The real estate business is fraught with all sorts of dilemmas. We always want to work in our client’s bests interests, even when it causes us to suffer a loss on a more personal level.
I listed a house for a friend some time back, and after over a year of trying we finally were able to work out a deal that would enable him to move back to his home state. He is leaving town in a few days.
And so while my client has been well served, and the job has been done, I will now suffer the consequence of losing the immediacy of our friendship that has been developed over the last few years.
And while there is always the promise of “keeping in touch,” a thousand miles is an impenetrable barrier to the comradeship that we currently enjoy.
I almost, and I really mean almost, wished that the deal had fallen though. But that would be selfish and merely serving my own interests.
And so to my friend, I say to you “Vaya con dios.” You will be sorely missed.
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Interesting that you posted this...I have a friend who just lost her husband. Through another friend I have heard that she needs to sell the 3000 sq ft home that is on nearly an acre.,...which makes sense to me....but then the rest of the story is that she will move to Arizona....I am bummed about it but know she needs to do waht is best for her....but I understand your feelings about your friend!!!
Richard....your friend is very fortunate to have such a good friend in you.....and I'm sure he'll miss that friendship, too.
Richard, I'm sure the feeling is mutual. Now you will have an excuse to do some traveling next year.
I know how you feel... Also, my friends keep worrying that I will eventually move to SC or FL because I wrote that post about what to do with our house and needing a stager. It's hard to figure out what is best when the circumstances of your life is changing. So far we've manage to juggle an apartment and two mortgages but the recession may force a choice...
Richard, I completely understand what you are saying, earlier this week I did a post about a dear that just passed away, she was out in Calif where I used to live. We kept in touch through the distance so you can do it, we even were able to visit back and forth a few times. Iwould have liked to have some time to spend with her and her boyfriend, but it is just to far.
Good point Richard. Over the last few years, more and more of my long-time clients have been forced to leave the State in search of stable employment. I too have lost many friends/clients, some of whom I've know since childhood. It is sad to see your friends disperse to other parts of the country, knowing that you're likely to never see them again down-the-road.
Richard, it is a double edged sword at times, isn't it. I have thought the same thing a time or 2. But what can we do....
I hope you stay in touch with your friend, and go for a visit!!!
Richard: I'm glad your friend hired such a good agent, but I'm sure he's also sad to be moving so far away from his friend.
At least technology does enable you to have tools to stay in touch..I wish I had this stuff back in my Navy days...Still, a friend moving is a loss!
Hopefully your friendship will stand the test of the miles between you. But you can rest assured that you did a good job for him no matter how difficult it must have been.
Hi Richard... there are always so many more emotions involved in representing friends in a transactions. The highs always seem higher and the lows always feel lower. It's always tough to watch a friend move on in their life when the move takes them away from us.
I sold my next door neighbors house 5 years ago and I still miss them. We would sit outside in the driveway on Halloween with an outdoor fireplace, a bottle of wine and bowls of candy. All of the parents were quite jealous! I still call them on Halloween every year.
Richard, been ther, done that....twice. Didn't like it either time in the end.
Hard to lose a good friend to distance but at least you can say 'job well done'.
Richard~ that is tough. Having friends move away always tears at the heartstrings. Like Gary says, at least the technology makes it easier to stay in contact. Best of luck to you.
Richard,
It's tough to lose a friend to the miles, but the move would have been done with, or without, you.
Rich
Richard, I've run into this a few times myself. Working with friends as clients and then seeing them leave always leaves mixed emotions.