Sometimes We Run Into The Best People!

Doesn't it make you happy when you have an experience with another person that makes you remember that people are inherently good and generous!?! Today I had a closing on a foreclosure property. I worked with the buyers, and this purchase was their first investment property. We had looked for a few months and kept finding junky homes with serious problems. They were about to give up when this home became available. It was well priced and really, truly looked like it was only a "paint and carpet" rehab. Long story short... there were 11 offers made on this home, 8 of which were over asking price! The listing agent, who is a very busy agent with a ton of listings always called with updates personally, usually answered his cell phone, never got rattled or rude (even though I was not the sharpest knife in the drawer!), always returned calls in a reasonable time and always seemed well prepared. We have served on the local board together, so we were acquainted, and through this friendly transaction I'm glad to say I have become friends with John Protiva of First Realty here in Milwaukee. There's usually no reason for the professionals involved in a real estate transaction together to be adversarial. Our business is tough enough without us giving each other alot of grief. If the other agent in the transaction isn't the sharpest knife, try to give them a break. Always do your share and more, offer assistance and courtesy and your attitidue will be remembered for the next transaction. Realize that even if you have a certain specialty or niche market, that specialty might not exist in a year or two and you will be the one on the learning side of the transaction. Agents you snubbed or were rude to in the past might have superior knowledge in the future. Don't set yourself up for a "payback" situation that might hurt your client's interests. Today count your blessings and celebrate generosity!