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Sunday, January 27, 2008

Why I do what I do...To Feel Something More Powerful Than Me...

I was asked recently to write about why I do Real Estate...

My story is a short one, but very powerful for me.

Awhile ahousego, I was able to sell a beautiful home in a short period of time. Turns out the wife's best friend had had her home on the market for almost a year without one offer. The market wasn't all that bad at the time and it didn't make much sense. Her listing contract ended and she called me.

One step in the home and it became clear. It was a $750,000 home that was upgraded and decorated like a $150,000 home. It was only an okay floorplan and they were asking way too much money. Most of that could be fixed so I agreed to take the listing with the agreement they would let me and my stager change almost everything and we would significantly lower the price.prayer candle

That was hard for them as they had a custom home of their dreams in a neighborhood with ties already, that would be done in 60 days. The bank was already leaning heavily on them as everything was mortgaged in their current equity. Their five children asked them everyday if it was time to move yet, if they could have their toys out again, what school would they be starting at? This was a desperate and emotional situation. Many prayers were being offered by this family, their friends, and their new neighbors.

The pressure began to build. I wanted desperately to deliver but knew it would be a long shot. We're talking a 6,000 square foot home with 8 bedrooms, 5 baths, and no formal dining. Who in the world can I convince to buy this?

The second day on the market, we had three showings. One day later, we got a call. An offer was coming in. That's always good news. But the stunner is the story behind the offer.

houseThe buyers were a family with 5 kids of their own, 3 of which were special needs and had been adopted. The prior week they got a call that the wife's parents had been killed in a car accident, and the three kids still living at home would be given to her and her husband. There was money in the trust fund earmarked for the purchase of a new house, which they of course needed asap.

It was a cash, full price offer and the deal closed within 21 days, much to the happiness of everyone involved. This one I refused to accept any thanks for. All I did was put the sign in the yard. Someone more powerful and more all-seeing than me found a way for these families to come together. My mom asked when I was going to hang the SOLD sign. I responded, "I wish there was a sign that said 'sold by GOD, assisted by Elena Thurston'". I am so grateful I was there to witness it.

It humbled me. And I need that.

Elena Thurston, Family Realtor @ 5:55 PM
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Name: Elena Thurston, Family Realtor
Home: Gilbert, Arizona, United States
About Me: My passion is Family Real Estate. Families need more than just a nice house, they need a neighborhood and community where they can give and receive a feeling of home. I am one of the rare Arizona natives. I received my bachelors degree at Arizona State University and my real estate license at Arizona School of Real Estate and Business.
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