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Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

By
Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams of Central PA RS334568

My story begins with a text message I received at 9:23PM on Friday, July 6, 2018. 

I was the listing agent and a buyer's agent had scheduled a showing appointment for 12:30 the next day to show my listing and since she was traveling some distance to show her clients the home, she did not have Supra access which is the lockbox that I use for all my listings.  Her text message to me was to explain her dilemma, and to ask if I would be able to assist with accommodating the showing.  Her message ended with "Can you please help?"

Since it is my belief that when I take a listing, I must do whatever is reasonable to accommodate a showing for a ready, willing, and able buyer, I immediately responded and we set up a plan for her to gain access to the home for her next day showing appointment.  

Following the showing appointment, the buyers wrote a great offer and the seller accepted.  This was the beginning of a transaction that included many twists and turns.  The buyer's agent (Bc Wint) and I became very close throughout and it became evident that the bond of teamwork between Bc and me is the glue that helped keep this transaction together.

Due to some unexpected events during the pending contract phase, the whole thing could have easily fallen apart.  We both understood that the buyer really wanted the home, and my seller really wanted to sell and move closer to family - so Bc and I were determined to bind our team together and keep in continual communication and stay the course.

I am thankful to share that the buyer happily received the keys on settlement day and the seller was overjoyed to know that the buyer would love the home as much as they did. 

I am so grateful for Bc, a beautiful lady - with a caring heart for her clients and I truly believe that teamwork truly does make the dream work!

To Contact Me: www.mariasapio.com



 
Thank you Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland  for offering this January post challenge.  This was an easy one since I am so thankful that life's path has crossed with Bc Wint!



Gloria Todor
Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA
& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Maria, I really like your title which really says it all.  It is a joy when working with another agent who understands that timely work is truly needed to get things done.  Thank you for sharing your story.  

Jan 02, 2019 12:54 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Great story and something we can all learn from that we need to cooperate and work together to make a sale happen. That does not mean not representing our clients, but it can be done in such a way that we don't antagonize the agent or their client on the other side of the transaction.

Jan 02, 2019 01:01 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

I have had times when out of area Realtors are awesome...and times when they are awful. Glad you had a great one!

Jan 02, 2019 02:00 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Maria Sapio - I love this post. Like you, I believe that as a listing agent, I need to do whatever is reasonable to accomodate a showing. We represent our seller and they expect us to sell their home.  Nice job!

Jan 02, 2019 02:26 PM
Francine Viola
Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA
REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

It’s great when cooperating agents get it.  Both sides need to work together, not against each other.  I’m happy for your successful transaction!

Jan 02, 2019 07:59 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is a wonderful story and we should definitely be willing to go above and beyond for our sellers.  I am really glad to hear that it ended well for all involved in the transaction!

Jan 03, 2019 07:54 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Maria- this is exactly how we all hope that these transactions will work...when 2 professionals come together to make it work for their clients!!

Jan 03, 2019 11:42 AM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Dorie Dillard CRS GRI ABR I always appreciate your kindhearted comments... thank you!

Jan 03, 2019 04:41 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Gloria Todor - Indeed, The profound value of a great team to complete a task is quite powerful!  Thank you for your comment.

Jan 03, 2019 04:43 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Nick & Trudy Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - I so agree with you, that as we keep the best interest of our client as a priority, then working amicably with the other agent is a win/win!

Jan 03, 2019 04:46 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty - Unfortunately we have all confronted difficult agents but thankfully most of our colleagues are caring professionals that are open to a team-like mindset!

Jan 03, 2019 04:48 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Thank you Sheri Sperry - MCNE® for your complimentary response to my post.  I do appreciate it!

Jan 03, 2019 04:49 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Francine Viola - I am so thankful for both buyer and seller that things came together - happy smiles and tears were shared!

Jan 03, 2019 04:50 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Brian England - Indeed, happy endings are always sweet... I love "happily ever after" stories!

Jan 03, 2019 04:51 PM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

Kathy Streib - I am so thankful and I was overjoyed to hear that my seller so enjoyed the Christmas holiday in her new location!  

Jan 03, 2019 04:52 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Maria, what a beautiful story, and love it when you are able to do a transaction with an agent you did not know, but get to know and really enjoy.  KUDOS to you both for getting it done!

Jan 03, 2019 05:17 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Maria, for sharing this success story.

I have not yet looked at the contests for this month.

Jan 04, 2019 06:53 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Congratulations on one more success story! Being a cooperative agent is imperative to succeed and that's what our clients would expect.

Jan 07, 2019 09:53 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

First thing, BC was gracious in requesting your assistance as opposed to demanding it.

My BFF of 9+ years and I met over a 5 month short sale transaction. She took me to lunch after it closed, because she was grateful that I did not beat her up over the long wait. It wasn't her fault - it was a short sale!

Friends ever since and the lunches are at least 2x/month!


We can always choose to be cool. Some days it's harder than others but it's good for all concerned.

Jan 10, 2019 10:43 AM
Joyce Marsh
Joyce Marsh Real Estate LLC - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes

When we all work together for our common goal, everyone benefits.  Great story. Thank you for sharing.

Jan 27, 2019 02:00 PM