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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Linda Lipscomb RE/MAX Lexington Henderson County TN 262480

What sad stories we can tell about families losing their homes.  It's heartbreaking.

Linda Lipscomb 

RE/MAX Unlimited 

870 W. Church  Lexington, Tn.  

731-249-5376

http://LindaLipscomb.com

Original content by Mirela Monte


a sad goodbye to a home


The walk-through went beautifully.  The ex-owner had everything in tip top shape:  the hardwood floors were glowing, the pool was sparkling, the garage was immaculate, all the fixtures and windows were spotless and there was not a spec of dust in the place.   She even had small containers of paint diligently labeled: “Kitchen, living room, sewing room”…

 

She was meticulous about every single detail.  She showed me where everything was and how everything worked, ensuring that the home she had built and loved for over two decades will be properly tended to by the new owners.   She raised her children in this home.  Her husband passed away in this home.   This home had so many memories tied up in it and now she was saying good-bye to it. 

 

We finished going over everything.  The locksmith was finally done re-keying all the locks.  I walked her to her car and we hugged.  I watched as she pulled out of the driveway one last time and I waved good-bye.  During these past two weeks we’ve talked and seen each other several times.  We’ve become friends.  She’s shared many of her life stories with me.   I’ve met some of her friends and family members. 


I came back inside and broke down.   My tears were flowing as if someone had just opened up the flood gates.  You see, this was no ordinary walk through.  I don’t have a happy family taking over this special home tomorrow.  This home now belongs to the Bank and I am the REO Agent who evicted her.

 

 

Mirela :(

 


Comments (6)

Pat, Ben and Martin Mullikin
M3 Realty - Brookfield, WI

Heartbreaking. Like so many segments of our current market situation. There is no easy answer.

Mar 27, 2010 03:24 PM
David Zablatsky
Avant Realty Group - Needham, MA
Real Estate - Needham, MA

Wow, Linda

 

That has to be one of the most difficult things to go through but it isn't easy, wish you all the best!

-David

Mar 27, 2010 03:30 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Linda~  I don't know how Mirela or any agent does this.  It is just heart breaking, difficult and depressing!

Mar 27, 2010 03:31 PM
Jen Olson
First Weber Group Realtors - Marshfield, WI

Wow!  I just got chills! 

Mar 27, 2010 03:32 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi there,

Oh my, this just gives me goosebumps,...tragic.

Mar 27, 2010 03:35 PM
Irene Tron
Valparaiso, IN

And she will remember your caring for many years to come.

Mar 27, 2010 03:39 PM