Every “standard” real estate transaction is unique, but this closing was exceptionally so. Meet the Barr family, an adorable family of 5 who were living in Northern CA until just 10 days ago. That’s when Jimmy put his wife, Nikki, and their three boys on an east bound airplane before hopping behind the wheel of the moving truck himself to follow them.
Seriously, how cute is this family?!?
I met the Barrs a few (six-ish) years ago at the wedding of our mutual friends. When they recently decided to make a move from one coast to the other, it was the bride, Mary, who reacquainted us.
With the general craziness life provides us all on the daily combined with lining up job transfers and planning a move across the country, the Barrs decided it would be quickest and easiest to get out here if they bought their house sight unseen. It sounds crazy, right? It was! As Nikki's bestie, Mary was enlisted to help. I was sending listings to Jimmy, Nikki and Mary. Jimmy and Nikki would let Mary and me know which houses they liked and then Mary and I would go tour them. Mary and I would then both provide our feedback to Jimmy and Nikki. Surprisingly, we narrowed the search down pretty quickly. Nikki picked out a great looking house online, Mary and I went to see it and we both loved it so the Barrs made an offer. Just like that. They didn’t even see the place until our final walk through on closing day and thankfully, they loved it! I wish it were as easy every time.
Not to say the whole thing was a piece of cake. Navigating their transition from west to east certainly had it’s challenges and I definitely spent a little more time on the phone with Jimmy and Nikki than I do with my more local clients, but it was my pleasure! Getting to know them better on their way out here made helping them buy a house more fun. It’s always a good day when clients end up as friends when their real estate transaction has closed.
So welcome to your new home, you crazy kids! Thanks for trusting me to help you get out here. May you enjoy many, many happy years at your new address.
With the general craziness life provides us all on the daily combined with lining up job transfers and planning a move across the country, the Barrs decided it would be quickest and easiest to get out here if they bought their house sight unseen. It sounds crazy, right? It was! As Nikki's bestie, Mary was enlisted to help. I was sending listings to Jimmy, Nikki and Mary. Jimmy and Nikki would let Mary and me know which houses they liked and then Mary and I would go tour them. Mary and I would then both provide our feedback to Jimmy and Nikki. Surprisingly, we narrowed the search down pretty quickly. Nikki picked out a great looking house online, Mary and I went to see it and we both loved it so the Barrs made an offer. Just like that. They didn’t even see the place until our final walk through on closing day and thankfully, they loved it! I wish it were as easy every time.
Not to say the whole thing was a piece of cake. Navigating their transition from west to east certainly had it’s challenges and I definitely spent a little more time on the phone with Jimmy and Nikki than I do with my more local clients, but it was my pleasure! Getting to know them better on their way out here made helping them buy a house more fun. It’s always a good day when clients end up as friends when their real estate transaction has closed.
So welcome to your new home, you crazy kids! Thanks for trusting me to help you get out here. May you enjoy many, many happy years at your new address.
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