Kimberly Harris

I love to watch movies. If I can watch a movie with the entire family-EVEN BETTER. I recommend the movie

4 Christmases

with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon

It was a scream! Great Holiday Movie.

Enjoy!

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3 Real Estate Deals and 2 Funerals

I continue to get asked the question of why did you get into real estate at a time like this. My initial reaction is to say that I like sales and I like meeting new people. I get the nodding heads to say that my answer has satisfied the question.

In the last 2 months-I am new at this-I closed 3 deals and have attended 2 funerals. You might be wondering where this story is going....Well we know when you hear that someone has passed away from this life, you start to reflect on your past relationship with the deceased. Your mind may conjure up memories that were so distant that you are almost amazed that you had forgotten such a time. Although the funerals may bring about great sorrow, the memories make me smile.

I draw a huge correlation with the relationships that are formed through real estate transactions. I draw on memories of the initial conversation, the property showings, the accepting of the offer. I remember one of my buyers told her husband that I was her new "best friend". We share stories, we laugh, and sometimes we might have to share some disappointments (the inspector found something wrong). This is the making of a true relationship!

Then there is the time to close the deal-(the funeral). It is bittersweet, of course everyone is overjoyed (the buyer is in their new home-I made a commission) but it also brings some sorrow.


So the next time someone ask me the question of why did you get into real estate....I can honestly answer it's for the RELATIONSHIPS!

Sunny Day in Macomb County,MI

Decided to take a break from real estate today(unless someone wants to make an offer). I had committed myself to volunteering at my 7 yr old's school and I needed to run some errands too. The weather man said "make sure you take your sunglasses, because it will be sunny all day!" I am so glad that he got it right today.

I have learned that the smallest things can make me smile all day. A sunny November day and good music on the car radio-got me beaming!

Life is Good!

~Remember to embrace those things that make you smile~

Tired of Throwing Your Money Away

Today, I had a closing with a First Time Home Buyer. She was a nervous wreck. I remember the smile on her face when she was handed the key to her NEW HOME. She was renter who wanted and needed more space for her and her 2 dogs. She wanted a place to call her home.

She was tired of throwing money away.

Today may be your lucky day! You have lucked up on some information that may change your life as a renter as you know it. You might be on your way to buying your first home versus throwing you money away I mean writing you last rent check to your landlord.

The First Time Home Buyer credit has been extended- (with extra perks for current homeowners). So this is your 2nd Chance to jump on this opportunity! I know the idea of the home buying experience seems scary, but it does not have to be.

The look on my First Time Home Buyer's face, let me know that I am in the right business -to help make dreams come true!

Her monthly mortgage payment is less than her monthly rent payment. She qualified for the $8,000 tax credit too!

Click to see if you should rent or buy

Don't Continue to Do This!

Do This !

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