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A True Thanksgiving for This First-Timer

A previous client of mine referred Alex and Erika to me in May of 2008. Like many first time home buyers, they knew they wanted a house but also knew they needed guidance and help to get them into that all important first-time home. Location was decided for the most part, but they weren't sure about the type of house they wanted, nor their price point. After their pre-qualification with the bank, the hunt was on! This was not going to be easy and I told Alex and Erika sometimes we have to wait for the house that is right for you. I put them on my email drip. Each and every house that came over the email, I looked carefully to see if this home could be "The One". Erika and Alex patiently waited, with faith, knowing that the perfect house would one day appear on my email.

At the end of September 2008 the cutest investor flip with huge live oak trees in the front yard appeared on the email. I picked up the phone and called Erika and told her, "Erika, I think your house is here!" Alex and Erika met me the next day. Sure enough, as soon as they walked in the front door they fell in love with the house and knew it was their first home. We all stood in the living room looking at the fireplace and imagined a crackling fire with holiday decorations. A dream was made. A new home in time for the holidays!

What a wonderful Thanksgiving Alex and Erika are having this year! They will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday moving! After the closing, Alex and Erika told me they wanted their new home to be a surprise to their families and had not told anyone! So Happy Thanksgiving Alex and Erika, I'm sure you will have fun as you break the wonderful news to your family. Yes, all dreams are possible. You are in your new home just in time to get those holiday decorations up! Feliz Navidad!

Many Happy Years to You!

Posted by Linda Breeding on 11/25/2008 12:23 PM

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17 Comments on A True Thanksgiving for This First-Timer

NOV

Linda,

Thank you very much for all the effort that you put in all the process of our now new home!

You made our experience so great and gave us the best advice we could ever get. Thank you for puting your heart towards our home search, you showed us the perfect home at the perfect time. we could not have done it with out you.

Love,

Erika and Alex

Alex and Erika - You are welcome, I enjoyed finding that perfect home for you. I had so much joy seeing your excitement today! I couldn't tell whose smile was bigger yours or mine! You were wonderful clients and will always be my friends! Have a wonderful holiday season and I will be thinking about you as you have your first Christmas in your new home.

Linda! That is going to be a great Thanksgiving and a HUGE surprise for their friends and family.

NOV

That is the best part of being a buyer's agent, when everything falls in place. Good for you and for your clients. Happy Thanksgiving.

Morning Linda,

Isn't it a great feeling knowing we helped someone achieve their dream. Having it materialize during the Thanksgiving Holiday Season is an extra benefit that this young couple will remember for many years to come. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

Linda - what a way to surprise a family and what a great way to give back by commenting on your blog by Alex and Erika, it makes it more special. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations you guys! I love the front door. It looks great. This is such a great story. Happy Thanksgiving.

Its a beautiful feeling, walking into a house and knowing that this is the one! My husband and I went through that after looking at SO many houses. Thanks for sharing.

The best feeling in the world, to put a young couple in their first home! And just in time for the holidays!

Debbie

Linda,

I hope this is just the first of many happy holidays they share in their new home with friends and family! It's a wonderful feeling to help young couples find their first home isn't it? Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Jane Baer

Cristal - It will be a huge surprise for their family and friends. What a happy time!

Paddy - I agree! I love seeing those smiles on closing day. My first-timers always hold a special place in my heart. They are just so much fun!

Hal - It is a great feeling. I think Alex and Erika will always remember that they got their first home at Thanksgiving.

Petra - I love the idea of the family surprise, not many young couples could have held that exciting secret. Yes, it was very sweet of Alex and Erika to comment on my blog. I was surprised they did but then after I thought about it, I knew that is Alex and Erika's sweet nature. They are a very special young couple.

Kristal - Thanks! Yes, the front door is nice as is the whole house. I've so glad we found this house for them. The seller was wonderful as well. He made sure everything was fixed up nicely for Alex and Erika before closing day!

Kathy - yes, it is a nice feeling. Alex and Erika only looked at two houses! I knew what they wanted and we kept our eye on the MLS until the wonderful day when their house came on the market.

Debbie - yes, it is a wonderful feeling. It sure made my Thanksgiving brighter!

Jane - It is wonderful and I hope for many, many happy years in their new home .

NOV

I love these kind of stories with such happy endings. There is so much of the opposite giong around today, this was a bright ray of encouragement!

Practice makes Perfect, and great future memories of spending your holidays in a new home, congratulations to Alex and Erika!

NOV

This is a great story. Congrats on getting a great referrals. I'm surprised they could keep it a secret about the house. They certainly have more self-control than I have.

NOV

What a great success story! It's nice to get referrals from past clients. What a great thing to be thankful for, and I bet your clients are thankful for you, too!