Big Day For Me-Sold My Very First Home!!!

By
Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country

Yesterday was a very big day for me as I sold my very first home as a Realtor! 6 months in, a lot of long, hard hours and days wondering if it was ever, ever going to pay off, and it finally has. It was an incredible feeling leaving that closing and an emotional one at that. Naturally I didn't let anyone else see that side of it but as I got in my car to leave, I headed to Publix to grab a 6 pack for celebration, and it hit me. It was like I had been justified or something. I really can do this. I really am doing this. To all those who've come before me I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about....

So upon arriving home I knew there was something else waiting for me. Drew was there with a big hug but also a box. A box that has been sitting in our home for the past four months. One day, four months ago, a package arrived from a seller on Ebay and Drew in turn tells me not to get all excited as it was nothing big but that I couldn't open it until I closed on my first home. I've stared at that box every day since with much curiosity as to what was inside. After cracking a beer, toasting a cheers, he hands me the box and this was inside....

Big Day For Me-Sold My Very First Home

Wasn't expecting that at all but what a sweetheart : )

 

Comments (88)

Margie Kopp Sorrell
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Real Estate

To Everyone-oh wow, this has been the most incredible 24 hours as I never thought this much encouragement could be possible. THANK YOU SO MUCH to all of you for your kind words!

Jun 26, 2011 06:27 AM
Margie Kopp Sorrell
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Real Estate

Ummm, this shows how often I get gold stars...

Someone said I was featured. I've looked back through the features by clicking on ActiveRain in the top left hand corner of my screen. Don't see it. No gold star anywhere either. Anybody able to tell me where I go to see it?

Jun 26, 2011 06:36 AM
Sandy Acevedo
951-290-8588 - Chino Hills, CA
RE/MAX Masters, Inland Empire Homes for Sale

Congratulations, on selling your first home. I can still remember that feeling. Yes, you can do this!

Jun 26, 2011 06:38 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hey Margie~ Congratulations on your BIG DAY!  I'm sure you'll be floating in the clouds for a few more days.  Enjoy every minute of it!

P.S.  Look at the bottom of your post where it says posted by Margie Kopp and the date.  You'll see the Gold Star there. 

Jun 26, 2011 10:55 AM
Doug Anderson
Tucker Associates Real Estate Services - Danville, CA
Bay Area Real Estate Views

A hearty congratulations on your first sale Margie. It is certainly a big day and best wishes for many many more.

Jun 26, 2011 11:02 AM
GinaMarie Latham-Howard
Carrington Real Estate - Corona, CA
Your IE Specialist

Yay for you Margie.....Congrats on your 1st closing!.....Now onward and upward!

Jun 26, 2011 11:03 AM
Sinead McAllister
McAllister Homes Real Estate - Oceanside, CA
Broker - McAllister Homes Real Estate, Oceanside,

YAY Congratulations! Many more to come I am sure!

Jun 26, 2011 11:04 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Because of this transaction, they will now be far less intimidating.

We learn real estate sales from closed transactions.  Best experience in the world.

Jun 26, 2011 11:30 AM
Bill Dandridge
MKB, Realtors - Roanoke, VA
GREEN, ABR, GRI, EcoBroker

Congratulations! This closing was the first of many in your new career. The same timespan passed between getting my license and my first closing as well. Unfortunately, I did not receive a gift from my clients...

Jun 26, 2011 02:48 PM
J. Philip Faranda
J. Philip Faranda (J. Philip R.E. LLC) Westchester County NY - Briarcliff Manor, NY
Broker-Owner

Congratulations Margie, I still remember my first closing. Yes, you can do this! If you can do one, you can do 5. If you can do 5, you can do 10. If you can do 10, you can do 50! 

Keep it up! 

Jun 26, 2011 04:22 PM
Pam Miller
Realty Associates - Conroe, TX
Broker Associate - Water Crest on Lake Conroe

Margie - Way to go, girl!  Now I will share my favorite real estate word with you.   "NEXT" 

Jun 26, 2011 05:06 PM
Rosalie Evans
Meritus Group Real Estate - Sioux Falls, SD
The Evans Group, Sioux Falls, SD Homes For Sale

AAww cute! Congrats on your first sale and many more to come!

Jun 26, 2011 05:31 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Awww, Margie...now it's my turn to say that Drew's gift is just too "stinkin' cute"!!! I'm so happy for you and I'm wishing for many more closings in your future! :)

Leilani

Jun 26, 2011 06:09 PM
Doug Bullwinkel
Envoy Mortgage,NMLS ID 6666 - Roseville, CA
Mortgage Loan Originator NMLS #281609

Now all you have to do is wait for Christmas to put the new gift in it's place of honor.  I'm sure it will be displayed in a prominent place until then.  Congratulations on the sale and many more to follow.

Jun 26, 2011 07:39 PM
Jeremy Joslin
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - South Windsor, CT
Professional Real Estate Marketing and Sales

great news and stick with it.  you get out what you put in so good luck to you. wishing you many more.

Jun 27, 2011 12:29 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTORĀ®

Margie: Here's to the first of many to come! Congratulations!

Jun 27, 2011 04:29 AM
Kathy Sheehan
Bay Equity, LLC 770-634-4021 - Atlanta, GA
Senior Loan Officer

What a wonderful story!  Thanks for sharing.  I am sure that with that type of support, you will be on your way to the next closing!

Jun 27, 2011 11:14 AM
Samuel Kahuila
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Mount Laurel Township, NJ
Burlington County, NJ

Congratulations!! Hears to many, many, many more closings. All the best you!

Jun 27, 2011 05:31 PM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Congratulations girl.  I know you'll have many more of these days and don't ever loose that desire to celebrate every single one of them.

Jun 28, 2011 07:08 AM
Dawn A Fabiszak
Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO
The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

Margie ~ congratulations on your first successful closing.  I am sure there are lots more in your future.  One thing you may want to start practicing is; ask the buyers/sellers for referrals at least 3 times...once as you start your process, again when you write/accept an offer and finally at the closing table.  Those are the three times that they are the most excited!   The best of luck to you!

Jun 29, 2011 08:42 AM

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