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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

I would have to say that one of my most memorable experiences would be about a couple that I was working with that had been trying to purchase a home for years.

They had worked with several agents and between the problem of getting financed an or other issues their were fit to be tied.

Well I intruduced them to a friend that helped them fix their credit enough and create a situation where they were able to purchase a home.

Even after the years that have passed by when ever I talk with them, they have continued to be thankful ...

It's a wonderful feeling knowing that we have appotunities to help people purchase a home when they think all else has failed ;o)

Aug 04, 2016 10:54 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

One cool thing about our business is the opportunity to go to interesting places, see things that others would likely never see there, and get paid to do it.

Aug 04, 2016 11:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

creating a team that works well....and now watching my daughter take over....

Aug 04, 2016 10:49 PM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hmm -- sounds like a good premise for an ActiveRain contest/challenge.  Each transaction is memorable in itself.  Fortunately, most for the very best of reasons although a few I was simply glad it was over.  

Aug 05, 2016 12:02 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I don't think there is one MOST MEMORABLE...so many good ones. One that does stand out was helping my daughter and son-in-law buy their first home 4 years ago in LA, 2 hours away from my home

Aug 05, 2016 12:01 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

I honestly can't say I have a MOST memorable experience, but I always felt great satisfaction at the closing table with every one of my clients.  They were always so happy to be moving on with their lives.  

Aug 04, 2016 11:36 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Helped a senior citizen downsize from a big house with a big yard, to a townhouse with a manageable yard.   She was demanding, grouchy, irritable throughout the entire process. 

     After the closing, the movers were putting her stuff into the house.  I was there, to lend support if necessary. 

      When the movers were done, the lady who had been such a pain broke down in tears, gave me a hug, and said "How can I ever thank you?  You have made my dream come true!"  

Aug 05, 2016 03:19 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I do not have a most memorable moment - not in the context you have asked us to respond.  I have some memorable moments on the other end of the gratitude and thankfulness spectrum 

Aug 05, 2016 03:04 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Customer called and told me "my agent said since it's a holiday (presidents day) they would not be able to show me anything will you show me something?

After speaking with them for several minutes and explaining I can get them into most things to see, they bought 2 units from me CASH!!!

Aug 05, 2016 02:15 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I realized that I was part of a life-changing people event & was glad in it

Aug 04, 2016 11:18 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

As soon as I passed the exam , I got letters from so many Real estate Brokers offering me a job that I was surprised and happy.

Aug 04, 2016 11:16 PM
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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

We've done quite a few short sales during our tenure in this profession. Recently we had the opportunity to help one of our short sale seller become a homeowner again...very rewarding!

Aug 09, 2016 12:32 PM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Helping friends find a new home.

Aug 06, 2016 04:44 AM
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763,883
Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I am still haunted from my first year in real estate having shown up at a vacant home and walking into the bathroom to see a naked lady.  Lesson Learned!

Aug 06, 2016 03:52 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

parked and reading...

Aug 05, 2016 10:48 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Our first major land sale that paid for our first home.

Aug 05, 2016 09:13 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz - being a part of ActiveRain is my most memorable experience - and will remain the best - always.

Aug 05, 2016 04:00 PM
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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

It was a peak performance experience at a multiple contract presentation. My clients were just about my all time favorites, and the other agent was the top producer in my old company.  The next day, she took me aside and said, "I underestimated you.  It won't happen again!"  That was high praise 

Aug 05, 2016 01:31 PM
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Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

I have many but one that stands out was during the recession. I helped a desperate owner avoid a short sale and walk away with over $10,000 after COE. This was someone facing a loss of over $50,000 but some smart moves (I used to be a financial consultant) turned it around. I still get a thank you note every year from him!

Aug 05, 2016 12:59 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

So many memorable ones..but the one I remember most is my son out of college buying his first home! He is now a Broker and is in business with 2 other principals in his own Brokerage firm!!

Aug 05, 2016 12:33 PM
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Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

The very first house that I sold was to a couple.  The wife was from China and they needed to own a house so that her daughter could come to the US.  I'll never forget the range of emotions that she and I shared as I helped her accomplish this goal of bringing her daughter to live with her again.

Aug 05, 2016 12:25 PM
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Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Each and every time I complete someones home ownership goal. I was part of their dream come true. Such an honor!

Aug 05, 2016 12:16 PM
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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

It has to be my first sale and commission check.

Aug 05, 2016 11:58 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

There have been so many over my 36 years. I cannot say that one was the most outstanding. Each experience has a good memory or a teaching moment. Those teaching moments tend to stick in my memory the most.

Aug 05, 2016 07:31 AM
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Cynthia Biechler
Biechler Grp Real Estate w/HOMESMART Connect - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Have quite a few, but one that I remember most is a widow that I helped sell her home & she really didn't want to but financially had to sell, she was upset thru most of the transaction but I was able to help her get a condo using her late husband's VA benefits. She was very grateful.

 

Aug 05, 2016 04:45 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Meeting some interesting people.

Aug 05, 2016 04:05 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Bringing in viable ofers that resulted in closing very dificult properties when others failed for months

Aug 05, 2016 02:40 AM
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Jessie Cochran
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Panama City Realty Group

Oh, you do not want me to post that in public!

Aug 05, 2016 02:32 AM