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Cary NC Real Estate, I had a closing today, but I remember the hug from last week...

I had a closing today. Great. "Cha-Ching!" Nothing like going to the bank. Especially after a little racking of the nerves, funding style.

We often talk about the value of the services we offer, and how important it is to act as a fiduciary, and how rewarding it is to help folks. All of that is true. But I couldn't do it without the pay day. I haven't figured out how to do without my three hots and a cot.

Went to the bank. Went to the office. Went home and Sweetie told me how hard I work("Thank you, dear"), and the check stub is already in the file box, within 60 seconds of getting home. Done. Next?

Last week, I stopped by the home in Cary that I helped some clients buy in August, just to say "Hi." They were enjoying their first home on a beautiful day, raking some leaves in the front yard. I sometimes think that if I ever have a million clients, they will all be among the ten nicest people in the world. Must be some special sort of real estate math I didn't learn in Prelicensing School. Anyway, these folks qualify in the ten...

We had a nice chat, talked about some of the projects they were doing, and planning. Their nearly 2 year old daughter gave me a cool yellow leaf, and a blade of grass. Her Mom told me again how the little girl looked all through the house for me for days after they moved in. She went from room to room, "Mike? Mike? Mike?"

See, they had moved into "Mike's House." I can't get over it................

As I forced myself to leave, Mom said, "Give Mike a hug." And I got a hug.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww. We never had kids. I'm a softie and a sucker for them.

I'm pretty good with numbers. I can tell you my deposit amount today, without looking. If I can get last week's hug out of my mind.

The cool yellow leaf and blade of grass laid on our kitchen counter for days. And warmed my heart every time I saw them.

Yeah, I need my three hots and a cot. So I have the capability to go out and earn more leaves, grass, and hugs.

Posted by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC on 11/29/2007 11:06 PM

Comments (14)

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14 Comments on Cary NC Real Estate, I had a closing today, but I remember the hug from last week...

Mike,

Very cool. It's an amazing bond we form with our clients. It carries me through the not-so-fun moments.

11/29/2007 11:19 PM

by Fran Gatti - Realtor® Crescent City CA Real Estate (RE/MAX Coastal Redwoods)

Mike

I have 3 kids myself and I know what you mean, the money may be good but the hugs are better

11/29/2007 11:32 PM

by Robert VanMeter (Multi New Developments Listing Service Inc.)

MIke,

the best rewarding thng is to please our clients, see them smile and very happy, isn't wonderful ? hope that you have a great dea, if you do not have your own blog website, visit my last post, keep it good.

ray saenz

11/29/2007 11:59 PM

by Aurora Colorado Real Estate Ray Saenz, Colorado Realtor (United Property Brokers, INC)

Mike, this is wonderful and touches my heart. There is nothing more rewarding than becoming part of our clients "family" before, during and after the process.

I had a phone call a couple of days after Thanksgiving from a former client who said her 2 year old son Leo asked why I wasn't there for Thanksgiving. "Where's Miss Kris?" Of course little Leo will be getting a visit from me soon :-)

11/30/2007 05:41 AM

by Kris Wales-Macomb County MI real estate -Ask me about buyers agency in Michigan (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.)

Fran,

Agreed! Of course! Thanks for reading and responding!

Robert,

Money is just $$$$. Hugs are ........... well, HUGS! Thanks for coming by.

Ray,

Yes, it IS wonderful. Thanks, and have a great day too!

Kris,

Congratulations! You are a softie too!

11/30/2007 06:08 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike- I love that story...Mike's house. It gave me giggles this morning. The paycheck is a necessity, but the best reward is our ability to make a difference in people's lives. Hugs are some of my favorite things. I'm a hugger and I love to get hugs too.

11/30/2007 07:11 AM

by Jennifer Steck- Denver Real Estate (Rocky Mountain Homescapes, Keller Williams, Denver Colorado)

Mike! This is a great place to watch those kids grow up! Great post!

11/30/2007 08:13 AM

by Eleanor Thorne, Cary Mortgage Loans (Meridian Residential)

Jennifer,

Hugs are great. Hugs from two year olds are priceless!

Eleanor,

Yep! And they live nearby. And...Thank You!

11/30/2007 08:24 AM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike,

Nice Story! That is what the media needs to report! Congratulations!

Dick Beals

11/30/2007 07:21 PM

by Wilmington Real Estate 4U

Dick,

Thanks!

I wish they would print stuff like this.

11/30/2007 08:12 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

You have made a very special friend. Keep up the good work. I am hoping for more hugs for you and I know you will get them.

11/30/2007 09:08 PM

by Susan Trombley Re/Max Broker Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas (Re/Max Hometown)

Thanks, Susan!

I can see from your blog how hard you work for your clients.

I'm sure you get your share of hugs.

11/30/2007 10:11 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike, don't you just love those hugs! Got one yesterday from a buyer. I had showed "not less" than 45 homes this week to her in order to narrow down the area she liked. She's from Canada. Those warm hugs are very gratifying when we go to the work we do for our clients.