 As realtors, our job requires a lot of things that we didn’t necessarily know we were signing up for when we first started in the business. The biggest surprise to us has been the power of friendship. A couple of years ago, we were just coming out of Covid and our darling teammate at the time, Maria, asked us to take on some clients that she had gotten who she wasn’t able to. She gave us such a gift that day because that family and our family quickly became friends. We got them this horribly outdated home they had a vision for that they poured their hearts and souls into over the next couple of years—turning it into an absolute showpiece. Unfortunately, working from home for our Sellers was no longer an option post-Covid, and their family had to move back out east. They called us and asked us to list their completely remodeled and beautiful home. We had a job to do and that was to sell something for a certain price tag that had ultimately become priceless. That home brought our families together and we are so fortunate to say that we are going to be lifelong friends. That was the hardest closing that we have had to be a part of because it came with a really difficult goodbye. Our friend Maria gave us a lot of gifts over the years and these clients are right at the top of that list. As Realtors, we’ve learned that the hardest part of our job isn’t inspection objections; it isn’t difficult clients; it’s learning how to let go, but with an extraordinary amount of gratitude. To sum it up: “Thank you for being a friend. “
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 No doubt about it, getting your home ready to sell is hard work. And to be honest, it’s often
more exhausting than people think! As Realtors, we empathize. Having worked with so many sellers, and recalling our move just a couple of years ago, we do all we can to help. Some transactions are more intense and this was one of them. Our seller was downsizing from her longtime home. Just before selling, she had major back surgery so doing the typical decluttering and packing was going to be a challenge, if not impossible. The list of things to do included having an estate sale, determining the value of artwork, making repairs, lining up the septic permit, and making tough decisions on what to keep, toss or sell in a home filled with a lifetime of collections and memories. We were even a little overwhelmed at the endeavor! But this is where experience and connections come in. We hired a stager, found service folks for the work that needed to be done, recommended an estate sale company, and also researched art experts who could value the artwork. Most critical though, was finding someone who could help our client sort and pack. We enlisted a good friend knowing she was kind, helpful and patient. This was a game changer! The process was completed little by little and in two months’ time, the home was ready to go. And meanwhile, our client and friend became the best of buds, with our friend providing extra support and companionship during a very challenging time. Despite being in constant pain and having an overwhelming amount of tasks on her plate, our client was the epitome of graciousness and gratitude. We enjoyed her immensely and every visit and phone call, which was almost daily, was a pleasure. She put her trust in us and had a positive attitude about the tasks and hurdles to get past, and we trusted her as well to follow through and move forward. We all worked hard! Once on the market, the home went under contract quickly, as it should have. It was a special home and all was perfectly in place for the sale. It felt good. We didn’t know our seller prior to working with her, but going through an intense time together established a friendship that continues on. In fact, John recently performed for her birthday party. This was one of those transactions that was especially rewarding, not because of the sale, but because of the special journey getting there. |
Team PJPThe seemingly straightforward world of buying and selling houses can be a whirlwind of unexpected twists. Consider the mix of emotions, interest rates, competitive markets, and a dash of the unpredictable from all sides. Then throw in bidding wars, more emotions and quirky inspection findings, and you've got a recipe for truly "Hot Mess Real Estate" moments. We strive to get to the closing table but it isn't always easy! This is a peek into our world! Archives
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