The Worst Realtor Ever! In 2017 I was looking to buy a house for myself. I came across a nice home that was for sale by owner in the neighborhood that I was interested in buying. I parked my car and knocked on the door. A gentleman answers who was well along in years. I met him and his wife who is 81. After having a brief discussion about the property I told him that he was not asking enough money and that I would be willing to pay almost double the price he was asking. As part of the conversation I inquired as to the motive of his selling. He told me a story about a nephew who is living in the house refuse to move out. He felt it was the only way to escape the abuse of his nephew was to sell the house. At that time I realized that I had to take off my real estate had and put on my nursing at. You see I have been a nurse for a number of years specializing in home care. I then inquired further to discover that he really loved his home and did not want to move. At this point I began empowering him to take steps to get the nephew to move out. It was very difficult for him because he had a big heart and did not know where the nephew would be moving to. I explained to him there are Social Services, low income housing and other options available for the nephew. It took about 4 months but finally he was able to get the nephew out and stay in his home! We have since become friends and he remains in his home to this day. One evening while visiting and enjoying a nice fire in the outdoor fire pit he looked over at me and said you're the worst realtor ever! It was the best compliment that I had ever received. xv
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