Dear Friends,
While I was sitting in the cold darkness last week as a result of the ice storm, I took some time to reflect on the past months. It is no secret to anyone that the current market is tough and that it is not always easy to be in this business.
I do and have always loved all things real estate! I have always enjoyed looking at homes, going to open houses and viewing properties that are new to the market. Even so, my love for the product does not provide me with the satisfaction I need to remain a realtor in this market. A market that is seeing thousands of realtors place their license in escrow every year. The answer as to why I love what I do is simple, it is because of you.
As I looked out the window on my lonely cold ice covered street, I sat back, took a sip of hot tea, put Missy the cat on my lap and let the memories waft over me like a warm breeze. I want to share some of them with you;
I thought about the day I met Tanya B. and we walked around the huge backyard on Furman sharing stories about our lives. I knew then that I wanted to be a part of her new journey. That connection made helping her find her dream Condo that much better. Thinking back to the closing and how she glowed with happiness as she was given the keys. Then speaking with her later and hearing how happy she is in her new home touched my heart.
Liz P. who listed her pristine home on Furman with me. How many conversations we had about pricing her property fairly and marketing the home she loves so dearly. I think about the open houses we held and how agreeable she was and how she maintained a positive attitude through the entire process.
The HOT days in the summer when John and Suzy K. and I ran from house to house in the highlands to find the perfect home for them and Andy! I giggle out loud when I think about Suzy and me running to keep up with John as he ran from room to room with the tape measure. It was SOOO hot and I think at times they worried more about me having heatstroke than finding a house!!! Then I think about speaking with John a month after they closed and he mentioned that Suzy was singing around the house while she was working and he was having a great time exploring the many coffee shops in the area and had just about settled on one that he liked.
How honored I was to help Emily and Tree find their first home! Calling and receiving calls from them and looking at many beautiful houses, sitting at the dining room table and working on contract paperwork and finally finding the "the right one" on East Breckinridge in the Original Highlands. I think about how happy they both were at the closing and how proud I was to share that memory with them.
Nick D. and the many houses and properties we looked at. I think about the neighbor boy who gave us so much information about one house we looked at and as we marked that one off his list we thanked the stars above, feeling like we had dodged a bullet. We laughed so hard and eventually found a great home for him to renovate.
Mary and Andy, who entrusting me with the sale of their home. We had many late night conversations and negotiated many offers on the adorable house on Duker! While the house did not sell during the 90 day period, I still hold precious that experience, and I know that I became a better REALTOR because of the opportunity they allowed me.
The Larsen's in La Grange. I think about our first meeting at their lovely home discussing a lot which they wanted to purchase just outside the city limits. The conversations I had with each of them while working with the banks and inspectors, I think about how peaceful and calm they remained during this time and I wish them many peaceful years on their new property.
My friends Lucy, Ellen, Janie, Seth, David, Jamie, Robin, Kristina, and so many others who keep me informed about potential clients, and who offer encouragement and counsel to me on a consistent basis.
While I long for the change of season and the new life Spring offers, I am most excited about the opportunity to connect with individuals and families who I will have the honor to assist.
But most of all I am honored to have met you and connected with you, not as clients, but as people. When it is all said and done that is what ultimately matters most.
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