Some five weeks I got an unusual contact through Activerain. The potential buyer wanted to relocate from Pine Island to North Fort Myers. At first it seem easy enough but the more I read his requirements, the more I realized that it was going to be a challenge.His wife and him needed a property with over mostly cleared and elevated 5 acres, a decent size home with at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,and above all well water which was pure enough to grow bonsai trees. Luckily I had worked already in that part of Fort Myers and knew where to look.They also needed a large garage where the bonsai grower could teach his trade and sell some of his trees and other related items.
The farm after the rain end of September
This business provides you at times with fascinating and rewarding experiences and all this happened because I blog regularly in Activerain. I also leave a fair amount of comments. I figure that I always have something interesting to learn from other members and this is one of the reasons my blogging has improved.It had plenty of room for that.As a result contacts have come in more often. Its the circle of knowledge in Activerain. We learn from others and in return we are drawn to return the favor. This is why I was able to work with this very talented and determined couple.
The home is actually very well built, has over 1900 square feet, attractive Mexican tiles all over the first floor, and a nifty bucolic view from the master bedroom.
This was a bit of a complex transaction. When I first saw the property on the MLS I knew that it may be the perfect fit. There are not many properties which offers what he wanted.The first farm I showed them was the one they made a full price offer on. The house and the property was just right, the land was six acres large. It was not easy. His credit was very high but he didn't have much credit per se.He used mostly cash. This was just happening as wall street was falling apart and consumers were tightening their belts and lending was getting rougher. Lots of paper work involved.From FHA requirements, special water testing, zoning for retail establishments, and during each step the buyer pushed and pushed.Very knowledgeable and driven he was not going to be denied. I was not going to be denied either. We knew that this property was the right one at the right price.
The drive way as you come in the property
Sometimes you meet people who inspire you.We had 2 appraisals done and both came over the selling price.I negotiated for a new water softener and have the older aerator fixed and hooked up to the well and Erik got the retail rezoning and had his water samples tested among other steps. They took possession of their farm/nursery and home October 28th.They will have a sale at their older nursery on the 31th of October 2008.I don't think they would mind the plug. When I met Erik I recognized his face as he is a fixture in the area and has been mentioned numerous times in our local newspaper as a bonsai artist, teacher and grower with numerous awards and is becoming an international raising star in the field.
His web site is an experience in itself: http://www.wigertsbonsai.com/
I wish his family lots of success but knowing Erik and his wife a bit, I know that there are no limit how far they will go.As for me, Activerain is becoming a powerful source of business and opening new doors in this challenging and rewarding field.
LLoyd Nichols
Right Choice Realty LLC
6360 Presidential Court, Suite 4
Fort Myers, FL 33919
cell: 239-810-2980
Fax: 239-463-4826
home office: 239-463-5217
Active Rain Blog: http://activerain.com/lloydn
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Website Blog: http://ftmyershomesandgardens.blogspot.com/
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