Today, while doing my open house at the condo conversion project, we had an unexpected family drop by and I was glad to help them out, as always. Now, the problem was we had a language barrier and clearly they couldn't live here and I had to help them.

You see, I helped this family despite our language barrier all the way to their new home. Was I what you call steering? Well yes, I'll admit that. This type of family wasn't welcome here, they just didn't fit in and living here could have been dangerous for them.

That is my career choice. I love Helping Families Home even when I can't let them live in the place I presently represent. Now, I can see some of you getting mad at steering, but this family needed help and I helped them the whole half mile that they needed to move.

Here are the pictures from the model home all the way down to the creek.





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25 Comments on I had a very nice family stop off today at my open house, but we had a language barrier

Great post. I appreciate your helping them out. I hate seeing ducks trying to cross the road. For some reason I see that more than I like and it is really sad.

07/21/2008 12:43 AM by Steven L. Smith, Bellingham, Wa. Home Inspector (King of the House Home Inspection)

Very interesting, well done

07/21/2008 12:48 AM by Fix Credit Biz

Todd - Great pictures. Nice of you to take time out to help the ducks.

How do you get the pictures to continue to change?

07/21/2008 12:48 AM by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa Real Estate (Broker/Attorney) (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty)

I love watching animals and have frequently stopped traffic to let them cross my path.  People may think I am nuts but I hate to see them get hurt.  This should have made your day - a caring person helping a beautiful family! 

07/21/2008 12:52 AM by Leolinda Bowers, MBA, CRS, Top 2% Ken Mease Realty Sun City Grand Real Estate (Ken Meade Realty)

Great post.  It made me smile.  It is nice of you to help them find the right home.

07/21/2008 12:57 AM by Maria Avdalas (RealtyAid, Inc)

Todd, you are a bit quacky for sure! We are so happy that you took care of the mother and her babies.

07/21/2008 01:34 AM by Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX, Vancouver WA (RE/MAX Equity Group)

Nice Post, Todd...  that must have been nice to see...

07/21/2008 02:04 AM by Robert Monk Florida Real Estate (100% Realty, Inc.)

Nice Post - All I can say is Press 1 For .....Duck?  :)

Good looking out for that family! 

07/21/2008 02:31 AM by Tim Grossglauser (Done Deal Solutions [NO FEE - SHORT SALES - THE LEGAL WAY])

Todd ~ That is too cute!  We have had two ducks come back and visit us every year (well, they visit our pool).  The male and female, but I have never seen babies in the several years they've been coming.

07/21/2008 06:25 AM by Kathy Passarette, L.I. Staging/Decorating (Creative Home Expressions)

Aw, Todd - that got my morning started beautifully!  What a cute post!  Do you think you might could get a testimonial from them?

07/21/2008 06:34 AM by Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR® (Circa Properties)

Todd - cute and funny!  Did happen to ask them if they cam off your signs?  lol

07/21/2008 06:37 AM by Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate - Marzena Melby (Counselor Realty, Inc.)

Did they enter the raffle for the gas gift card?

Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough is one of my kids favorites...

07/21/2008 12:10 PM by Melina Tomson, M.S. Salem Oregon Real Estate Specialist (Tomson Burnham, llc)

Todd, great slide show.  I saw a momma turkey and 9 chicks this weekend on the way to my open house.  I didn't realize they were in this area

07/21/2008 10:31 PM by Leslie Stewart – Realtor ®, CRS, eCertified (Prudential Real Estate Professionals)

You made my night with this one!  This was just too cute and made me smile

07/21/2008 11:15 PM by ginger walker (Keller Williams Realty)

You had me going, before the picture loaded... good one.

07/22/2008 12:05 AM by Georgina M. Hunter R(S) e-Pro Maui Real Estate Sales (Jim Sanders Realty Inc. - Maui)

Steven - It was amazing that they made it across this four lane road before they made to this project, but I'm glad I was there to help and that they were willing to follow me to the creek. It wasn't easy, but we got them there.

Realistic Endeavors - Thanks!

Christine - I use a website called Photobucket, I pay for the service, but there is a free version also.

Leonlinda - I was very happy to do it and it actually did make me feel great!

07/22/2008 09:20 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

Thanks, I'll take a look at the program.

07/22/2008 04:25 PM by Christine Donovan Costa Mesa Real Estate (Broker/Attorney) (Donovan Blatt Team - Donovan Group Realty)

Too cute Todd! In this case "steering came in very handy". Thanks for sharing this story with us. Nice to see something unique and uplifting! ; )

07/23/2008 08:52 PM by Crossville Real Estate & Community Blog Christina Williams (FIRST REALTY Company Crossville )

Maria - I'm glad I could get you to smile, it made me smile also.

Patty and Scott - Thanks, I'm glad I could find the family a home, despite the language barrier.

07/24/2008 12:39 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

Todd - Simply put, you are one of the good ones, my friend.  Clever post idea, too!

07/24/2008 12:50 AM by Jason Crouch, Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (Austin Texas Homes, LLC)

Cute pictures. Thanks for sharing.The ducks look adorable.

07/24/2008 06:19 AM by GITA BANTWAL, REALTOR BUCKS COUNTY, PA HOMES (ReMax Centre Realtors)

Todd, what a cute little familiy.  My only question is: Where is the papa?

07/25/2008 01:27 PM by Dionne Morgan REALTOR®,GRI, e-PRO (Realty World Solano Realty)

Robert - It was fun to get them to walk down with me to the creek that was for sure.

Tim - LOL

Kathy - Maybe one day they will decide to stay, I've heard of ducks coming for years and leaving, then they finally decide to never leave.

07/26/2008 08:52 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

Leesa - I tried, but she just could do more than the pictures with 8 kids.

Marzena - I'm sure they did!

07/26/2008 10:40 AM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

Melina - No, they didn't (LOL)

Leslie - Turkey? Those things are mean, I had a run in with one when I was 19 and I can tell you that thing tasted good!

07/27/2008 10:38 PM by Todd Clark (Realtor), GRI (Washington Co, Beaverton Oregon) (Kastings & Associates, Beaverton Oregon Real Estate)

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