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Closing Gift From The Client Red Bark Japanese Maple, Liberty Knoll Madison Alabama

By Nick T Pappas

Real Estate Agent with Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL

December 16, 2011 03:11 AM

Closing Gift From The Client Red Bark Japanese Maple, Liberty Knoll Madison Alabama

Recently I posted about a home that my clients Adam & Jennifer closed on...Sold, Liberty Knoll, Madison Alabama, 35758...we saw a lot of homes and as they were about to give up we found their perfect home. I really enjoyed working with them and along the way a little story developed.

One home that Adam & Jennifer liked and visited a couple of times had a Japanese Maple in the back yard that they were going to dig up and get rid of if they bought the home...so I told them I would take it. Then it became a bit of a joke that I was insisting they buy that home so I could get the Japanese Maple. As things turned out Adam & Jennifer did not buy that home, but to show their appreciation for my efforts they did show up at my office this morning with this Japanese Maple. After thanking them many times for their generosity my first question was..."you didn't go back to that house and dig it up did you"?...well, of course they didn't...I think. This was one of those feel good moments that you know you've done a good job...it was noticed and appreciated.

So...thank you to Adam & Jennifer for your gift and the privilege of getting to know you.

It's a little bare now, but wait 'til spring after a little pruning and the leaves return.

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Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

It's always nice when a client recognizes the hard work and effort we put in towards helping them buy or sell a home... even if they did dig it up from the yard of a home they didn't purchase!!!

Dec 16, 2011 04:38 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Nick - It's always great when our efforts are recognized and appreciated - gifts from clients are rare, and a Japanese maple, one of my favorites - I wish we had a good climate and location for them here - is an awesome thank you.

Dec 16, 2011 04:50 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Craig-even though we don't expect to get a tangible show of gratitude it definitely is appreciated and confirms we must be doing something right...I guess we should keep that "digging up" thing quiet.

Dick-yes they are rare making this gift much more meaningful. I have another Japanese Maple...definitely one of my favorite trees.

Dec 16, 2011 05:18 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Nick - that's a great story and I love the maple - it goes so well with the art on the wall! Always the stager! Happy Holidays!

Dec 16, 2011 06:45 AM

Kristine-yes always the stager...the tree will be taking a trip home with me so it won't have that art work behind it...haven't decided if I'm going to plant it or leave it potted as possible Bonsai.

Dec 16, 2011 10:30 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nick it is best that you don't know how they got it that way you can say you did not know anything when they come to take you away ........... LOL

Dec 16, 2011 01:00 PM

Ellen Caruso

Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Nick, I too agree with Kristine, great positioning near that painting. The designer in me. I once got a gift from a Japanese couple that came from out of state and I took them out quite a bit. It too is special to me.

BTW see my blog for a Holiday message to you.

Dec 16, 2011 01:59 PM

Patricia Feager

Flower Mound, TX

Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Nick,

What a neat surprise! That Japanese Maple is going to give you years of enjoyment and what a conversation piece it will be through the ages. These are clients you'll never forget; nor will they forget you.

You're a great Realtor - this story is testimony to that!

Nice photo too!!!

Patricia

Dec 17, 2011 12:28 PM

John Mayer

Oikos Realty, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach Florida - Cocoa Beach, FL

Your Beach Area Expert

Hey Nick - It's nice to be appreciated. Bring it to Florida and I'll get it growing right now :-)

Dec 18, 2011 04:37 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Nick, Your clients love you...all of them. You are one heck of a Realtor and I'm so glad to be able to see your smiling face every day!

Dec 18, 2011 02:18 PM

George-I'm calling you to make bail :))

Patricia-thanks...I really don't want to plant it in the ground...think I'll leave it potted in case I move so I can take it with me.

John-be careful what you wish for...it wouldn't take much arm twisting to move me (and the tree) down to the land of bikinis!!!

Beth-hey boss...missed your face this weekend, but then you were out buying some really nice toys for us all to play with...now about the "smiling face" are you sure you don't have me confused with Valeska...after all we look so much alike :))

Dec 18, 2011 02:41 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Nick You know you have met your goal when the client buys you a closing gift

Dec 19, 2011 02:23 AM

Karen-even when you meet your goal and your client is in the perfect home for them and gotten a great deal to boot...some aren't appreciative...Adam and Jennifer were and like I said, it feels good.

Dec 19, 2011 06:15 AM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Well, wasn't that thoughtful Nick! Obviously when you were talking they were listening! Very nice gesture, enjoy your tree.............guess you will never forget those clients, right Nick?

Dec 19, 2011 12:09 PM

Closing Gift From The Client Red Bark Japanese Maple, Liberty Knoll Madison Alabama

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