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Happy Labor Day Weekend

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Real Estate Agent with Four Daughters Real Estate

Hope everyone is doing well, clients and agents alike.

Lesson learned today:

You never know when you meet some nice people in need of assistance. Just received a referral from an agent in Algonquin IL who asked me to show a condo to a young first time home buyer couple in Schaumbrug. The couple was awesome and we are hopefully going to work together, and it just reminds you why we do what we do.

As my wife is brewing lasagna, and the aroma of the flavor is rumbling my stomach I reflect to the first transaction that I did, where my stomach was turning with fear and hope that I can do this right.  It turned out to be a great experience - I had found a nice home for my clients, we went through a bidding war with 2 other agents, won... and celebrated.

Today, the market is slow...negativity is on the rise...but one thing has not changed: first time buyers are fragile creatures in need of information, guidance, patience and advice.  As my wife and kids kick me out of the kitchen for trying to sneak an early bite, its nice to know that someone want to listen to you, and trusts you to put them on the right path.

Anyway - have a great weekend everyone. This is my first entry. Hopefully not the last....

Fran Gaspari
Patriot Land Transfer, Inc. - Limerick, PA
"The Title Man" - Title Insurance - PA & NJ

Mario,

Great frame of mind. I'm sitting here 'bleeding' as my beloved Notre Dame is getting their butts kicked by Georgia Tech. It hurts to watch. Rather be sampling lasagna. Have a nice weekend. Thanks,   Fran

Sep 01, 2007 10:59 AM
Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan
Samson Properties - Bowie, MD
I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES
That's great to hear Mario. Are you are absolutely right - first time home buyers are fragile creatures in need of information,guidance,patience and advice. If wished that everybody in the real estate professional felt the same way you do. Great post. Have a great and safe Labor Day Weekend.
Sep 01, 2007 11:25 AM
Dena Stevens
Rocky Mountain Realty - Canon City, CO
Putting The Real Into Realtor Since 2004
Mario, Welcome to the Rain. Read lots, comment often and join groups!
Sep 01, 2007 12:30 PM
Mario Bilotas
Four Daughters Real Estate - Palatine, IL
Thanks for your responses everyone...have a great weekend. I'm sure your lasagna day is around the corner - and I'm thankful that other agents care about people...not just sales.
Sep 02, 2007 06:49 AM