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When It's Time to Move Closer to Family

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with CastNet Realty TREC#263257

When it's time to move closer to family, I hope you will call me and let me help you.  This is what I tell my friends that are getting older and thinking they need to be closer to family.

I had the privilege of listing two homes today owned by widowed ladies in their 80's.  Both of them are in good health and very active. Both are very sweet and beautiful ladies.  I enjoy helping others and I know helping these two ladies get their homes sold, will relieve them of a lot of stress.  Helping them with all the details so all they have to do is pack or call the movers, is a big burden off their shoulders.                                                                                                              blooming plants

One of these clients has been my client before and this is the second transaction I will get to do for her.  She is a precious person.  So happy and always in a good mood.  She enjoys life so much and I enjoy visiting with her every time I can.  She is quite a gardener and her patio is always full of blooming plants.  She is leaving the patio furniture too, so the new buyers can enjoy the outdoors like she has.

The other lady is moving across country.  She has family and friends there and is looking forward to the move before the weather gets cold.  The two ladies have such an optimistic outlook on life and the biggest smiles.  You want to be in their presence as much as you can.  It is hard to leave once you get there.  Don't you wish all your clients were like this?  How pleasant this job would be. 

I got several incredible hugs today from my special clients.  I hope when I am in my 80's, I can make other people feel this good!

Ricki Eichler Real Estate, your Texas Hill Country connection                         www.reretx.com

511 Junction Hwy                           Kerrville, TX                             (830)257-2520

Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

I'm pretty sure that you will continue to make people around you feel special and happy - your warmth comes thru even online!

Aug 26, 2010 04:21 PM
Karen Feltman
Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA
Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Family is a very good reason to pick up and move!  Good for you for making their move less stressful.

Aug 26, 2010 04:36 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Nancy,  Thank you so much,  they sure made me feel special.

Hi Karen,  Yes, family is a great reason to move. Makes me happy knowing these ladies will not be alone.

Aug 26, 2010 04:52 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I just helped an 83 year old sell her home to move close to her daughter. She was the BEST client that I have ever had. I'll take 10 more just like her! 

Aug 26, 2010 05:32 PM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Ricki,

What a great story.  These ladies were lucky to have an agent like you that cares and does the right thing for their clients.

Aug 27, 2010 12:19 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Joni,  I know what you mean.  I love working with seniors.  They have the time to be nice :)

Hi Richard,   Every agent should do that, right?   Have a great weekend, hope it has cooled off in Big D!  It is a little cooler this week here.

Aug 27, 2010 01:48 AM
DEBORAH STONE
Balboa Real Estate San Diego, CA - San Diego, CA

ricki

Kudos to you for taking such good care of these seniors. It is difficult to keep optimistic as one ages (so they tell me  :)  ....but it seems like you have 2 very good examples. Having good clients makes our work a breeze and a joy!

Aug 27, 2010 04:13 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Deborah,   Yes, having good clients is such a joy!  These two are exceptional!

Aug 27, 2010 03:23 PM
Andy Chaudoir
Professional Inspection Services - Georgetown, Texas - Georgetown, TX
Your Home Inspection Connection in Central Texas

Hello Ricki - We are close to the point when we will have to move my folks a little closer.  Hopefully they'll have a great agent like you to help them along the way!

Aug 28, 2010 02:59 PM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS

Hi Andy,  Thanks, I hope you all find a good agent too.  It helps to relieve some worry even from the family when you know someone is in charge that really cares.

Aug 28, 2010 04:42 PM