...then it will not be a struggle.
The Atlanta market is suffering a bit from a lack of move-in ready "A" space. Consequently, several clients have become a bit frustrated that they have yet to find "the one". I recently sat down with a couple and talked about the frustration. I told them that while annoying, it was actually a good sign. I went on to say that it meant they were truly engaged and now knew exactly what they wanted.
Well, they were not entirely thrilled with my take because it did not solve the dilemma, but I promised that their patience and not settling would be rewarded. I reminded them that when the right property presented itself, that making an offer and getting the property under contract would not be a struggle.
So, yesterday morning we were reviewing the new options, and found a home that looked promising. In fact, I had a gut feel that told me to go ahead and print a contract, do a CMA and confirm the tax info. This was definitely not a mistake.
For ONCE, the house was as good as the pictures. It had everything, and I mean everything, that my clients had hoped for. It is a house they could "grow" into. The body language, the eyes and the words all matched up for them. I might have even said, "I told you so. When it is right, there is no struggle."
As we were leaving, two other groups showed up. My guys were hating the thought of getting into a bidding war. I noted that I did not know if their agents had all the information needed to make an offer right then, but we did. So, we did just that.
When I called them last night they were a bit anxious, but were quickly over-the-moon when I said, "Congratulations!" And my client said "I now know what you meant by it not being a struggle. Thank you so much for being prepared."
Aside from a happy client, I must admit being a bit sad too. Joe and I shared the same mentor for many years. He passed away last December. I would have liked to have seen O.K.'s face and heard his voice when Joe and I told him the good news. He would have been proud.
So to Joe and Jill, I offer you one of O.K.'s best lines...The best is yet come...
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