As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the people and experiences that have truly made an impact on my real estate journey. In a business where every transaction has its own story, I’ve been lucky to work with amazing clients who’ve taught me so much, and I’m incredibly grateful for these connections.
Moments That Made a Difference
One of the most rewarding parts of this job is getting to witness the joy of families finding their perfect home. I’ll never forget working with a young military family relocating to San Diego from Florida. They entrusted me to help them navigate the best location for their little 1-year-old, and we embarked on a unique journey together. Through virtual tours, we explored multiple homes until they found “the one.”
The incredible part? They made the decision sight unseen! We negotiated the best terms, and within just a month and a half, they became proud homeowners—all without stepping foot in the house. When they arrived in San Diego with their moving truck, they walked into their new home for the very first time and were overjoyed to find it was even better in person than they had imagined from the videos.
Moments like this remind me why I love what I do—turning stressful transitions into joyful new beginnings.
Lessons Learned from Challenges
Not every transaction is smooth, but I’m thankful for the tough moments—they’ve taught me resilience, patience, and the importance of staying adaptable. One particularly challenging sale involved a property that had been on the market for a while and faced several setbacks.
The home had great potential but needed significant repairs, and the sellers weren’t in a position to invest in fixing it. The first offer we received fell out of escrow due to disagreements over repair credits. Despite this, we pushed forward and generated multiple offers, but none matched the initial price point. We also faced delays caused by tenant relocation and buyer financing issues, including a last-minute hurdle with the solar loan transfer.
Through it all, I learned the value of managing expectations, maintaining clear communication, and staying focused on finding creative solutions. In the end, we closed the sale, and while the process was anything but easy, it reminded me that every challenge is an opportunity to grow and serve my clients better.
If you’re on your own real estate journey, I encourage you to take a moment to think about what you’re thankful for—whether it’s the support of loved ones, a place that feels like home, or maybe just the simple joy of new beginnings.
And speaking of being grateful for little things…
This week, as I pack for Thanksgiving travels, I’m especially thankful for my Kindle. It’s amazing to have an entire library of books packed into one small device that barely takes up any space in my bag. Whether I’m waiting at the airport, relaxing after a big meal, or winding down before bed, having all my favorite reads at my fingertips is such a gift.
If you love to read but hate lugging around heavy books, check it out in this link, I can’t recommend it enough—it’s a game-changer for staying entertained and inspired on the go!
Thank you for being a part of my journey. I’m grateful for every client, every challenge, and every success that has brought me to where I am today. Here’s to a season filled with gratitude and warmth!
