Cheryl Willis, MO BROKER Mt Vernon, Monett, Aurora, Barry & Lawrence Co.

My son call me this morning to say that the auction down the road had a couple of quilts at it. He also said, there was no need to go b/c it was all stuff I already had. (yeah right!)

There were a lot of people that showed up to buy mostly b/c of the antiques that were available. After seeing how high the items were selling for I resolved that I was NOT going to be bringing anything home.

I watched at least a couple of dozen different ladies fondle this top and comment. I figured it would be out of my price range fairly fast. I was hoping that I could at least get a bid in to say I ‘tried'

I called our son and asked him to run by my house and grab the camera, I was hoping to a few pictures to remember the ‘one that got away'

He showed up just as I won the bid on a couple of boxes of barbies. I had too they were only $2.00 for choice of box. Sadly the camera didn't have its card in it. I decided to run back to the house and find it. When I got back the quilts were already being auctioned, I didn't get picture of several of them but did get a few to share. I couldn't believe how low they were selling for. I assumed it was because everyone was waiting to save up their money for this beauty of a whole cloth hand-embroidery full size top

They started the bid at $200---- no takers, 150---100-50-no one- really? I jumped in at $25- couldn't believe it!!

I got raised and WON at $45! I am still in shock. The whole set, 2 pillows and the quilt, this is unreal.

Mike asked me how much paid and I said "I am not sure, I think 45 but I might have misunderstood, it could have been 145- he said, hope it wasn't 45-hundred! How's that for a holiday scare.The pillow tops are in really good condition, I will probably take out the pillows and re-do the case. The quilt has some stains and is headed to take a bath- I am looking for a wall to display it on. Can't believe how much I LOVE this quilt- I know there is no way I would have made it myself, although I am now looking through my embroidery patterns to see how many of these flowers I have.

Several other quilts and tops sold before I could get my heart back in the game. I did bid on a couple but only won one other.

I am thinking I need to hang out at more auctions, my ‘other' find was a little less expensive but priceless to me. A Full size hand quilted grandma's flower garden- there are a few places to patch but I have period fabric that should work. For what I paid I might not even fix it. Just hang it for display- - Oh my, the amount of work that went into these pieces- I was in the right place at the right time-

Today's experience reminds me of the home buying process. I see people all the time that show up to look at a property, not knowing what their buying price is going to be. The come to look with out being prepared to 'write' the check if they find what they want. There were several at this auction that couldn't believe this piece didn't sell for more, one told me she didn't bid b/c she knew it would be too much.

Do clients do similar when they choose not to look at the perfect house b/c they think it will bring a higher price than they are willing to pay? Sometimes to get what you really want you just have to take a chance and put in the bid. Worked for me, let me help it work for you.

As always, when you are ready to seriously look at property in our beautiful part of the state, give me a call. until then feel free to look about on your own using my website.

Give me a shout if you want a friend to hang out with at the next auction- cw

Yesterday my grandson Lane woke me up and said that his mom had left a note for me. She had dropped him and his sister off at our house on her way to work (No I didn't hear them come in b/c it was not my normal day to watch the kids)

Any way he handed me a note that said:

I read it out loud and looked at Lane (age 6) He then handed me a zip-lock bag with a test strip in it. The strip had TWO PINK LINES!

I then turned the "note" over and on the back it said,

I asked Lane if he knew what this all meant and he said NO- I said your mom will tell you later (I didn't know if they had told the kids yet)

I text Kelly to say congrats and that I will LOVE THEM. She wrote back "THEM"?

I said of course there were TWO LINES!!! (She didn't think that was funny)-

I'm going to be a grandma- doing the happy dance-

She is the best(est) Daughter-in-law ever.

Different story- When Kelly told me about their last one (Karlee now 2 1/2 yrs) She started by saying "Well it looks like Mike won the bet"

I asked what bet and she said: "The one where he said I bet you are pregnant"

One more not about any of my grands- good friend at church had a couple of daughters ready to deliver around the same time. She came to church one Sunday and when asked how the girls were doing she said Daughter #1 is dilated to a 5 she should have the baby any time now.

I said: "Wow, my girls never would let me check them!"

I will settle down now and go look for baby material to start some receiving blankets, I only have till spring.

On an industry related note- when you are looking for a broker to assist you in finding the right home for your family, give me a call- I love working with families with young rug-rats! (I will work with the grandma's too)- what a great day! cw

In 2004 I decided to check out REAL ESTATE as a possible career choice. I have NOT been disappointed with my decision. I joke that when one hits the empty-nest stage in life that it is the law to get a License.

I can honestly say I am Crazy About REAL ESTATE! I love working with people. I love the market challenges, the pros and cons of each situation and best of all I love referrals for a job well done.

There was never any question in my mind when it came to picking a Company to work with. REMAXis a leader in the industry. I love their RW&B- their commitment to education and excellence. I love that I am at 'home' in any office I visit in our lovely part of the state.

I am thrilled to celebrate this Anniversary with peers that I think so highly of.

Home-owners in a pre-foreclosure situation often do not know who to call to get Real Estate advice. If you or someone you know is having questions about a possible Short Sale property in Barry, Lawrence, Greene, or Christian counties in MO- please give Cheryl a call. 417-366-0057.

Our office has been a leader in Experience and Education on how to assist clients with the decision to sell short vs accepting a foreclosure.

READY, SET, SAY It three time while holding your tongue!

MO Broker found a find at the Main Street Market in Mt Vernon, MO

Mo Broker found a find at the Main Street Market in Mt Vernon, MO

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