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Rescued by an Active Rain friend!

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks

Sometimes we get so busy that we don’t take time to relax and enjoy ourselves (at least it happens to me).

This last 30 days or so have been hectic ones, with sick relatives needing attention, out-of-state guests staying with us, three separate late Christmas celebrations in January, and a transaction from hell that Susan and Nevinhas hit a dozen or so bumps along the way – some big and some not-so-big.  This deal was supposed to close in mid-December, and although all final docs have finally been signed and everything was supposedly approved, funding has now been held up while the lender has suddenly requested better seller signatures on the contract and more documents from the buyer.

Seems like something new every day, and I haven’t even had time to catch up on reading my favorite Active Rain blogs or to post anything.

BUT this weekend one of my Active Rain friends came to town. Nevin Williams gave me a call and we met at the Village Bistro in Fair Oaks for lunch.  Although we had never met in person before, after our visit I felt like we were old friends, and I look forward to his next visit to the Sacramento area when we’ve agreed to do this again.

When meeting folks for the first time there is always a question of whether you will have anything to talk about, but that didn’t seem to be an issue with us.  We chatted away and had a very enjoyable day.  Nevin does a lot of traveling, and since he grew up in the Village Bistro, Fair Oaks CASacramento area, he still has many friends to visit here, and I’d like to think he now has one more!

Meeting fellow Active Rainers is fun, and best of all – it gave me a much-needed break and rescued me from the crazy schedule I’ve been keeping, and it has encouraged me to get back to Active Rain, and to stop now and then and just have a pleasant lunch with a friend.  Sounds like a good resolution to me!

Thanks Nevin!


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Susan Neal
Realtor/ Broker
Century 21 Noel
David Realty

 

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience.

I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction.

"Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916)705-8951

or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

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Susan Neal
Broker / Realtor

Susan Neal Fine Properties
RE/MAX Gold
Fair Oaks, California

Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 30+ years experience. 
I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction.

"Happy clients make me happy."

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Comments(9)

William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Suan, Nice to see back in the Rain and this is certainly a wonderful way to introduce your first post of the year. It is terrific how we have all connected here in the Rain. BTW, Happy New Year !

Jan 30, 2011 06:55 PM
Mark VanBuskirk
Cassidon Realty - Lehighton, PA
PA REALTOR Specializing in Carbon & Monroe County

You connected with me with the transaction from HELL! I have one that was to close before Christmas and hopefully it is going to close on 2/1/2011. I hope I get some heavenly transactions this year! Glad you had a good time!

Jan 30, 2011 08:19 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Suesan, what a special treat that was! I have found meeting the 'Rainers I have been privelidged enough to meet, that we are like old friends. It is such a treat. I hope all will get back on track with you, your closing will happen and February will be a fantastic time for you!

Jan 30, 2011 09:30 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Susan, it is really great to meet fellow ActiveRainers. I met a bunch at RainCamp last summer and still keep in touch. There is always something we have in common.

Jan 31, 2011 12:18 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Susan well it's almost Feb 1 so let's hope his visit is a great start to the rest of your year and lots of smooth transactions.  I have had the chance to meet many rainers either at a rain camp or one on one...and what a treat that's been.  It really is like we're old friends and know each other - even thou we never met in person. Genuine good people in the Rain!

Jan 31, 2011 02:18 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Nevin is my neighbor here in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, a good friend, and my go to guy for all things related to home financing. You echoed every sentiment I've ever said about him. He's just a great guy and a trusted recommendation for my buyer clients.

Jan 31, 2011 05:09 AM
Olga Diaz
COLDWELL BANKER TOMLINSON - Pullman, WA
Potter, Mng Broker, CRS, ASP, ePRO, ABR

Susan!  Good for you!  What a great opportunity to meet and for you to relax also.  I hope you enjoyed your lunch together.

Jan 31, 2011 10:40 AM
Nevin Williams
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation - Cary, NC
Senior Mortgage Advisor

Susan - Thank you for posting this!  It was great meeting you in person.  Lunch was great as was the company!  I am going to post a similar post and "borrow" your picture : )

Feb 04, 2011 12:48 PM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Susan. I noticed that Nevin wrote about your meeting too. I'm glad you are back and that you've updated.

Feb 05, 2011 02:32 PM