Last year I was contacted by Judy whose daughter attends our church. She needed to sell her Mom Alice's home because Alice needed to be in a nursing home.
I sold the home in a few months to a young couple.
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Judy. In it she told me that she, her daughter, and granddaughter were visiting her Mom when a young lady came in asking for Alice. It was the young lady that bought the house and she came with a vase of fresh flowers from Alice's yard. She also brought along pictures of the renovations they made to the house. She told Alice that she did not want her to be sad about her former home, but happy because she and her boyfriend were very happy there.
Judy was very touched by this incredibly kind and thoughtful gesture. She said that now when she drives past the house, she will have one more memory to add to all the others.
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Hi Barb~ What a kind gesture on part of the buyer. What a wonderful way to show appreciation and make the previous homeowner and daughter feel good about having to sell! That is a gracious buyer!
Wow what a story I know Alice is happy the new home owners are wonderful. What a grateful buyer.
Barb what a GREAT heartwarming story! Thanks so much - brought tears to my eyes! - Paige
Excellent story Barb............that had to make Alice and her family very happy. What a sweet young lady to be so thoughtful to bring Alice flowers and pictures of her former home.
Very heartwarming!
Wow - that's a wonderful story! That shows true class.
Barb: What a great story. This buyer sounds like one classy lady. For her to bring flowers and all those pictures was such a thoughtful thing to do. Great story, Barb. Makes me smile. :)
Thanks everyone! I just had to share it as I have never had a buyer do something like that, at least not that I know of:)
Barb,
What a kind and thoughtful person!!!!! A story like that warms my heart!!!
Lori Cofer
Isn't it sweet Lori? I am still in awe of her kindness!
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Barb, this is so touching, many good people out there, but very few take the time to show kindness.
You're kidding me? What an incredibly fantastic story. I am simply amazed that the "new" owners are so thoughtful and "included" Judy in the legacy of the home. What a beautiful story!
Nope Leesa. True story! The fact that this is a first for me attests to the rarity it is!
It reminds me of this year, when one day I was surprised by flowers from an appreciative client!!!! They were so beautiful... They left me speechless!!!!
Lori Cofer
Thanks for sharing this touching story. There are so many wonderful people in the world and many people do good deeds unfortunately the press reports mostly the not so good things that happen.
Now that is class! What a sweet and generous gesture. Thank you for sharing such a nice story.
How kind!! That just made my day - love stories like this :)
It is wonderful when someone goes out of their way to do those little things in life.