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Gratitude That Hits You Right in the Feels

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Real Estate Agent with Better Living Real Estate, LLC 9152684

Why One Client’s Message Might Just Be the Real Estate Win You Needed Today

Summary

A heartfelt message from a client reminds you that real estate is more than transactions—it’s about trust, empathy, and connection.

When a Thank You Feels Like a Trophy

You know that moment when your phone buzzes, and instead of another spam call or a reminder to drink more water, it’s a message that stops you in your tracks? That’s what happened recently. A client—someone who’d weathered the emotional rollercoaster of buying a home—sent a note that wasn’t just kind. It was soul-filling.

They didn’t gush about square footage or the killer backyard. Nope. They said, “You didn’t just help me buy a house—you helped me find home.”

Cue the goosebumps.

Real Estate Isn’t Just About Keys and Contracts

Let’s be honest. Real estate can feel like a never-ending game of paperwork ping-pong. You hustle through inspections, negotiate like a caffeinated diplomat, and pray the closing date doesn’t shift like sand in a windstorm.

But then someone reminds you: it’s not just about the deal. It’s about the people.

That message? It was a reminder that your work isn’t transactional—it’s transformational. You’re not just unlocking doors. You’re unlocking dreams.

Why Gratitude Is the Ultimate ROI

Sure, commissions are nice. But gratitude? That’s the kind of return on investment that doesn’t show up on spreadsheets.

When a client says they felt “supported every step of the way,” it means your late-night texts, your calm during chaos, and your ability to decode legalese into human-speak actually mattered.

It’s proof that your empathy, your hustle, and your heart are doing more than closing deals—they’re opening lives.

You Deserve to Celebrate These Moments

So here’s the thing: don’t brush off those thank-you notes. Screenshot them. Frame them. Heck, tattoo them on your soul if you must.

Because in a world where people are quick to complain and slow to praise, a message like that is gold. It’s a reminder that you’re not just good at what you do—you’re great at why you do it.

Let That Gratitude Fuel Your Next Move

Whether you’re staging a home with the precision of a Broadway set designer or guiding a nervous first-time buyer through the jungle of mortgage jargon, remember this: someone out there is going to be deeply grateful for your help.

And when they say it? Let it land. Let it lift you. Let it remind you that your work matters.

Conclusion 

So the next time you’re knee-deep in disclosures or wondering if anyone notices how hard you work, remember this story. Let it be your proof that you’re not just selling homes—you’re changing lives.

Want more stories that celebrate connection, gratitude, and the magic of real estate? Follow along, share your wins, and let’s keep the good vibes rolling.

     

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Lew Corcoran
Licensed Massachusetts Real Estate Agent
Certified Listing Expert
Certified Real Estate Negotiator
RESA Certified Home Stager
Professional Real Estate Photographer
FAA Licensed Drone Pilot

Chair-Elect, National Board of Directors,
Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)



Better Living Real Estate, LLC

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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Lew Corcoran This is why we do what we do. Changing lives, one home at a time.

Nov 03, 2025 01:36 PM
Lew Corcoran

Hi, Lise Howe. You’re right. It’s not just about keys and contracts, it’s about heartbeats and fresh starts 🏡💫. Thanks for reminding us why the work matters so deeply.

Nov 03, 2025 05:36 PM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

Each testimonial is truly a badge of honor!  It's better than flowers, candy, gift certificates, and the like.  They mean the world, don't they!?  YES!

Nov 03, 2025 01:57 PM
Lew Corcoran

Totally with you on that, Kelly McGovern. A heartfelt testimonial hits different... it's like someone handing you a little piece of their trust wrapped in joy 🎁💖. Thanks for celebrating the magic in those moments.

Nov 03, 2025 05:37 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lew, great post, and hope those newer agents take the time to read it.   Treating your clients the way YOU want to be treated will give them goosebumps, and will always remember you.

Nov 03, 2025 02:48 PM
Lew Corcoran

That’s such a beautifully grounded reminder, Joan Cox. Goosebumps and lasting memories don’t come from scripts, they come from sincerity 💛✨. Thanks for cheering on the next wave of agents with wisdom that sticks.

Nov 03, 2025 05:37 PM
Dennis Neal
Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hi Lew, thank you for this incredible reminder! That client's message—"You helped me find home"—is truly the best kind of Return on Investment (ROI) you can get. You are absolutely right that our job is transformational, not just transactional. It's the calm during the chaos and the empathy we bring that clients remember. This post is a powerful motivator for every agent to let that gratitude fuel their next move!

Nov 03, 2025 02:56 PM
Lew Corcoran

Your words wrapped that whole message in a warm hug, Dennis Neal. It’s wild how one simple sentence from a client can echo louder than any metric 📣💛. Thanks for seeing the heart behind the hustle and letting it move you.

Nov 03, 2025 05:38 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Lew Corcoran,

Work for the thank you notes; once they start arriving, the commissions will follow.

Nov 03, 2025 05:53 PM
Lew Corcoran

That line stopped me in my tracks, Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400. It’s got that quiet wisdom that lingers, like a handwritten note tucked inside a well-worn book 📬. Thank you for reminding me that heart-led work has a way of circling back with grace.

Nov 04, 2025 02:52 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

HI Lew- it's the notes or calls of gratitude for what you've done for them that make all the late appointments and back and forth calls worth it.

Nov 03, 2025 06:33 PM
Lew Corcoran

Absolutely loved your take on that, Kathy Streib 💛. Those little thank-you moments really do sneak in and remind us why we keep showing up, even when the calendar’s a mess and the phone won’t stop ringing. It’s the kind of heart fuel that makes the hustle feel holy.

Nov 04, 2025 02:53 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Lew - throughout real estate and everyday life, there are keys that open our eyes to many sorts of opportunities.  

Nov 04, 2025 04:36 AM
Lew Corcoran

That line really lingers, Michael Jacobs, like a quiet nudge reminding us to stay curious and open to the unexpected 🔑✨. Thanks for adding such a thoughtful layer to the conversation. It’s the kind of insight that sticks with you long after the scroll.

Nov 04, 2025 05:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Lew... you are so very right. I've long said that many of us don't do this for the commission; we do this for how we change people's lives for the better. The commission is nothing but a score card on how well we might be doing.

Nov 04, 2025 05:04 AM
Lew Corcoran

That kind of heart-centered wisdom really sticks with you, Nina Hollander, Broker 💫. Thank you for putting it into words so beautifully... it's a reminder that the real reward is in the ripple effect we leave behind. Your comment felt like a warm nod from someone who's walked the walk ❤️.

Nov 04, 2025 05:45 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

That is always a nice message to get from a client or even seeing it from the smile on their face.  To know that we helped them find a home that they truly love makes us love our jobs!

Nov 04, 2025 07:08 AM
Lew Corcoran

Absolutely love how you captured that moment when a smile says it all, Brian England 😊. There's something quietly profound about helping someone find their place in the world, and your words reflect that with such heart. Thanks for sharing the kind of joy that reminds us why this work matters.

Nov 04, 2025 07:20 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I saved all of the cards, notes, etc., from my clients Lew Corcoran

Speaking of return on investment, gratitude from my client is like interest or dividends on my investment in them. 

It is truly something that is "felt" and can touch the heart in a deep way.

Nov 04, 2025 08:10 AM
Lew Corcoran

That reflection is pure gold, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 💛. The way you framed client gratitude as emotional dividends genuinely moved me... it's the kind of wisdom that lingers and makes the work feel sacred. Thank you for sharing something so heartfelt and quietly powerful.

Nov 04, 2025 11:32 AM
Patricia Feager
Currently inactive - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Lew Corcoran - When you are honest, kind, and good with others, they will be good to you. Receiving a thank you note and/or testimonial from a client is a gift that comes from the heart. It can mean so much more than a bottle of wine, or a random gift without meaning. People mean a lot to each other - or at least that's the way I was raised. For I know there are no greater gifts on earth than the people that come into our lives when we need them the most. 

Nov 04, 2025 04:45 PM
Lew Corcoran

Your words wrapped around that post like a warm hu, Patricia Feager  🤗. There's something timeless and quietly powerful about the way you honor human connection, and it reminded me why these little gestures matter so deeply. Thank you for sharing your heart—it truly added depth to the conversation.

Nov 05, 2025 05:56 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Lew Corcoran 
Your post holds many truths.
So many memorable statements.
Thanks for sharing your ideas. Lynn
"...you’re not just selling homes—you’re changing lives."
"...
it’s not just about the deal. It’s about the people."
" ...
don’t brush off those thank-you notes."

Nov 04, 2025 07:36 PM
Lew Corcoran

Your comment felt like a quiet nod from someone who truly gets it, Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 🙏. Those lines you pulled out are the heartbeat of the whole piece, and seeing them reflected back made me smile. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond with such warmth.

Nov 05, 2025 05:57 AM