Special offer

When virtual doesn't cut it!

By
Real Estate Agent with Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 PA License - AB067198

We see a lot about homes selling virtually today. Virtual showings, sort of virtual inspections, virtual appraisals, virtual closings.

 

Well, yesterday, my world was reality. Nothing virtual about it. Settlement was yesterday morning for 422 Pleasant Valley Drive, Conshohocken.

 

 

A real walk through was being conducted. I had been after my seller all week to make sure the house was ready. I should have checked the night before. Lesson learned.

 

The buyers agent sends me photos of the garage, filled with trash and old cabinets. Dirt on the floors from construction work. Seller acts like it was not agreed that the garage needed to be clear of debris. Being a multiple seller he knew better.

 

So, I quickly sprung into action, arrived at the house, swept up the piles of construction debris, loaded up my car with trash and one cabinet, agreed I would be back to clear up the rest shortly. Agreed to help pay for a cleaner so settlement could go ahead.

 

Just another real day in the life of a real realtor. Nothing virtual about it! But the home settled and we move on to the next one. Sometimes vitrual doesn't cut it!

 

Not every Realtor is the same, when the buyer's agent knows they can trust you to work hard they also work hard as well. People take you at your word and thank you for making it happen.

 

Call Nick Vandekar, Selling the Main Line with Long and Foster Real Estate Inc., office 610-225-7400, cell or text 610-203-4543, email Nick@VandekarTeam.com.

 

 

 

 

Posted by

 

Nick Vandekar
Nick is a Tredyffrin Easttown Residential and Commercial REALTOR selling The Main Line, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

Giving you the confidence to make
the right decisions.

225 W Uwchlan Ave
Downingtown , PA 19335
Office 484-237-2055
SellingTheMainLine.com
Mobile: (610) 203-4543 [call or text me]
Email Me

 

My Blog

   

If you are buying or selling on or around
Tredyffrin Easttown or along the Main Line, 
I can help you, contact me.

Comments (12)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nick,

And that is how it goes, nothing virtual about cleaning stuff up or the "dirty work!"  Happy Friday! A

Sep 25, 2020 06:37 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Nick, for sharing this story.

This is good reading for those considering a career in real estate.

Sep 25, 2020 06:54 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Nothing virtual about your closing day Nick. You went above and beyond what other agents would do. You accomplished the task and another closing took place. Oh yes, every transaction is a different one!

Sep 25, 2020 07:00 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Yes, Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 EVERY day in real estate is a new opportunity! We never know what will come up, do we? As Kathy Streib said - we switch hats and get it done. 
Hope you two special people are well and thriving. I love following you on LinkedIn and Instagram and AR - well, anywhere you are! My co-op partners from LI. All the best - Lynn

Jun 06, 2021 08:30 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Ron and Alexandra Seigel people do not realize most of what an agent does, often behind the scenes.

Roy Kelley it is good for people to know that you often have to step up and do the dirty stuff when a client drops the ball.

Every transaction is different Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 and our job is to give each our undivided attention.

Sep 25, 2020 07:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nick - first, congratulations on the closing and second, stuff happens.  Virtually and in real life too.  

Sep 25, 2020 09:34 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nick- congratulations on the closing!!! And, you never know, do you!!! Glad you were able to switch agent hats and put on your clean up hat. 

Sep 25, 2020 10:31 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'm not big on "virtual." As for the cleaning part, I guess you did what you needed to to get to the closing table... but that being said... I don't even do that kind of cleaning in my own house... can't imagine doing it for someone else.

Sep 25, 2020 10:37 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nick, shame on that Seller, and sad to have a Buyer feel awful that close to closing.  Good thing your Buyer hired YOU --- you ROCK!

Sep 25, 2020 11:45 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Michael Jacobs stuff does happen and we manage it to get to closing.

Kathy Streib we always have to hats available and ready to wear.

Nina Hollander I don't usualy, but we do what we do.

Joan Cox it was my seller unfortunately and luckily the buyer agent trusted me to get it done.

Sep 25, 2020 01:52 PM
Joan Cox

Shoot, sorry Nick, I mis-read.

Sep 25, 2020 02:04 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Nick.

That's what happens when one assumes something.  I'll leave it at that.

Sep 26, 2020 12:24 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

James Dray I learnt my lesson, don't worry.

Sep 26, 2020 07:09 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
We always call College Hunks Hauling Junk and Movers for those last minute emergencies. Once they were at my location within 30 minutes and finished quickly!!! Also have used them for inter-state moves. 


CHHJ donates a portion of earnings from each job to US Hunger which provides for two nutritious meals for children. They will drop items at non-profits such as Goodwill and Habitats for Humanity. Added in 2020 due to the stresses from the Pandemic, CHHJ offers free moves to Domestic Violence victims.


In your area, the CHHJ phone number is 610-422-3500.  College Hunks Hauling Junk   is the Website for your area. I'm committed to their excellent service! 
All the best - Lynn

Jun 06, 2021 08:10 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 
It is all about who we are! Some of us just do what needs to be done.

Friday I cut off an old awning - REALLY BAD - before showing our Listing. Why did I have to do it? The contractor had an emergency and couldn't get there before the showing... The awning was badly deteriorated and like a visual magnet! Had to go... 
All the best - Lynn

Jun 06, 2021 08:03 PM