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By Lea Deo, Realtor
Serving Overland Park, Kansas  real estate, Shawnee real estate and  Kansas City Metro area real estate needs.


I just returned from a Life Celebration.   The man, Bill, is dying from leukemia and is in hospice care.  His family planned an event to honor his life and share with him what he means to them.  It was a wonderful event.  I was invited because I knew his son and had helped Bill and Joanne move into a cute little bungalow in February.  Immediately after they had closed on their house, Bill was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. 

When I entered the reception, Bill wanted me to sit with him so he could hug me and tell me how much they enjoy their new home.  Joanne shared how much easier it is to provide the care that Bill needs in their new home that's all on one level. It is so much easier for Bill to face what he's facing with the knowledge that Joanne will have a nice place to live without worrying about all the repairs that were a part of daily life in their old home. They loved on me like I was special.  I loved on them because they are. 

I suppose this business can be reduced to commission checks and closings, but I hope it never is.  I hope I never lose the wonderful feeling of helping make someone's life better by helping them get a home that works for them.  I love this business.

Blessings,

Lea Deo, realtor
www.LeaDeo.com

 

Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

Your clients, now friends, consider you a wonderful part of their life.... That's a sweet blessing.

Apr 06, 2007 02:05 PM
Kaye Thomas
Real Estate West - Manhattan Beach, CA
e-PRO, Manhattan Beach CA
Lea- I met two of my best friends by sellng them homes.. I have clients that I sold homes to 27 years ago who are long out of the area and we still keep  in touch.. the business is about relationships which is why agents continue to be valuable to their clients.
Apr 06, 2007 02:18 PM
Wayne McMullan
Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty - Belleville, ON
Quinte Real Estate
I said this before here on AR: Before getting into real estate, I never imagined I would become so attached to my clients look at them as friends. It's a great feeling.
Apr 06, 2007 02:21 PM
Stefan Scholl
Buyer's Broker of Northern Michigan, LLC - Petoskey, MI
Northern Michigan Real Estate

Lea,

Congratulations and bringing happiness and joy into your clients' lives.  What a great story and how very rewarding.  Keep up the good work.

Apr 06, 2007 04:49 PM
Sarah Cooper
Real Estate Shows - Hurricane, WV
This is what it's all about!  Great post, Lea.  You are an important part of their lives with good reason.  I'm sure you did much more than just "sell" them a house.  Good job!
Apr 06, 2007 11:07 PM