It happened the day before Thanksgiving and both humbled me and thrilled me.
You see, I've been a little "off" for the last few months. Earlier this year one of my builder's new construction houses went into foreclosure even after my all out effort to get it sold.
We tried everything, they were even ready to take a loss, the bank wouldn't discuss a short sale but we were willing to go the extra mile. I was ready to sell it with minimal commission and we still could not get an offer. I felt really sick to my stomach for several months ....just waiting on the foreclosure.
I attended the foreclosure sale at the courthouse and bawled my eyes out. See, I had sold them these lots and they had put their faith in my marketing skills.
These guys live near me - I see them at the grocery store and everywhere else nearby. The first time ran into one of them, I hung my head in shame. He came over and made a point of speaking to me....I cried again in the parking lot of the store when I left.
It's haunted me, I failed at my job. So, last week I was nervous about answering the phone when their number showed up on my cell phone but they were calling to give me a gift. They have now listed one of their investment properties with me for sale.
When I met with them, I apologized again AND asked them what the heck they were thinking - listing with me again - after I let them be foreclosed on. The response was simple - "it wasn't your fault, we knew you did everything you could".
It's important to remember that as hard as you try, somethings are beyond your control. You must do the best job you can and keep going.
The sun peeked through the cloud for me that day and this week has been fabulous. I've been blessed with a second chance.
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Michele, it is nice to be appreciated and to know that you did all you could and they recognize it. This speaks volumns for who you are.