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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Greater Seattle

As many of you know, I am engaged to marry my best friend, true love, and real estate partner, Jeremy Egerer. We're coming on our 3rd year and are just as kiddy and excited with each other since the first time we met. The internet played a major role in bringing the two of us together... here is how it all began:

How far will one go for love?  Well, for some, that may not be far.  For Jeremy Egerer, however, he was determined to seek out his lost love by utilizing all means of modern   technological advancements to scour the earth for his missing other half.  As such, the computer was one of them, and his   method of pursual was Myspace.  And yes-- that's a legitimate, though unorthodox and generally disappointing way to go about it.

Now, Nicole (also known as Bun Bun) was a wary maiden, but incapable of resisting his rogue charm, which was heavily assisted by stubble and muscles years in the making.  Of course, she didn't know this would end in true love.  What would the chances be that a handsome rogue would actually exist on the internet, and be worth dating?  Of course, most people know that the chances of meeting a reliable partner on the internet would be statistically improbable, but in this case Bun Bun was willing to suspend disbelief.  She would then reply to his letters in the most romantic fashion available, and Jeremy--or "Risky Business," as his Myspace moniker was at the time--would write back.  Again, and again, and again, until she couldn't wait any longer.  She just had to meet him.

And so they met.

So was it fate that brought them together that 28th of August, 2006?  Of course it was fate.  Otherwise, you would not be reading about this.  At Sam's Sushi on Queen Anne Ave, Risky Business would romance the woman who would eventually become his wife, discussing things like how they both came from religious backgrounds, and how they both had actual jobs, and enjoyed eating food.  Nervous chatter, mostly. 

But as the night drew to a close, Risky knew there was something special about this one.  That she was sweet beyond the usual sweetness.  That she was genuinely beautiful.  That she was the kind of girl he'd been looking for.  That she would eventually get a parking ticket because she forgot to check the parking meter sign.  That the sushi was more expensive than he originally thought.  But mostly, that he wanted to see her again.  And so, ladies and gentlemen, it begun.

Jeremy and I were able to find an amazing love on the internet of all places. What else can it do? Well, the internet can also bring people together with the home they are "meant to be with". There are so many tools and sites that buyers and sellers can utilize to better their home buying or selling experience. Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, and let's not forget Activerain.

The websites out there connect people with local realtors, weekly open house information, neighborhood listings, etc.. Our team website, for example, is chalk full of great information and tools to aid you in your home buying/selling endeavors.

The internet is an invaluable resource when shopping for a home and as a certified E-Pro, I'd be more than happy to help you in your search. Just like me and Jeremy, you too can find your perfect match!

Michele Reneau
Certified Staging Professional (CSP) Elite Instructor - Summerville, SC
Realtor, GRI ~ Charleston, SC Relocation Experts Team

So true. We can't really discount the use of technology in anything anymore.  It certainly presents a new avenue for meeting people whether the purpose is for dating or to meet new clients.  In the real estate arena, it's nearly impossible to compete without an internet presence. Hope you are doing well! I know that buyers and sellers finding you will meet their perfect home matchmaker!

Apr 11, 2009 01:39 PM