Selling to the next generation and beyond

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Managing Real Estate Broker with LoKation Real Estate

 Selling to the next generation and beyond - If you are in this business for a long enough period, and I hope everyone that is currently practicing real estate is doing it for the long haul, not just because we are in a crazy hot market, although I do know better, if you have been around long enough you often get to notMulti generations only help clients move more than once, you might even get to help their children.

Today I took the daughter of a past client out to look at homes with her fiance'. I helped her parents move 13 years ago and then again a couple years ago they divorced and I helped them sell their home and buy smaller homes. It is really gratifying to know that work you have done over the years not only resonates with the next generation, but the parents trust you enough with their most prized possessions, to refer them to you.

I have watched this young lady grow up from a first grader, through college and now into adulthood and really look forward to helping her and her fiance with the next stage of their lives. I have been fortunate to have been passes around by several families, one family I helped mom and dad twice, one of their sons twice and a daughter move once, I love the family trees.

Very heartwarming occupation we have chosen!

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John Marshall -Fore!

Low-Maintenance Golf Course Living

I have been involved in the Golf Communities through-out Colorado for the past several years. As a contributing writer for Colorado Golf Magazine I write articles regarding new course development and their surrounding communities.

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Comments (10)

Mark Wagner Jr.
Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Very cool story to be able to say you ve heled multiple generations of a family purchase a home! Have a great weekend!

Oct 24, 2014 08:18 AM
David Shamansky
US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO
Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Yes that is a fact that is on eof the best compliments you can get. I see that in reverse as well where we do loans for the kids and then get referred to the parents

Oct 24, 2014 10:49 AM
Michael Dagner
Brokers Guild Classic - Denver, CO
Your Denver Homes Realty Expert

Don't think I"ve gotten past 2 generations yet, but still working on it.  Nice pix.

Oct 24, 2014 12:13 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, John...this is a great story. I've got a family like the one you are telling us about. 

Oct 24, 2014 12:45 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

John - Yes, that is quite the honor. I'm so glad you got to experience this.  Super job.

Oct 24, 2014 09:08 PM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Mark Wagner Jr. It is very rewarding, it takes me back to when I was getting started

David Shamansky It seems to me the reverse is more difficult although it does happen, many parents are less likely to use their childrens referrals

 

Oct 25, 2014 12:47 AM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Michael Dagner The only 3rd generation I have done would be my own family, aunts and uncles, in laws and there grandchildren, in fact a couple of the grandchildren are getting licensed to join me

Debbie Laity They sure are wonderful to work with and spread the word outside of their families as well

Oct 25, 2014 12:50 AM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Debbie Gartner Thank you, it really is a different transaction personally with the next generation, I love it! Makes me feel good all under.

Oct 25, 2014 12:51 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

John~ We recently had the pleasure of helping Mom and Dad and then getting a referral to the daughter. As a matter of fact, I have a draft post started to share the story!

Oct 30, 2014 09:53 AM
John Marshall - FORE!
LoKation Real Estate - Cherry Hills Village, CO
Specializing in Golf Course Properties

Donna Foerster Very nice, you gotta love those referrals, it doesn't get any better

Oct 31, 2014 08:10 AM

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