Currently, my buyer is in contract for a Mililani Condo and it is from a direct hit from an ActiveRain post that I received this wonderful client. My client contacted me after reading my ActiveRain post *Across the Ocean to Paradise: Military Relocations Hawaii* on the internet.
I created this series so you can follow along with this transaction because this is my FIRST transaction that WILL close that was a direct hit from ActiveRain. Exciting? Yes! I moreso want to stress the importance of how ActiveRain has helped many with leads and getting contacts from potential clients.
Photo to right: Mariner's Ridge looking down to Hawaii Kai and the ocean.
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Going 'above and beyond' is a given in my real estate business because more often than not, I will have a client who needs additional help beyond the "scope of a real estate agent". (whatever that means) In other words, there are just things that I do for my clients that maybe some others may think are not necessary. Well, I think differently....obviously.
On a couple of other occasions I have taken clients to this particular Loan Officer's home office because they were new to the island or they had not been to East Oahu which is on the opposite side of the island from where our office in Mililani is centrally located. Well, Tuesday was the day to meet with the Loan Officer and go through the VA Loan paperwork, signing some docs for submitting to the underwriter and so forth.
It was actually a fun time too because I had not been to this side of the island for awhile as well. On the way up Mariner's Ridge in the Hawaii Kai area I stopped a couple of times on the side and hopped out to take pictures for this particular post :) I explained it was for the ActiveRain Real Estate Network and of course she didn't mind one bit. Like I said before, she found me through my post and ActiveRain and she knows it is for professional purposes of writing for my business.
After my client was done with the meeting at the Mortgage Broker's office and finished with all that paperwork (it was about two hours) we headed back home.
You know, I can always make certain parts of my job worthwhile and fun. They say, you have to like your job for it to feel worthwhile, right?
In this case it was a nice drive, an appreciative client and beautiful scenery in our land of Aloha!
Photo to the right: Coming back down Mariner's Ridge....wow! Look at that view of the ocean!
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Sounds like fun Sally! This is why I love this job....
Jennifer: Oh, me too! Gotta have a personal side to this....can't do it otherwise :)
Thanks for the update, Sally. And, thanks for sharing the beauty.
Hey there Dan! Thanks for popping by to share it with me!
Sally- What a wonderful trip to the mortgage brokers office and back! How blessed you are to live in all that beauty that is beyond what words can express! I would want no one else but you to be my agent too! Katerina
Sally,
You and your posts are so likeable...Is it Hawaii that has rubbed off on you, or you that have rubbed off on Hawaii...please don't answer!!! Thanks, Fran
Katerina: Oh...what a wonderful life in RE here on Oahu :)
Fran: Both! Both! lol!
Sally- Great testimonial and congratulations. Keep up the good work, and keep posting pictures of that beautiful Island.
Mark: Oh, I sure will!
Something about having mountains in the background that I like.
Neal: Ohhhh...so do I!
Sally, some beautiful photos and good news in the last days of the year. Sure beats the cold temps we're having here.
Sally what a day!!! You got to help a client, take a beautiful drive, and you got a blog out of it. Now how can you possibly top that :)
You always take such beautiful pictures and express such joy...thank you for bringing so much wamth to AR!
Hey Brian: It sure is nice just to have a little bit of rain and then in the afternoon sunny :) Great working weather all year round.
George: No kidding...killing all with one stone haha! Beautiful view from up top of the ridge :)
Diane: Thanks Diane...it's what we bring to AR and the public that is warm and inviting :)
Great article, Sally, and some wonderful pictures. Congratulations on your success wiht your client, and best wishes to you and her for a quick closing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and terrific pics of Hawaii.
Jeff
Sally - I've said it before and I'll say it again. You rock! Great post and beautiful photos.
Sally, What a beautiful day you had to enjoy and thank you for sharing it with us! The pictures are just beautiful and isn't it wonderful to have a client who truly appreciates you?
Sally- Hey of course you go above and beyond....and I am quite sure your client loved the drive. Now on to disclosures, and underwriting :) :)
Jeff: We are looking at January 31. So far so good :)
Tom: I can dance too :)
Carole: Oh, that's what makes this "job" all worthwhile!
Kathy: Let me know when you get your bday present :) And wouldn't expect any less but above and beyond from this agent :)
Hopefully you didn't go during rush hour. That traffic is murder. Going the extra mile is what makes you different than many of the agents.
Randy: Went at 10am and came back by 2pm. Nice drive...there and back. Dave has a pretty neat house up there on the ridge. Yeah....but you teased me when I cut the California grass at Ihoiho Place :) (oh, don't forget the scooping and washing down dog poop....yuk)
Sally,
This is further proof that AR works, and works well. Those who have doubts about blogging at AR should reconsider their mistaken belief. Getting direct client contact is just one of its benefits. Those views look good.
Esko: Thanks there Esko! No kidding....if utilized correctly it can and will bring clients, friends and networking opportunities :)
Great job!!! I love when clients appreciate our role in the transaction. It really does make the work worthwhile. Thanks for sharing!
Desiree: Thanks for stopping by with your support as well! See ya soon!
Sally I can't complain about doing real estate in sunny Florida, but I have to say, Hawaii is definately a step up! Congrats on the client from AR. I'd love to attract clients here, but I'm also just happy with the amount of knowledge I gain just from being a part of this great network.
The knowledge is the tip of the iceberg Chris...I looked at your Localism posts..some good stuff there and if you keep it up it will also benefit you....I've been on AR for almost 10 months and if has finally paid off with all the hard work. It took great titles, keywords, content and tags to get me here. Good luck!
Sally - this is what it's all about - the personal touch that shows how much you care. You can rest assured if I ever have anyone moving your way, you're my lady!!
Love your pictures - I never tire of looking at the pictures you use in your posts. Just lovely!
Merry Christmas Sally!
Annn
Sally, that is terrific! I love your photos. Congratulations!
How'd I miss you Ann! Thanks for stopping by with your supportive comments! I sure am glad everyone enjoys my pictures and info!
David: Thanks a bunch!
Sally - Its a wonderful feeling when a client tells you you have gone above and beyond on a day when you are just doing what you always do -- putting the clients interest and needs first and foremost.
Kathy: And that's what it's all about :)