I Didn’t Get the Listing and I Am Still Smiling 
by Leander McClain, Realtor ~ Northeast, MD
Last Saturday, I went on a listing appointment. A young couple read several of my blog articles and decided to contact me. As I pulled up to the home, I noticed that the home had great curb appeal. The yard was neat and clean. As I reached the door, Mark & Kaila (names has been changed) met me at the front door. They welcomed into their home. They showed me around their home and lovingly talked about the upgrades they made during the past five years. When we peeked in their 3 year old son’s room, we saw that he had awoken from his nap. So he joined us for the rest of the tour. The inside of their home was just as nice as the outside. I knew if I got this listing, this would be a relatively easy home to sell.
We then sat at the dining room table and discussed their plans for the future. Mark had been offered a promotion. If he accepted the position, the family would have to move to the mid-west. The couple was realistic and wanted to know if their home could sell at an amount that would allow them to relocate. We talked specifically about home sales in their neighborhood. I provided Mark and Kaila with a realistic range that we should list their home for. They asked questions and I answered for the next 30 minutes. We said our goodbyes and the family said they would be in touch.
In the middle of the week, I heard from Mark again. He told me that he accepted the new position. However, a condition of the job offer was that he had to use the company’s relocation services (oh I forgot to mention that he works for a large company that almost everyone knows).
I sent Mark & Kaila my sincerest and heartfelt congratulations. I am very happy for them. You may be saying…..but you didn’t get the listing. You are right…..and that is ok. I helped a couple make a major decision which will improve their quality of life. I am a real estate consultant because I love what I do. For me….It’s not always about the money. Karma & blessings have a way of finding their way back to you. That’s the way I try to live my life.
Congratulations Mark, Kaila & 3 yr old Aaron.
Good luck on your move. I wish you much success in your new home.
Have a Great Day
Make This YOUR Best Year Ever
Leander McClain, Inegrity Real Estate 121 S. Main Street, Northeast, MD 21901/Cecil County, MD Realtor & Real Estate Consultant, NJ 08003 443-406-6778 Direct
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