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Throwback Thursdays...Adding “Magic” to Our Home

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Throwback Thursdays...Adding “Magic” to Our Home

Our great Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400 wrote a post recently about Moving With Kids. Her post reminded me of when we sold our home in Northern VA.

The potential buyers actually lived in our community and needed a larger home. When the parents came by for a second look, they brought their two children with them.

The agent was called away on a family emergency so I let the family in and told them I would be out on the deck.  I could tell that the couple’s young son was not happy about the move...while their daughter was ecstatic.

While I was out on the deck, the young boy came out, still not happy about moving. I learned that even though their current home was just a few blocks away, this was the only home he’d ever known.  Adults are not the only ones who do not like change.

So I decided to share something with him that was a secret!


I pointed beyond the trees to the community near us and told him that this deck was the perfect viewing spot to see fireworks on special holidays like the Fourth of July. He would have a ringside seat! 

 

Ultimately, the parents would be the ones to make the final decision to buy or not but it was fun being able to bring a smile to that little boy’s face!!!

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Comments(31)

Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

What a lovely story Kathy!  What little one wouldn't find firewords from their deck magical!!  I always enjoyed it when parents bring the kids along well looking at homes (well almost always :) It's fun to help the kids 'pick' out their room and imagine what they could do with their room.

Aug 19, 2021 09:40 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, I would lay money those parents just LOVED what you said to this little boy, KUDOS!

Aug 19, 2021 10:28 AM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Kathy Streib That was sincerely beautiful and special. Magic!

Aug 19, 2021 10:57 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael Jacobs I didn't have to move as a kid, but I'd imagine that it could be hard adjusting. 

 

Wayne Martin They ended up buying our house so I hope he got to see many fireworks. 

 

Aug 19, 2021 01:12 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sham Reddy CRS kids adjust much better than we think. 

Thanks Kat Palmiotti that's all I was trying to do. 

 

Aug 19, 2021 01:14 PM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

A childs smile is priceless.  The day a success written offer or not.  Mark

Aug 19, 2021 01:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hi Kathy... how clever of you to think of that... and I'm sure that little boy never forgot to get his ringside seat for annual fireworks.

Aug 19, 2021 01:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Brian England I was just trying to make a wee one smile. 

Will Hamm you just made my day, thank you!

Aug 19, 2021 02:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Bob "RealMan" Timm yes, and even though children do adapt, they also need some consistency in their lives. 

Ron and Alexandra Seigel thank you and I truly appreciate your very kind words,  I so enjoyed meeting you both. 

Aug 19, 2021 02:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you Roy Kelley wishing you and Chef Dolores a great day. 

Rocky Dickerson what child doesn't want to be privy to a special secret!!!

Aug 19, 2021 02:22 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

You're right George Souto Parents take everything into consideration. 


Anna Banana Kruchten CRS, CRB, Phoenix Broker that's so true. The more we can get them involved the more excited they'll be. 

 

 

 

Aug 19, 2021 02:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you Joan Cox They did buy the home but I think they'd made their mind up already. 

Wendy Rulnick Thank you!!!  He was so sad, I wanted him to feel the magic. 

Aug 19, 2021 02:27 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint I agree!!! If you can put a smile on a child's face, it's worth so much!!!

Nina Hollander, Broker I hope he didn't because it really was an excellent spot to watch them. 

 

Aug 19, 2021 02:28 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

That was a very thoughtful way to being a smile the that little one

Aug 19, 2021 06:58 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy what a great observation, about 15 years ago I had clients who were looking at homes and they bought the little boy along... we laughed when he did not want to stay at a home... we ended up with a home all three liked:)Endre

Aug 19, 2021 10:21 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Hopefully I can make magic every time I do my job. That is the overall goal. Staging can make all the difference with arranging  psychologically pleasing vibe

Aug 19, 2021 10:25 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

It's all about the connection and making that the reason one wants to have something to look forward to

Aug 20, 2021 12:03 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Kathy - I relate to that.  As a boy I did not want to move from our house.  Ultimately, my parents never did.

Aug 20, 2021 03:40 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

What a neat thing to do, Kathy. I have also seen a few situations where a family member  was not happy about making a move. Having moved a few times with young kids years ago I remember what that could be like!

 

Jeff

Aug 20, 2021 09:54 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Awwww....what a sweet story.

I hope that family was very happy with their new home!

Aug 25, 2021 06:06 AM