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Young Woman With a Plan

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Real Estate Agent with Allen Tate Realtors

Today, I was following up on leads from my web site and another from Craig's List.  I called a woman who had completed the form to search on my site and there was a problem with the phone number.  I then emailed her and asked her to call me or give me another phone number; not really expecting a response after the message on the number said it was temporarily disconnected.  She responded with her home number and we talked just just prior to this post.

This young woman will not be an immediate prospect, but will be in 2010!  She is studying  Internet Design, and working toward a degree in Business.  She had logged onto my web site to look at beautiful homes.  When we talked she told me she had been searching for such a dream home in order to print a copy and place it beside her computer to motivate her to keep working hard to achieve her goals.  She can search on my site any time and print out as many pictures as it takes to motivate her.  

She will reach her goals I'm sure and then plans on coming to Greenville to work and live; I'm betting she will do exactly that. It was so refreshing to hear a young adult sound so positive and determined.  I will keep in touch with her to see how she is progressing from time to time and not necessarily because she will buy a home in 2010.  It will be a pleasure to know she is continuing her studies and staying with her plans to reach her goals and working to keep her motivation high.   Greenville, to her, is the "place to be in South Carolina" as she lives in a small town and cannot wait to go to where there are more opportunities.  It someday be my pleasure to help this young woman in her job search and to find a home.

 

 

    

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Sarah Rummage
Benchmark Realty LLC, Nashville TN 615.516.5233 - Nashville, TN
Love Being Realtor® in the Nashville TN Area!

Nice story.  I believe you have made a friend.  I hope she contacts you in the future to do business!

Sarah Rummage
Nashville TN
www.Nashville-Homebuyer.com

 

 

Dec 01, 2008 02:00 PM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Sheila... what a nice and refreshing story.  It sounds like you've connected with someone who has a bright future fueled by her dreams... it doesn't get any better than that!

Dec 01, 2008 02:13 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Sheila, Welcome back. A very nice story and one that I think provides a opportunity but also a challenge. The challenge is to try and stay in contact. If you have a regular contact system set up, that will help a lot here. I use a program called SharperAgent.com and it really has been a creative way to stay in touch for me. When I read your story, it reminded me of my system and thought it would be nice to share it with you just in case you were not acquainted with it.

Dec 01, 2008 02:13 PM
June Piper-Brandon
Coldwell Banker Realty - Baltimore, MD
Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

What a great story.  I have a client who has a dream board, she has pictures of things she is aspiring to or for in her kitchen.  A new home, a car, a vacation etc. are all pictured there.  With your goal clearly in site, you will achieve it!!

Dec 01, 2008 02:27 PM
Pat Tasker
Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI
Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

REminds me of someone I know who has recently "seen the light", is changing personal spending habits, saving money, and reading finance books....it is nice to see.

Dec 01, 2008 02:38 PM
LS Rogers Realty
LS Rogers Realty - Richardson, TX
That's right. I believe in keeping that pipeline filled.
Dec 01, 2008 02:48 PM
Susie Blackmon
Ocala, FL
Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Nice to see you Sheila. I have cowboy photos by my computer! I should be as diligent as you on follow-up.

Dec 01, 2008 06:55 PM
Terrylynn Fisher
Dudum Real Estate Group - BuyStageSell.com - Walnut Creek, CA
HAFA Certified, EcoBroker, CRS, CSP Realtor, Etc.

Very nice story as so nicely was said above.  The thing about real estate that is so rewarding are stories like this.  The people we serve, the people with dreams and hopes and we get to be part of all that and assist them, no matter how long it takes or how big or small their achievements.  It's wonderful.  She's lucky to have found you.

Dec 01, 2008 07:00 PM
Anonymous
Sheila Reeves

Sarah & Steve:  Thank you for your nice comments.

William:   Yes, it is good to be back on Active Rain.  I took a breather and it is good to hear from friends.  Sharper Agent sounds interesting . .  I will call you sometime when I have a minute. 

June Pat & Trunda:  Your comments are appreciated as well. 

Suzie:  You must be doing a lot right as you apparently have a good business in Real Estate.  Nothing wrong with cowboy photos . . . it is nice to be back.

Terrylyn:  Thank you for your kind comments too.  Yes, that is a great part of the reward of doing business in real estate.

Dec 02, 2008 02:07 AM
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