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Buyers Should Buy What They Want, Not Just Look for a Deal

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker-homes for sale in Vancouver, WA

Darrell is an engineer and wears cowboy boots. About ten months ago Darrell came came to me to help him find a house. I didn't know him at the time and it was hard at first finding out what he really wanted.

We started out looking at horse property, then just any rural acreage, and sometimes he would want to see houses in town and even in new sub-divisions with tiny yards. He has his kids on the weekends and wasn't sure where they should live. He was confused. And so was I trying to find him a home.

He finally called one day and said he had found the perfect place. It was about 10 miles farther than where he had said his geographical limits were. It had a distressed house that neede a lot of work( he is a structural engineer) so that was ok, but it also has a huge arena, stalls, barns everything he really wanted. He bought it.

Last weekend he invited me out to his house warming party. His daughter has a cowboy hat, and they all have their own horses and are loving it.  He sent me the following testimonial.  

"Don was great! He listened to my rambling dreams of what I wanted, gave sage advice and with a patient hand he helped me understand the process and even myself at times. In the end, with his hard work and dedication to what I wanted, we found the perfect place for me, my kids and my horses." - Darrell Badger

Sincerely,

Darrell Badger

 

 Sometimes as Realtors we do the right thing and we should be glad.

 

Posted by

Don Humphrey   Broker

Coldwell Banker

14313 NE 20th Ave;  Suite A104,                                          

Vancouver, WA  98686                          

360-910-7968                                                                                

 

Don Humphrey                            

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Matthew Johnson
Keller Williams Premier Realty - Woodbury, MN

Right on Don, No "Deal" is worth it if you are not thrilled to come home at night to it!

Oct 22, 2010 06:46 AM
Victor Zuniga
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services California Properties - San Diego, CA

People sometimes say they want "X" and they end up buying "Y". Buyers need to be clear of what it is they truly want. The rest is just procedure after that.

Oct 22, 2010 06:47 AM
Leigh Ann Holman
Leigh Ann Holman - Century 21 Glover Town & Country - Clarksville, AR
REALTOR - Century 21, River Valley, Arkansas (479)774-5166

You deserve his kind words and I'm glad you posted this.  We can all use it as a reminder to be patient.  Very good post! Have a fantastic day!

Oct 22, 2010 06:58 AM
Allan Sanchez
Roseville CA & Rocklin CA Short Sale Agent - Roseville, CA
Rocklin & Roseville, Short Sale Agent

Lovely testimonial!  There is nothing better than a satisfied customer.

Oct 22, 2010 07:00 AM
Don Humphrey
Coldwell Banker-homes for sale in Vancouver, WA - Vancouver, WA
Coldwell Banker

Thank you one and all.

Oct 22, 2010 10:40 AM