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The fun of checking in with past clients

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

One of the joys of being a Realtor and working with young first time buyers is discovering the changes in their lives when you check in with them.

I had reached out to some past clients and got back some lovely photos of their new baby born in March. A little girl called Quinn. I also heard about one of their dogs needing surgery on a herniated disc and the improvements they are making to the house. Baby proofing it now there is an additional member of the family.

It is part of what makes this job worthwhile to hear that the house you helped them find and guided them through the transaction is the perfect place for them as they raise their family.

When they bought the house, they were a couple and they added a large deck to the back of the house and used the back yard for their marriage.

One of the challenges with this couple had been that he had wanted an area for brewing beer. This home had the perfect space and he has put it to good use, last year it was a stout/porter, this year he obtained the right equipment for brewing lager.

I will have to stop by for a taste and to drop off a baby gift!

Do you need help finding the perfect home? Maybe you are downsizing after living in a large home for many decades, or just starting out hoping to find your first home. Either way, I would love to help you and make sure you have the confidence to make the right decisions throughout the transaction. Give me a call today, Nick Vandekar, Selling the Main Line and Chester County, with Realty ONE Group Advocates, office 484-237-2055, cell or text 610-203-4543, or email me at Nick@VandekarTeam.com and let us sit down and see what your goals are and how I can help.

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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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Downingtown , PA 19335
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Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I love getting updates from past clients.  I have someone who just had a baby. I need to check in with them today! 

Jul 12, 2025 03:49 AM
Patricia Feager
Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 - building strong relationships with first time buyers and staying in communication with them is the smart way to do business. When they accept you into their lives by sharing parts of their life and milestones, it is clearly the greatest gift that keeps on giving. 

What a beautiful blog post and something to remember. 

Jul 12, 2025 04:21 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Nick... I also love checking in with past clients and hearing all their news. I never end a call like that without a big smile on my face.

Jul 12, 2025 05:05 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Yes, indeed, checking in with past clients can be a wonderful thing.

Jul 12, 2025 05:20 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nick. I never did enough checking in as often as I should have. It was a big dent in my armor. Enjoy your day.

Jul 12, 2025 05:47 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Calls to clients are always just a way to find out about the family, dogs and cats included, how life is treating them and just updating me on their life events. I tried email but it was not as good as a phone call.

Jul 12, 2025 06:36 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nick - checking in with some past clients often included thoughts if I was inconveniencing or imposing on them.  There were times when clues were shared about post-sale follow-up beyond professional interactions.  Each buyer/seller is different.  

Jul 12, 2025 06:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Saturday morning, Nick. Thank you very much for sharing some of your personal observations and experience.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Jul 12, 2025 06:50 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nick, it IS such a joy when our clients invite us back into their lives and share the new baby, new puppy, or what they have done with their homes.   Enjoy that beer!

Jul 12, 2025 09:38 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

It's always good to reach out to past clients from time to time, and I know that I don't do it myself as much as I should.  I was wondering if you were going to get to try some of that beer, since I know you enjoy adult libations. 

Jul 12, 2025 12:43 PM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt glimpse into your ongoing connections with clients, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543. It’s clear you genuinely care about their journey beyond the sale, and your stories remind us why this work is so meaningful. Truly appreciate you sharing this lovely post. It makes me smile! 😊

Jul 12, 2025 02:53 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nick- this is the beauty of what you do!!  As a home stager, I had nice experiences with my clients but never had the opportunity to build a long term relationship.  I was able to have more long term relationships with agents. 

Jul 12, 2025 05:26 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Lise Howe isn't it fun to connect with people in these moments of life.

Patricia Feager I am not the greatest at making phone calls, never quite sure what to say, but I always felt connected to this young couple.

Nina Hollander, Broker it is an encouragement to me to make the calls. I prefer email or text as I am never quite sure what to say.

Kat Palmiotti yes it can be.

Wayne Martin mine too.

Jul 15, 2025 08:14 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 it varies from client to client, some prefer one method over another.

Michael Jacobs very true, it is one of the reasons I am not a good call maker.

Roy Kelley we had a great weekend away and hit Ocean City MD, Chincoteague and Selbyville for a concert.

Joan Cox I will have to stop by one weekend with a gift for the baby.

Brian England I am sure some beer will be consumed.

Jul 15, 2025 08:18 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Lew Corcoran it is what our jobs are really about, helping people along the road o life and making the best decisions where real estate is concerned for their families.

Kathy Streib that makes perfect sense and is a good reminder about our jobs.

Jul 15, 2025 08:20 AM
Mike Colpitts
Plum Tree Realty - Fort Myers, FL
Providing Customer Service the old-fashioned way!

This really shows how much many of us in this business become part of people's lives. Very heartfelt Nick. Thanks for sharing and thanks for being a good guy!

Jul 17, 2025 02:40 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Mike Colpitts thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment, I appreciate it.

Jul 17, 2025 06:40 AM