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Working with a patient listing agent! What a delight!

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Real Estate Agent with Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 PA License - AB067198

I just completed a deal with a very patient listing agent. We had a delayed settlement of 8 days. Not once did he raise his voice or get annoyed. I have had those agents on the other side of a transaction and they do not help. He actually said to me, I know you are working at this and doing your best, it is out of our hands so let's hope it just moves along and we settle soon. His patience encouraged me to not give up, when I was so frustrated with the pace of the lender. It reminded me of a story about going with the flow, not trying to swim upriver or against the tide, but to be like the turtle who uses the tide to get where they want to go.

Every day we were communicating, about the hope of when we could settle. As last minute requests from the lender on the West Coast made after business hours on the East Coast would create a day or more of delays, with the Christmas Holidays thrown in things were only more complicated.

Well, yesterday we at last had settlement. I called Moses Koyan mid morning to let him know all the funds were in. We were going to settlement, at last.

I met my client for the walk through, and we discovered a yard filled with trash that had been promised to be removed. At the settlement table I showed him a photo and he shook his head, apologized and said he would be there Monday with a contractor to remove everything, would that be OK. My buyer was satisfied and we moved forward signing paperwork.

As I drove home I got a phone call with a thank you from Moses for bringing him a good buyer, that doesn't happen that often and was a lesson for me to learn going forward when I have a listing.

A nice way to end the year, now time to concentrate on the 2025 business plan and start working towards those 2025 goals.

If you have plans to purchase of sell real estate along the Main Line or in Chester County call Nick Vandekar, Realty ONE Group Advocates and let's meet to discuss your goals for 2025 and how we can give you the confidence to make the right decisions throughout the transaction. Office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, email Nick@VandekarTeam.com

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Nick Vandekar
Nick is a Tredyffrin Easttown Residential and Commercial REALTOR selling The Main Line, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Hello Nick... nothing quite like working with a true professional... and your co-broker was definitely that!

Dec 28, 2024 11:13 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543, for sharing your experience with such a patient listing agent; it truly highlights the importance of collaboration and calmness in real estate transactions. Your story serves as a refreshing reminder of how positive communication can lead to successful outcomes, even amidst challenges.

Dec 28, 2024 01:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nick- isn't it refreshing to work with someone as professional as you!   It can make all the difference in the world!

Dec 28, 2024 05:26 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Great post and having 18 listings in this type of market I can understand why the listing agent was patient, clearly this is not his only deal.... I find people who get difficult and desperate are the ones that need the money right away, Endre

Dec 28, 2024 10:23 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Congratulations on closing, and on being able to work with a patient and thoughtful listing agent!

Dec 29, 2024 04:55 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Real estate is so much more fun when we have enjoyable people to work with!  Merry Christmas!

Dec 29, 2024 06:03 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Patience and professionalism in a listing or selling agent are great things to experience. All too often, behavior can resemble an egotistical reality TV star.

Dec 29, 2024 07:54 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Nina Hollander, Broker he definitely was.

Lew Corcoran I always believe communication helps a transaction along.

Kathy Streib it definitely made all the difference here.

Endre Barath, Jr. he is definitely very laid back.

 

Dec 30, 2024 06:27 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Kat Palmiotti and  Brian England  it made the transaction that much more enjoyable. Much easier to call someone when you know you are not going to get shouted at or insulted.

Rocky Dickerson I like that expression. All too often, behavior can resemble an egotistical reality TV star.

Dec 30, 2024 06:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Nick,

I love it when two professional agents work together on a transaction to keep it running smoothly!

Jan 04, 2025 05:02 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Dorie Dillard Austin TX he was an absolute delight to work with, so refreshing to so many agents in our area.

Jan 04, 2025 09:20 AM