Giving up Miami, Florida … contemplating relocating somewhere on the West Coast (“Pacific Ocean” … “Southern California” … beach front community) … clients of ours flew across country for a look/see … to house hunt (over a holiday weekend).
They met up with a real estate agent we recommended and referred them to … (spur of the moment – Thanksgiving weekend).
The Realtor knew La Jolla, Laguna, San Diego, Newport, Carlsbad and the coastal areas they thought might be of interest to them … From what we knew of her, and everything we knew about these buyers, the combination seemed to be (at least in theory) a ‘good fit’.
Two great buyers … One fabulous real estate agent.
They hit the pavement running (on very last minute notice from us … over a holiday weekend). The Realtor understood what our buyers were looking for in a home, and she found it for them … and put it under contract.
In a perfect world, it all would have been nicely wrapped up with their first house (which was in La Jolla, a town I adore – having vacationed there as a youngster). But being an older home … near the water … inspections uncovered some concerns. The contract fell through … They were back at square one .
FOR A DAY!
After quickly previewing a handful of other listings, they put an offer in on a BEAUTIFUL home in Carlsbad. No glitches this time around. We are so pleased! CONGRATS on your spectacular new home … and carefree California lifestyle! We miss you already … but know you’re happy!
Watching from the sidelines can be fun … As a mother/daughter real estate team in Miami Florida – Vicki Restivo & Alexandra Restivo (Hechtman) – we SO appreciate the connections we have with top real estate professionals across the country (& internationally), associated with various real estate companies, who do a phenomenal job with relocation referrals.
Finding a real estate agent by asking for a referral recommendation is a good way to go. If you (or someone you know and care about!) is thinking of relocating elsewhere, we would be pleased to refer you to someone fabulous. Call us … The Restivo Team … restivo.v@ewm.com 305 793-1365…. or send us a note here .
