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Banks say Thanks? Like Hitting the Jackpot!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas

Banks say Thanks? Like Hitting the Jackpot!

Recently I took on a very difficult Foreclosure Listing for a Bank out of California. They needed to sell and interviewed 3 agents in my area on Lake Conroe. The home sat there since 2007 unfinished, 63% complete and was languashing by the water.

Sitting on a canal leading to the Big Water, the entire dream of a subdivision had fallen by the wayside. Only two homes stand next to each other and the gate remains inoperable with no electric, no water and the lingering sadness of Foreclosure is evident. Angry contractors had entered and cut the wiring within the 4500 square foot building causing the new owner to start again. After 4 months of showings, attempted negotiations on 3 offers that didn't stick and Disclosure, Disclosure and more Disclosure, WE SUCCESSFULLY CLOSED YESTERDAY!

When I checked my email today I had this!

Deb,
This property sale required someone with your level of expertise.  Thank you for all your hard work and effort.

Regards,
Gary 
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Senior Vice President, Real Estate
777 N. Broadway, 2nd floor
Los Angeles, CA  90012

Lenders are people too! This was almost as good as getting a check!
Last night I made a trip to the Casino to celebrate and my luck was on!
Lake Conroe Homes wins the Jackpot!

I have since listed the home next door. I hope to bring life to the subdivision as the area is beautiful and such a shame to just let it sit and go to waste. A Bank with Thanks? And a JACKPOT! Real Estate doesn't get better than this!

Steve Mattison
Canyon de Chelly National Mo, AZ
Vietnam Veteran

Good for you!  Selling any property is a big deal, let alone getting a thank you note from a bank, WOW!

Jul 07, 2011 07:35 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Steve, it was a first for me. Usually I hear nothing from the bank and life goes on. I was tickled. Thank you for stopping by!

Jul 07, 2011 07:38 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

Deb.  How about some details.  This is fascinating.  We have an unfinished home for sale from time to time.  Financing is the tough part.

Jul 07, 2011 09:20 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Hi Deb-What a great job my friend. You are a winner. Congrats on winning at the casino too. Hope you are doing well.

Jul 07, 2011 10:02 AM
John Handschuh ABR SRES
RE/MAX Legacy - Chalfont, PA
Bucks County Real Estate

Deb,

That is awesome to receive a thanks from a bank. Wow !! Congratulations on your sale. Great Job.

 

Make it a great day !!

Jul 07, 2011 11:54 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Deb, you are single handedly rejuvenating a neighborhood. Good for you.

Jul 07, 2011 02:42 PM
Lizette Fitzpatrick
Lizette Realty - Richmond KY - Lexington, KY
Lizette Realty, Lexington KY MLS - Kentucky Homes

Congratulations! Some of these closings seem next to impossible to get to.

Jul 07, 2011 04:48 PM