As a rookie.....my very 1st home sale was monumental for me.  I knew I was a determined soul but I proved to myself then that I could do this for a living.  There are many reasons for this but here is just a tidbit of the deal that took place that showed..............I had it in me!

My 1st listing got a deposit and it was home inspection time.  The home inspector checks the oil tank 1st thing and tells me that he will not be able to inspect and test the boiler since there is no oil in the oil tank to fire it up.  He requests that the owner get an oil truck out there to bring an emergency supply.

I called the seller and explain what is happening and she responded in tears that she didn't have the money to buy oil that is why she needs to sell the the house. (She wasn't living in the place).  Luckily it wasn't heating season so the idea that the pipes freezing did not arise.

I was under pressure and thought that this could possibly be a deal breaker!!  I observed the buyer's agent and the buyer giving me those looks of disgust.

As I focused and carefully thought hard to solve this dilemma, I realize......AHAAAA!  I remembered that someone told me once that diesel fuel was basically the same thing as home heating oil.  I call my connections to verify this info but I was told that even if I get some diesel fuel in that oil tank, I am going to need a plumber to come and bleed the fuel line (since it has air in it from sitting without oil in it).  I am thinking... oh crap!  Luckily after a few more phone calls I am able to get a licensed plumber to come to the house immediately.

OFF I WENT in my 1999 S80 Volvo I felt like Bat Women in my BAT MOBILE on a mission to SAVE THE DEAL and to get diesel fuel at the local gas station.   I first stopped at the local hardware store to pick up a fuel can to but the stuff in.

I returned to the house within 20 minutes toting 5 gallons of diesel fuel. I hauled it out of the BAT MOBILE with my high heels on and lugged it to the oil spic-it.  As this fuel is dripping down the side of my arm as I am pouring it down the spout, I am praying, PRAYING that this all works out.

Then my "Bat Boy" companion arrives - the plumber!!!!!  He does his magic in bleeding the oil line and fires up the boiler. 

TAAADAAA!  I MANAGED TO CHOREOGRAPH THIS WHOLE EVENT FROM START TO FINISH  WITHIN 45 MINUTES.  The inspector tested the system and it worked like a dream!!!!!!

Someone was watching out for me that day.

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About the Author: 

 Marlene Pellegrini is a licensed Realtor for Dan Sperduto Home Selling Team of Eastern Connecticut. Please feel free to contact Marlene to find out more about the UNIQUE and successful marketing systems used by this award winning team of Realtors.

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