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Why we do this...

Dear readers,

I know we all have reasons to be in this business...providing for our families first and foremost. But yesterday was one of those moments when you confirm there are other reasons.

I was approached in the office by a four-year-old boy, who was entertaining himself while his parents worked on an offer for one of my listings. I had already met the parents, but was unaware they had this cute little boy.

The child looked up at me and said, "Are you the man helping my Mommy and Daddy buy a house so I can have a dog?"

It was all I could do to hold back a tear as I reflected the boys words.

We accepted the contract last night, and I have a good idea what might make a good closing gift (I'm going to pay for their adoption at the Brazos County Animal Shelter).

Blue skies,

Sam White
www.SamWhiteRealty.com

Sam White College Station Realty

6 comments • Sam White - Bryan & College Station, Tx • January 13 2008 08:29AM

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Sam,

What sometimes can seem like just another deal to us, is often life changing for a client.  Thanks for the perspective!

Here's to a GREAT '08!

Be of service! The rewards will come!

www.mattcrow.com

 

Posted by Matt Crow - www.mattcrow.com 630-728-6051 (Huntley Realty) over 4 years ago
Great story.  It is nice to be reminded that we are in it for reasons other than to drive that Mercedes to out waterfront home.  We really do help people achieve their dreams.
Posted by Gary McAdams (GMAC Schwartz Property Sales) over 4 years ago
Sam - what a great closing gift for the family.  Moments like that or seeing the eyes of a buyer at the closing table when they get the keys to their new home are priceless.  Like Matt said, BE OF SERVICE!
Posted by Leesa L. Finley -Wake Forest NC REALTOR® Wake Forest NC & Raleigh NC Real Estate (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist) over 4 years ago
What a great gift idea to this little boy and his family ! It is at these defining moments when yes, we think " This is why I do what I do "
Posted by Melissa Grant Virtual Assistant (Virtual Office Systems) over 4 years ago
From the mouths of babes, the reality is we are involved in some wonderful (and not so wonderful) moments in peoples lives! Great closing gift!
Posted by Rhode Island Realtor ~ Karen Hurst ~ www.stonehurstrealty.com (STONEHURST REALTY) over 4 years ago
What a great story Sam, I know that the little boy will be touched beyond years as he remembers the man who touched his life with a new friend, his new dog.  You are he man!!!
Posted by Matt Ratcliffe, REALTOR (Keller Williams Realty Brazos Valley) over 4 years ago

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