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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I remember fondly two women on different occasions wanting to make sure I was well-paid for helping them.....and I was. Happy was in the air and we all breathed deep & long then & even until this day thank you

Sep 16, 2016 07:30 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

That is so great. I have had many people that are unbelievably happy. Too many to mention.

Sep 16, 2016 08:49 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I would say they have all been happy but the level of happiness seems to vary some. And some are just more expressive than others. I have had a couple of teary-eye new homeowners, and a few sellers, too!

Sep 16, 2016 08:32 AM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

I had someone cry at closing becaue I saved them from a predatory lender.

Sep 16, 2016 07:58 AM
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Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Several stand out, actually.  But, I remember the one I was the happiest about closing.  She was a VERY high maintenance client, but it was a good pay day in the end.  

Sep 16, 2016 06:26 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

For me, it would be the first time home buyers who were in the 50's.  Their financing was tight ... long story short, I gifted them my car.  It was a 14 year old Infiniti in excellent shape with low mileage ... and I loved that car.  Given that in order to qualify for the home they needed to turn in their lease car ... and would not qualify if they had a payment ... I gave them my car.  To this day ... they are over the moon happy in their new home. 

Sep 17, 2016 04:59 AM
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Monir Clark
Atlanta Communities - Marietta, GA
Real Estate agent specialized in Northwest Atlanta

Many happy buyers and sellers, but one in particular where I was on the seller side, and the buyer's agent happened to NOT to be very helpful to the buyer.  After we went to closing the buyer went on Zillow and wrote a nice review on my performance.  

Sep 16, 2016 10:48 PM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

Yes, still friends with them and see them several times a year

Sep 16, 2016 10:43 PM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Yes, I have a few - there are also the saddest ;(

Sep 16, 2016 10:01 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Yesterday my client was shedding tears of joy. They just got the keys to their "perfect home". 

Sep 16, 2016 07:07 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I had a client who bought their house sight unseen, just the pictures I provided. They drove here from Savannah Georgia and got to the house a day early where I met them with the keys and a gift basket. They ran to the front door and came out and gave me hugs!

Sep 16, 2016 03:07 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Happiest - these two were like kids!  Giddy and SO much fun to work with from beginning to end too!

Sep 16, 2016 01:33 PM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

I had one seller that just gushed over how quickly I sold his home. This was at the closing table. The buyer's agent couldn't take it any longer and she said some things that weren't exactly nice. My seller looked at her and then turned to me and said...I really can't believe you sold my home so quickly.

It was a priceless moment for me. 

Sep 16, 2016 11:54 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I love all my clients. They are fun at closing 

Sep 16, 2016 08:02 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

for me personally it was my daughter.  there have been close seconds along the way

 

Sep 17, 2016 01:19 PM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Yes.  I call her Little Miss Sunshine.  She screamed like that little guy in the movie when I told her she and her husband got the house in a multiple offer situation.

Sep 17, 2016 04:29 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

One client was so happy he wanted to give me a bonus,  I said no

 

Sep 17, 2016 03:19 AM
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Amanda Christiansen
Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN
Christiansen Group Realty

Happiest:  We walked into the home and she broke out in tears because she knew it was "the one".  There were hugs.  

Saddest:  Sitting in dad's home the day before closing crying and just sitting there, remembering the memories.  Her dad died out of nowhere and we helped her sell the home she grew up in.  

Sep 17, 2016 02:14 AM
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

I had one that I'll never forget.  Very touching story that I'd rather not share here.

Sep 17, 2016 01:33 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

They all are!

Sep 16, 2016 11:18 PM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

yes, there were many who had slim equity in their home and they bought a new home with my help.... they are still forever grateful and direct business my way....

Sep 16, 2016 11:00 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Most of them.

Sep 16, 2016 09:56 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

I would hope that they were all happy.  Most of mine are.

Sep 16, 2016 12:56 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

There  many

Sep 16, 2016 12:03 PM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Might take me awhile to think back over 30+ years.  

Sep 16, 2016 10:58 AM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I tried to think of one but my pride in getting them their home supersedes their joy of satisfaction.  I know when the client got their dream home at a good price in the best location that will also be a great future investment.  That is the pressure put on myself.  I am my own worst critic so a happy client is great to have but I grade myself.

Sep 16, 2016 09:00 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I have had many happy clients for one reason or another so several come to mind.

Sep 17, 2016 12:01 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I've been fortunate to have both my sellers and buyers happy but there have been a few that expressed themselves more than the others and were besides themselves! It's always rewarding to have happy clients!

Sep 17, 2016 01:31 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Happy has many faces.   And it's nice whenever happy happens.   

Sep 17, 2016 12:25 AM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

   A senior citizen; she also cried tears of joy and hugged me.

Sep 17, 2016 12:07 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Usually the happiest one is the seller walking out of closing with a positive net result.

Sep 16, 2016 11:45 PM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

There is always onee that brings tears to your eyes and stands out, but the competition is fierce for first place!

Sep 16, 2016 11:40 PM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

I have had people literally cry at closing thinking they could never achieve the America Dream of owning a home.

Sep 16, 2016 11:32 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Not really... I would say all of my clients are happy when they get the keys to their new home.

Sep 16, 2016 11:08 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

There have been many over the years, many have no idea what their timber is worth until we get involved.

Congrats to your client Tamra!!

Sep 16, 2016 12:05 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

I think often about it: On the day of the closing, there are so many happy people: our clients, agents, escrow team, title team, lender team, our brokers, our families:) 

Sep 16, 2016 06:47 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tamra Lee Ulmer - Well, they are so happy with me, they want their friends to meet me (and already have referred me so many of their friends by now.)

Sep 17, 2016 03:23 PM