his quote just hits the right tone. 

Jun 28, 2019 07:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George Souto you are so right about that!  It's what we all need. 

Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 if I miss a day, I go back to read the quotes I missed. 

Thank you Lottie Kendall I've been very lucky to have people like that around me. 

Jun 28, 2019 07:14 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

When I was working with clients, I always had a positive attitude. It truly works

Jun 29, 2019 01:29 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Absolutely!

Having a positive minded agent is very important!

My agent has been a friend since childhood...we had so much fun, even when we were frustrated. I could have easily gotten depressed, but instead remained positive.

Jun 29, 2019 09:58 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

First of all, I am addicted to  Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS's uplifting messages and almost daily, I feel like he's speaking directly to me about something that is happening in my own life!

Secondly, I so hate to hear that buyers have gone through what you did - so sorry for you having to experience any negativity whatsoever, Kathy. You're such a ray of sunshine and I know it was tough having to keep the positivity flowing while working with someone like that. Thankfully, the right agent came along and found your dream home for you. 

Happy Saturday!

Jun 29, 2019 08:17 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Can you tell, Kathy Streib, that I am blushing? I try to stay away from negativity; it hurts my glow .... 

Jun 29, 2019 10:45 PM