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MOVE is a 4-Letter Word

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Melinda Flynn Real Estate DRE #01320480

I have been meaning to sit down and write my first official blog for weeks now.

But I had a recent move and active real estate business that made it difficult to focus on it. So I decided to set blogging aside and think about what I would say in my first official blog. Which is all in the timing of things that I decided to write about moving and my thoughts on it. Since I am a real estate agent and assist people to the point of moving all the time, I have some very vivid thoughts on the subject.

Each time I post a SOLD sign on a property or give a buyer keys to their new home, there is the inevitable move pending. There is excitement of the new place and the new phase of life.

The interesting thing is that when you haven't moved for a while, the pain and frustration of moving disappear. When people tell you they are moving, you empathize and shake your head saying, "Oh, that's no fun. That's a lot of work!" and then you go on to your nice, organized, lovely home where you can find everything and you make dinner, do the dishes and settle in for a nice quiet evening.

But the movee has a big chore ahead.

Even with movers, packers, organizing services, and designers to assist, there is nothing easy about having your stuff in boxes. If you're like me, and very type A and like to know where everything is, you might even have a break down once or twice in the process.

I can say that finally after about 3 weeks I am sort of settled in. After pulling a late night (late by my standards is 10p.m. since I am usually in bed much earlier!), my home office is coming together; this is the biggest thing since I work from home a lot, and I enjoy a clutter-free desk so I can think clearly. You might think I am strange that I marvel at my organized home office. I actually get a chuckle when I can just reach and grab and office supply I need like a paper clip, stapler, etc. I love staring at my organized office and handy work (thanks a TON to my husband for hanging the shelves on the wall...and sorry for the extra holes I promise I will fix them!). I love seeing my organized binders for everything business related on my shelves, ready to pull down at the first sign of needing the information in there.

Okay, maybe for some people moving isn't a big deal. But for type A and people like me, it really throws a kink in the wrench and I don't like it one bit. But now that I'm feeling operational on the home office front, I can buckle down and get to work. I can forge ahead and help more people with their next move. I can follow up on my escrows and my marketing. Back to work. Ahh, I'm so organized!

Now where did I put my pen?

Christina Lackey
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties - North Syracuse, NY
Syracuse Central New York Real Estate
I think that the crux of your post is that we should never forget what a dauunting task the whole moving process is.  It's easy because we handle so many moves too forget that to the person moving, this is a major life change.  I'll bet your experience will make you a better realtor.
Apr 27, 2007 01:24 AM
Roberta Murphy
San Diego Previews Real Estate - Carlsbad, CA
Carlsbad Real Estate and Homes
---and so is BLOG!  Congratulations on your first official blog.
Apr 27, 2007 01:25 AM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

What a wonderful first blog. 

You're going to love this place and I suspect that your first blog on Active Rain will inspire other real estate practitioners to enter into moves with a more positive attitude, which isn't easy.  

Yes, our own experiences with moving help us to help our buyer and seller clients with their move.  In fact, my personal real estate transaction AND moves help me to help my buyers. 

Welcome

Apr 27, 2007 01:32 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
Great job Melinda!  I've moved way too much in my lifetime and we as a company have even helped our clients move.  It's never fun, though I'm definately not as organized as you so that's one less headache for me.  None the less, Welcome Aboard and I look forward to your input and future blogs as well!
Apr 27, 2007 01:36 AM
Jeff LeBlanc
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ
Excellent frist blog, keep the good content coming. Too many on here copy and paste listings or write a paragraph to gain points.
Apr 27, 2007 01:41 AM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Melina:  Welcome -- I think your experience will serve you well when working with buyers -- "you can feel their pain."  Even good events can be stressful -- I moved 9 years ago from San Francisco to Nashua NH, I I still have a few boxes!

Good luck.

Apr 27, 2007 01:56 AM
Melinda Flynn
Melinda Flynn Real Estate - Manhattan Beach, CA
WOW! Thank you to those of you who responded so warmly to my first official blog. I am really going to like it around here! :)
Apr 28, 2007 03:24 PM
Demetra Ferrant
Insurance - San Jose, CA

Melinda!!!  I hope you are all settled in by now...It's been over 3 years and I JUST NOW feel all settled in :)  Everything is great. The condo is great - I do have the BEST view of the pond of the whole complex.  There have been 8 baby ducks this season I watched go from hatchlings to teenagers before my very eyes.  They would even come waddle out of the water when I called them!  I have my kitties, my doggie, and I'm finally content.  Melinda found my sister's condo and a year later when I was ready she helped me with mine!  I wouldn't think of going to anyone else to help me find a home!! Everyone up here in the Bay says hello...we miss you!!!

 http://www.signingsbydemetra.com

Jun 29, 2007 11:43 AM