The PONY EXPRESS had a motto; the mail MUST GET THROUGH regardless of wind, sleet, rain, rough roads, etc. Realtors (most of us), I feel, have a lot in common with the PONY EXPRESS; we MUST get the clients through to preview property.
This past weekend, I had a client come up to Lake Arrowhead after flying in from Georgia the day before. She came to preview some property and would be flying back home the next day. Her time frame was limited. She had a wish list of homes-to-see in hand, was excited, determined and ready for an adventure. As was I!
But with all the snow we've had here in the San Bernardino Mountains, lately, I was a tad nervous about getting her into some of these places, knowing that most were vacant (my post on un-accessible listings) hence; SNOW and ice and difficult access. I let her know my thoughts, kept her updated on the weather and road conditions, before finally emailing, "We MAY have to climb over berms and trapse through snow and ice."
Well, that wasn't about to de-rail my client's plans. She quickly replied, "If the roads are safe, I don't mind climbing snow berms if you don't. And, I'll be bringing a few people, so we'll have help if we have to shovel."
Need-less-to-say, the day came, we (four of us and a small pooch) left on our previewing journey with our shovel, extra boots and socks and a picnic lunch in the back of my Subaru. We HAD a blast! Not only did we get into eight of 10 homes on my client's wish-list, when we were done, there were no broken fingernails or bones, and only some very wet britches from sliding off the berms.
Like I said above, the Pony Express and Realtors have plenty in common. They delivered the mail. And We deliver our clients.
At least I try too! :)
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Hi Kat
So true, Realtors due deliver the goods and services.
Good luck and success
Lou Ludwig
Lou: I think we work hard to deliever the goods and services...MOST of us. Thanks for stopping by.
Kat
Realtors will always come through
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Tom: I think that is true about "most" of us.
It sounds like you did a great job getting your clients in to the homes.
BTW, I really love the tree picture in your background.
Kat, You are amazing! What dedication - I'm so impressed. I've never had to go to those lengths to show houses down here.
Christine: I am JUST like the Pony Express. :)
Vicki: I bet you have some good stories, yourself, though. Right? :)
Hey Kat...love your 4 cent stamp. A few years ago, that's what it cost us to mail a letter. ;-) In the heat of 115 degree weather, or sleet or snow, we're out there showing homes. ;-)
Teri: Yes we are...Yes we are. :)
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA
Hi Kat !
Love the appropriate analogy !
Nice post :o)
Cheers !
Sheldon
Sheldon: Good morning! And thanks for stopping by.
LAKE ARROWHEAD, CALIFORNIA