Ok, I believe in Karma. What comes around goes around. The Power of the Universe. Positive thinking and more positive thinking. Life is best drama free. Problems are actually Opportunities. Visualize the great outcome and there’s more likelihood of obtaining it. And more…
Make no mistake, I also believe in working too! All this mental goodness is simply in addition to the fabulous process I’ll lead you through. The positive thinking is a free bonus!
That said, I suppose you should consider yourself warned: A client of mine received a full price offer on their condo. This was a COMPLETE stretch for the market and the condo! I had that very morning sent out good vibes to the Universe and imagined making a great sale that day… So, in our excitement about the offer I said “wow, the good vibes I sent out really worked!” They gave me a strange look and we proceeded as if I never made the comment. Which is fine! The point is , again, my positive thinking is free J
Here’s another general example. A fact of real estate life is that it’s emotional. And, try as you might, particularly when you’re looking for a home, you may get emotionally attached to a house that is not yet yours… And, sometimes, you don’t get that house. Someone else beats you to it, or trumps your offer, or the house is simply unstable once we go through inspection and I let you know the only smart option is to cancel the contract and move on. It’s tough. I will listen and be compassionate about your very real disappointment. BUT, I always say, everything happens for a reason. And, we will absolutely find a better place because of it. And most importantly, I have never been proven wrong in this regard.
And lastly, there’s the tough love part of positive thinking… Again, I’ll be compassionate. I’ll be understanding to the very real stress of carrying two mortgages if you buy before you sell. I will warn you of the pending stress and realities of any possible situation. I will prepare you for the worst case scenario. BUT, I will then also try to help you stay focused on everything working out as we move forward. I will of course be doing my best in my work, for example, in selling your property, but I will also be asking you to hold up your side of the deal and stay focused on the original scenarios you felt ok with. I will support you in anxiety, but ask you to be open to focusing on a positive outcome. You see if you don’t, you just may snap, the stress will overtake you, and then we’ll never get your house sold!!!
So, again, consider yourself warned! Positive thinking is part of the deal. Ideally, I’ll just sneak it in, versus the above examples, and you will mysteriously feel confident overall about your buying or selling, despite tinges of anxiety. But you’ll feel the positive. And all will be great!!
My Best, Laura