Another coincidence...this customer went to school with my brother

By
Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

I love coincidences and finding out how small a world we live in.

 

dark hardwood flooring millwoodThis morning, I went to meet a customer moving to Ossining.  Her home is "under construction" with a lot of fixing up underway (that would be an understatement.  She mentioned that they've been living with her parents in Millwood, so I immediately asked if she went to Horace Greeley.  And, the cool thing was, she did and graduated 3 years behind me.

 

It turned out she knew my brother, and we knew several people in common.  It also turns out that she knows a good friend of mine from my BNI group as well as her husband.

 

It's such a small world.  We definitely ocnnected on a number of levels and so hope we get the job.  Normally, I would think that it would a slam dunk, but she has another estimate from someone which came in drastically lower. And, I mean drastically lower...and it appears that it does not include the same scope.  They now need to find the other estimate and I'm crossing my fingers that it only includes the area I think it does.  Otherwise, I'm toast.  She's also getting another estimate this afternoon, and she said she would call me after she gets that.

 

So crossing my fingers because she and her husband seem so nice and I would love to tell my brother about this one (when he returns from Mexico).

Comments (13)

Liz Hill
YOUR CHOICE REALTY CORP BROKERAGE - Barrie, ON

Its amazing how meetings like this happen. I hope it all turns out well Debbie!

Nov 21, 2012 12:45 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

It definitely IS a small world, and that's a cool thing to share with your brother upon his return.  Good luck getting the job and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Nov 21, 2012 01:05 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Debbie, The world shrinks all the time.  This weekend showing buyers around...her sister is buying a short sale listing of ours via their agent and the Mr. is interviewing for work with an ex-coworker and soccer friend of mine :)  Bill

Nov 21, 2012 01:11 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debbie,

It is important they are comparing estimates that are apples to apples! It's a small world that is for sure!!! I've got my fingers crossed she picks you!!

Nov 21, 2012 01:19 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Liz - Yes, it is and I hope so, too.

Kat - Thank you, and you, too.

Bliz - That is really cool.  I love those sort of things.

Dorie - Yes, I don't think they are.  I'm crossing my fingers that is the case. Hopefully, I will find out later.

Nov 21, 2012 01:24 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

I bet your brother will get a kick out of this Debbie.  I hope you end up getting their business too!

Nov 21, 2012 01:40 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Debbie, it is indeed a small world. I do hope you get the business.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving Day with love and laughter with friends and family.

Nov 21, 2012 01:49 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

The world gets smaller every day!  Good luck with this one bubbeleh.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours too!

Nov 21, 2012 04:23 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie it is a small world, which means that you need to behave ....... LOL

Good luck, hope she sellects you :)

Nov 21, 2012 06:23 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

This world is way smaller than we think, Debbie.  Good luck with this one - try to stay positive!  Happy Thanksgiving...

Nov 21, 2012 07:32 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Deb, great connection and lets hope that leads to many more new connections through them!

Nov 21, 2012 09:28 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good evening Debbie,

My Debbie and I would like to take this time to say we truly appreciate you and wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving my friend.

John

Nov 21, 2012 10:41 AM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Debbie, i like George's comment...have a good day today & relax a bit!

Nov 21, 2012 08:27 PM

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