It doesn't happen every day but every now and then someone will do, say, or write something that makes working Short Sales worth all the headache and extra work.
This morning a little package and note card were delivered to my office. When I picked it up I had no idea what it was, who delivered it, or the impact it would have on my day.
I opened the card and read the kind words. The card was attached to a small box with a necktie in it.
While I've saved 20 or more families from foreclosure this year alone, I've only received a thank-you card twice.
It's the simple handwritten acknowledgement that the work I do is appreciated that renews my faith in working Short Sales. I saved another family from foreclosure and they realized the extra work that goes into it without any additional compensation.
Tomorrow is a fresh day and I have more families to help!
Tom Branch and Gina Branch, The Branch Team with RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs, service the greater North Dallas suburbs including Dallas, Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Carrollton. While Gina concentrates on traditional listings and buyer/tenant representation, Tom specializes in assisting distressed homeowners to avoid foreclosure. Tom and Gina have published two books (Achieving Rock Star Status and The Field Guide to Short Sales) and are available for speaking engagements in the greater Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. Subscribe to The Branch Team Blog.
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Things like this make it all worth while.
Oh, that's really nice. I'm glad you shared this.
Leslie,
Thanks for dropping by. Hope your day ended better than it started...
Tom
Tom, those testimonials are very gratifying. Short sales are much more than selling a house.
Thought I was logged in previoiusly... anyway, congrats on the Thank You message. Clearly the client was very appreciative of your assistance.
Hand written notes go a long way, don't it? It's acknowledgement and it didn't cost much. But it melted your heart. Couldn't happen to a nicer agent. Go TOM!
Nice Job Tom. We've received some by email this year but yet to get a hand written note. Have a great weekend!