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My Extended "Real Estate Family"

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Real Estate Agent with Liberty Homes RS-#62825

Let me tell you a little bit about my family. They are the most supportive people and the best support system an agent could ever want. They became my Extended Real Estate Family when they saw the level of passion I had in working with clients.

They commended me for going above and beyond and my clients followed suit.

A three time client (bought two and selling one now) told me the other day that I have always gone above and beyond. Yup...and I drag (willingly of course) my family right into each and every transation.  My husband helps me load the car with staging material as well as helps me put up the signs and so forth.

My mom comes to my Open Houses and if someone walks in she pretends she's an attendee. Most recently she is contributing ..... plants for my client's patio for this Sunday's Open House.  I went up to her house and took the opportunity to click a few shots of her gorgeous Bird of Paradise. She has quite a few adorning her valley.

This Bird of Paradise below....she had my brother dig up for my client's patio.

We'll go pick up that Bird of Paradise and  few of these Bromeliads that adorn my mom's valley!

My mom is proud of her plants...and she's had a green thumb for most of her 83 years of life. She loves when I ask her for 'help' and is proud to support me...and my clients.

I love my mom.

I love my family.

 

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman  is a Realtor-Associate® and Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) with Century 21 Liberty Homes in Mililani, Hawaii. With a sharp understanding that a listening ear is the key to a client's needs  she serves the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and all Hawaii Military Relocations, Hawaii Retirees, Hawaii Job Transfers and Hawaii Residents, Home Buyers and Sellers.

 

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Comments(29)

Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sally

You are indeed blessed with your family to help you with your business when needed. Love those Bird pf Paradise Flowers - they are all over here and one of my favorites.

Jeff

Mar 28, 2011 04:30 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Ohhhh Sally can I adopt your Mom!!!  I so miss my Mom, she was my biggest supporter and friend.  She'd be doing just what your Mom is doing.  Lovely, lovely post! 

Mar 28, 2011 04:58 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE


thanks Sara!  That is indeed a thought to ponder...I AM grateful for my family...my daughter and son help out when need be as well...

Steven....love color :)

Karen:  Thanks much...I love my husband too...:)

Coleen: My husband is also known to pick up my signs when he drops me off (I've had him drive me to drop off signs and pick me up for the last few) I think I'll do it again this week :)

Mar 28, 2011 05:20 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Hey Jeff...indeed I am!  Very colorful aren't they?

Anna: Oh, she would love that!

Mar 28, 2011 05:23 PM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Sally, I can tell how much you love your family - not just from this post but from those I've read over the last few years.  I'm glad you have family help with your open houses.  My husband is my open house "sign man" too, when he is available.  That is a huge help.

Mar 28, 2011 05:29 PM
Maria Morton
Platinum Realty - Kansas City, MO
Kansas City Real Estate 816-560-3758

Wow, Sally, your Mom sure does grow some beautiful plants!

Mar 28, 2011 05:42 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Susan: I just asked my husband if he would do me the honors...come Sunday hehe...Yup....he will drive me and set out signs....and pick them up along the way to pick me up YAY!

Maria: She sure does...as well as her spirit too!

Mar 28, 2011 05:55 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Sally and all I can say is you have a wonderful bond with mother and family, such a sweet post!

Vegas Bob ;o)

Mar 28, 2011 06:01 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning, Sally. Nice heart-warming post. I like the photo of the bird of paradise too...

Mar 28, 2011 09:47 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

Sally,

You are blessed!

I've never taught pre-licensing and never will, but I've taught Board Orientation, the one thing I always taught was:

               "The key to success in real estate sale is a supportive spouse and family."

Can not say I ever mentioned Mother.

Bill

Mar 28, 2011 11:36 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

having a family run business is something very special :) Thank you for sharing Sally :) This was a very lovely post.

Mar 29, 2011 01:00 AM
Steve, Joel & Steve A. Chain
Chain Real Estate Investments & Mortgage, Steve & Joel Chain - Cottonwood, CA

Sally,

It is a true and rare gift to enjoy family even in our business. 

Wishing you much continued success,

Steve

Mar 29, 2011 02:36 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Nice , Sally! After reading your posts over the years about your mom, it is as if I know her. She is obviously a special lady!

Mar 29, 2011 03:42 AM
Mary Stewart
HomeTrust Real Estate, LLC, Homes for Everyone - Wilsonville, OR
Wilsonville and Surrounding Portland Metro Areas

Sally, I really like that your mom and family are involved with your business.  It is the best and made me smile a lot when you said she will pretend to be an attendee at your opens.  She sounds like a character to me and reminds me of my own mother when she was still here with us.  She has been gone some 15 years and I think of her each and every day and find myself thinking I can just call and ask her a question, she will always be with me just as your mom is with you. Mothers are to be treasured and I know you do.  How beautiful. Thank you for a beautiful post.

Mar 29, 2011 06:50 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Sally, it is always good to have support from the family.  But let's get Gary's input on how he likes loading up the car with all that stuff :) :) :)

Mar 29, 2011 07:26 AM
Elizabeth Byrne
Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA
Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Sally, you have a wonderful family. It's a blessing to be surrounded by people who love you and are willing to do anything to help you. You are also an awesome Realtor. If I ever decide to get a house in Hawaii I would love you to help me. Have a wonderful evening.

Mar 29, 2011 02:38 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

George...you best watch it...lol

 

Mar 29, 2011 03:28 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

You're so right, Sally--real estate is a family business. My daughter and granddaughter help with mailings, open houses and errands; my husband helps with tech stuff and putting signs up and down for my open houses; my mom used to ride with me on tour, taking notes about the houses & neighborhoods--and by being with me gained access to the commute freeway lanes! I couldn't do what I do without them.

Mar 31, 2011 03:47 AM
Larry Story ALC
Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC
Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Sally,

You are very blessed to have such a wonderful family supporting you and your business and lucky that you have such wonderful clients.  

Mar 31, 2011 02:26 PM
Virginia Hepp - Mesquite NV REALTOR
Desert Gold Realty - Mesquite NV Homes For Sale - Mesquite, NV
Mesquite NV Homes and Neighborhoods - Search MLS

Amazing Mom, Sally.  That truly is being supportive.  Love how she goes to your open houses.  An open house shill - what a great idea!

Apr 10, 2011 05:55 PM