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The Light in Their Eyes


Happy CoupleNo matter how many houses you show, no matter how many times you have answered the same question over the years it doesn't matter.  The moment a first time home buyer finds the house that they were looking for and you see the light in their eyes.  WOW what a great feeling that is!

I've gotten to experience that look twice this week and it washes away all of the other wild and weird real estate happenings that have gone on in other deals. 

Oh give me more!

11 comments • Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services • May 02 2008 07:57PM

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Cindy:  I love helping first time home buyers too.  I had one earlier this year that reminded me of Olive in the movie Little Miss Sunshine...the scene when she finds out she's made it to the finals of a beauty pageant.  The pure excitement and joy when they found out their offer on their dream home had been accepted was just like that scream in the movie.  Wish they all could be that wonderful!
Posted by Chris Ann Cleland, GRI, SFR (Long & Foster, Gainesville, VA) over 2 years ago
Cindy, I know!  I love that look and the adrenelain rush that they get!  Cute post!
Posted by Patricia Kennedy (Evers & Company Realtors) over 2 years ago
Cindy, yes, almost everyone has that same look!  I know that my wife and I had the light in our eyes when we found our condo 5 & 1/2 years ago.
Posted by Brian Block -- Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate (RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President) over 2 years ago
It is even better when you get to hand them the keys after closing and then you see tears in their eyes.  :)  I love it too when I get to see how rewarding our careers can be!        
Posted by n d (Naoma Doriguzzi) over 2 years ago
Chris-it is so true. The reactions are terrific.  Hugs, high fives and lots of smiles.  It makes up for slugging through nasty foreclosures.
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) over 2 years ago
Pat-thanks it was a tough week in other ways so ending up with two excited first time buyers made up for some other absolutely insane issues.  I think this week could be a book!
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) over 2 years ago
Brian-glad you have had the same experience and can share it with your clients as well.
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) over 2 years ago
Naoma-yes the keys are fun too!  Between the first blush of excitement and closing most of first time buyers go through a wide range of emotions. 
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) over 2 years ago

That is exactly why I love my niche of first time home buyers. It is a little extra work, but the joy at the end for the buyers and myself...Nothing compares!

Posted by Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Capstone Real Estate) over 2 years ago
Todd-I wrote an offer yesterday for one of my first time buyers.  The excitement was so refreshing.  I seem to be working with one extreme or the other recently.  First time buyers and foreclosure buyers.  My head is spinning but it makes real estate interesting.
Posted by Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World) over 2 years ago

Cindy - those are indeed special moments that we never get tired of seeing!

Posted by Bill's Blog - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty) over 2 years ago

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