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The Divine Listing Appointment

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Beam & Branch Realty TREC #547752

Yesterday I was at a listing appointment I received from a relocation company. I met the young couple and was immediately drawn to them as they were so warm and engaging. As I walked through their immaculate home, I kept on noticing the beautiful watercolor paintings displayed throughout.

After we finished the business of the listing, I asked about the watercolors and learned that Mrs. Seller was the artist. As we visited, I found out we had a mutual artist friend who commissions her work at my home decor store. Before long, we were in her art studio sifting through her amazing work.

Before I left, I was loaded down with gorgeous watercolor greeting cards to take back to my store to sell. She was now going to feature her work in our store! We were both excited, to say the least!

As you can see from the picture, this is only one sample of her work. Each piece is something from nature and evokes a lovely softness. Many of her cards also include a poem that she wrote that goes with the painting. Each one is so special and unique.

We were besties by the time I left! I said to her, we were meant to meet and this appointment was much more than a listing. No matter where they move, I know that I have met a wonderful, new friend. And isn't that the best thing of all in this business?

I love divine listing appointments. There are blessings to be found in all sorts of ways. I believe this is the best part of what we do in real estate–when we meet amazing people.

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Comments(15)

Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

How cool that you connected with a seller that also has other mutual interests with you, Paula.

May 09, 2023 07:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dr. Paula McDonald  love this in so many different levels, my grandfather made a living selling his paintings and my mother gave her paintings away as gifts to friends and acquaintances.... nowadays my Grandfather's Paintings are in museums, Endre

May 09, 2023 09:19 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Paula... loved this story. And I agree... one of the best things about our business is the friends we make along the way.

May 10, 2023 03:40 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Paula, for sharing this rewarding experience.

Have a great day.

May 10, 2023 03:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Paula,

Real estate is a people business and we have the opportunity to meet so many amazing people through our connections. Loved your story and this gal is very talented! Her cards cards are beautiful! I'm sure they will be a big seller in your store. 

May 10, 2023 04:56 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Paula. While living in Florida I met a buyer who became a close friend. He has since passed and we have moved away but the wife and I still visit his wife each time we are in Florida. Sometimes business is the starting point of great friendships. Enjoy your day.

May 10, 2023 05:25 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Myrl Jeffcoat - it really is a wonderful aspect of our business. This one was very special.

May 10, 2023 05:36 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Endre Barath, Jr. - I hope that you have had the opportunity to see his work in the museums. That is really special.

May 10, 2023 05:37 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Good morning, Nina Hollander, Broker - and that also includes our friends here in the Rain.

May 10, 2023 05:37 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Amen to that, Dr. Paula McDonald 

May 10, 2023 06:38 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Thank you, Roy Kelley - you have a very blessed day!

May 10, 2023 05:38 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Dorie Dillard Austin TX - sometime you will have to make it up here to the store.

May 10, 2023 05:38 AM
Dr. Paula McDonald
Beam & Branch Realty - Granbury, TX
Granbury, TX 936-203-0279

Yes, Wayne Martin - how wonderful that you still keep in touch with his wife.

May 10, 2023 05:39 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

YES - And isn't that the best thing of all in this business?

YES. YES. YES. 

Two of my closest and dearest friends today were once clients!  

Many of my clients are now friends.  True friends. We get together and do things. 

Congratulations on the Listing and making new friends. 

 

May 10, 2023 08:01 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Like Kismet, wasn't it? Is that the card in your feature photo?  The eggs remind me of the chickadee eggs we had in our nest box recently!!!!  This is the beauty of seeing people face to face!!!

                                                                       

                                            You've been featured in the group Bananatude!

 

May 10, 2023 11:27 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

I was indeed memorized by your feature photo Paula! She is a wonderful artist - love her style. And I know exactly what you're talking about with clients.  There are some that we simply have a very special bond. Many of our clients are friends and they're ll friends with each other.

May 10, 2023 12:36 PM