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Pay it Forward - Hedging in the Heat

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payPay it Forward - Hedging in the Heat

How do you help a 87 year old man, who is moving to assisted living and wants to sell his home?  This past week I took from 7 am until noon to help my wife's uncle who has 6 kids (but only 4 live in the area) trim his over grown brushes with one of his daugthers. 

He is moving from a home that has seen 6 kids and a loving wife which he has enjoyed for the last 51 years.  He is not thrilled about moving but due to a fall in which he was on the floor for 12 hours with no help, he and his family have come to a decision that he must move. 

When I asked him, what he thinks need done before he sells his home, he said "I can not sell my home with the bushes looking like that." 

Well I have a hedge trimmer and needed some outside time, so instead of going golfing, I helped him out.

Hope when I get up in years, someone will help me.

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Harrison K. Long
HomeSmart, Evergreen Realty - Irvine, CA
REALTOR , GRI, Broker associate, Attorney

Will ... Thanks for reminding here that we need to look for opportunities to help people (not limited to those who are old).  Lots of people are in need of a warm smile, handshake, hug, good greeting, getting their shrubs away from the house, taking care of a pet in need, visiting about their kids and families, and so many other things. 

Jun 26, 2011 05:38 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Will, A little kindness helps to ease other's troubles and glad you were able to help. Golf will still be there once the work is done!

Jun 26, 2011 05:40 AM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

I think that by helping out your neighbor, you batted a hole in one that could not be achieved on the golf course. Or maybe you putted a home run?

Jun 26, 2011 05:43 AM
Margie Kopp Sorrell
Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee Realty and Lake Country - Greensboro, GA
Lake Oconee Real Estate

Will- I like Mona's analogy above. You gained far more in helping your neighbor than you would have on a golf course. Years down the road when we all find ourselves in this gentlemen's position imagine how thankful we'll be to someone like you who is so willing to help. Great pay it forward!

Jun 26, 2011 07:43 AM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

Such a hard decision to move from not only a home but a very personal emotional memory.  Glad you can pitch in to help and I know you will get the home sold with style as well which will enable him and family to concentrate on the next new journey.  All the best!

Jun 26, 2011 07:52 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Will,

I know what you're going through. Last November I listed a woman's home under similar circumstances. I worked harder on her lising that required 30 years of work, than any other property. I stayed focued on her goal - not mine. When I took the listing, I realized that commission, if I got a buyer, was going to be a very small one. I didn't let money overshadow my goals.

In the process, I realized the true meaning behind the phrase, "time is of the essence."

The property sold quickly. The lady moved into assisted living. Her children came to visit during the last few months of her life. I went to the funeral services and to my surprise, when a family member gave thanks to the people who were there for their mom, I was included.

You will get through this and your rewards will not come monetarily.

Patricia

Jun 26, 2011 08:36 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

What a great way to pay it forward for your uncle. Who better to give the place some curb appeal than a great real estate agent.

Jun 26, 2011 11:05 AM
Martha Brown
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD
Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

What a great thing to do. I am sure he was most appreciative. As for the golf game....there is always another day. :0)

Jun 26, 2011 12:20 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

You didn’t go golfing? Now that really is paying it forward for you! JJJJ

Jun 26, 2011 05:42 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Thank You Harrison for  stopping by.  It all adds up to things we should do.

Hi Wanda,  I know golf will always be there but it has been since June 6 since I got to play golf.

Thanks Mona,  You are right on target, batted or putted it was important.

Hi Margie,  Mona is always good at saying things.  Have a great day!

Jun 27, 2011 01:28 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

You are such a good person, Will. And, you are putting the rest of us to shame :) Now I have to call all my people and see what they need done.

Truly, you did good.

Jun 27, 2011 01:55 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Connie,  thanks for stopping by, I miss seeing some of your blogs.  Hope all is well.

Hi Patricia,  That was so nice that the family included you in the service.  Funny how it works out.

Thanks Chris Ann,  Not sure about a great real estate agent but I am a work in process.

Jun 27, 2011 02:03 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Martha,  Yes golf can wait,  I think I can find sometime to help power wash his home one morning this week.

Thanks Russel,  My golf games seems to be on hold.  Last time was June 6.

Thank you Toni,  I just try to help people.

Jun 27, 2011 02:19 AM
Valerie Osterhoudt
Johnson Real Estate, Inc. - Cromwell, CT
ABR, Cromwell, CT Real Estate ~ 860.883.8889

Will.. It always feels gratifying when you help others that can't help themselves.  I'm glad you were there for your uncle.  I bet the bushes look great now.

Jun 27, 2011 09:12 AM
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