New Client Recommendation on LinkedIn

The kindest thing that a past client can do for a Realtor? Write an honest online recommendation. This one was the perfect final to 2020... 

Heartwarming. Thank you so much for your friendship and kind words, Nicole!  Your sale was truly one of the highlights of my 2020, as time with you (and A) was a pleasure from moment one. St. Louis is incredibly lucky to have you back as you are a true gem.  

Thank you for your trust and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and thorough recommendation. It means the world to me.💛

See my other professional recommendations HERE on my LinkedIn profile.

 

THANK YOU!

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it has reinforced the value of home sweet home. I can say, without hesitation, that the true joy and highlight of my 2020 was helping wonderful people chase their happy. 

Whether it was the hunt for more green space or a better home office/distanced learning set up... my fabulous clients kept me smiling, inspired, and safe throughout a challenging year. They took advantage of record-breaking low interest rates and beat out competing contracts to secure gorgeous properties. 

 Thank you for your friendship, loyalty, referrals, and trust. I am humbled and tremendously blessed. Happy, content, and safe New Years, my sweet friends! If you are tossing around a move in 2021, I am here for you. See you next year!

Under Contract: 4205 Chisholm Trail Dr in St. Charles

New day, new week, NEW CONTRACT... Hello, Monday! 

Late last night, I received word that my Buyer beat out a whopping NINE other offers to contract this beauty. YES! Gorgeous home, interest rate less than 2.8%, and the sweetest direct referral from two of my former clients. 

B and A families- I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate your trust, confidence, and support. Thank you, thank you❤️. 

To my awesome client, M? Woohoo! 4 short weeks, friend. I am so EXCITED for you.

If you are in St. Louis and contemplating a move, the market is still moving swiftly and rates are fantastic. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  

Let's connect...

New Client Recommendation on LinkedIn

Nothing says "Happy Friday" like this rolling into your LinkedIn...

How sweet is this?  It made my day!

Each time a past client takes the time to share their positive feedback in the form of an online professional recommendation, it totally warms my heart.  Sweet Chelsea- thank you so much for your kind words and sweet sentiment.  I so enjoyed working with you guys and your recommendation means the world to me!💛

Connect with me on LinkedIn HERE or see what some of my other clients have had to say HERE.
 

CLOSED: 2551 Viola Gill Ln in Wildwood

What an awesome busy week it has been, heading to the finish line with this gem...

Gorgeous Viola Gill closed escrow this morning, and the sweet B duo traded their large family home for this low-maintenance Wildwood newer construction that is MUCH closer to their growing family and (literally) a minute from the Wildwood Town Center.

This morning as I sipped my coffee and tied up the loose ends on this one, I did a brief reflection of 2020 thus far, at least as far as my business goes.  This Spring has been a challenge for everyone in life and profession and finances.  However, I have had the opportunity to work with the kindest and most gracious folks this year. After 19 years in this business, I recognize a distinct ebb and flow.  Deals vary from smooth to difficult, clients vary from accommodating to more challenging.  They truly do balance one another, keep me on my toes at all times.  Spring of 2020, however, has gifted me with THE most lovely people and I am incredibly grateful.

My time spent outside of my house is limited like everyone else due to COVID-19.  My 2020 clients, thus far, have made that time incredibly pleasurable and for that... wow, I am lucky.

The B duo are wonderful, plain and simple.  Their family is amazing and I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to help them in their exciting downsize.  Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS, sweet J and M. 

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market is fast and furious, friends. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...

CLOSED: 2636 January and 7804 Weil

Hello Tuesday, happy Buyers...

Both January and Weil closed escrow today and two sets of my Buyers embark upon a new life chapter with one relocating back to the Lou and the other purchasing their very first home.

I have been SO incredibly fortunate during Spring of 2020.  I have not only had a healthy number of excited and motivated clients, but they have been truly lovely people to spend time with during a difficult period in history.  The very best part and I am so appreciative of their trust and loyalty. 💓

Cheers and congratulations, Team January and Team Weil, and thank you, THANK YOU for allowing me to play such an instrumental role in your big move.  I can't WAIT for update pics! 

If you are contemplating a 2020 move, the market is fast and furious, friends. I am an incredibly COVID-19 safe and aware agent.  I have established new virus business protocols to ensure the safety of your family (and mine), while taking advantage of this incredible market!  Let's connect...

CLOSED: 14362 Spyglass in Chesterfield

Happy day, hello Friday...

Gorgeous Spyglass closed escrow today and the fabulous N duo gets to call Florida their permanent new residence! I assist a lot of people in cross-country relocations, both in and out of St. Louis, but rarely do I have the pleasure of seeing where they go.

Well, the sweet N Family allowed us to stay at their Florida vacation home a couple of years ago, now their primary residence, and this was a day-in-the-life...





*sigh* 

I fully subscribe to the notion of sky above, sand below, peace within... and their final destination is beyond dreamy. 🌴👙🌞

D and T- thank you so much for your trust, faith, and diligence.  I appreciate you both so-very-much and I wish you a lovely retirement down South complete with sandy toes, balmy sea breezes, sun-kissed skin, and margarita toasts.  Congratulations and thank you, friends.

In St. Louis and throwing around a move?  Have questions about COVID-19's impact on the housing market and the safest way to navigate it?  Let's connect!  The market is swift, the industry has shifted significantly to meet demand while keeping people safe, and I am here to help guide you through it...  

New Client Recommendation on LinkedIn

Oh my goodness, this made my week... 

Absolutely nothing beats waking up to a notification of a new client recommendation on LinkedIn, particularly one as kind and generous as this.  A warm thank you to my sweet Seller, Amy.  I can't begin to express how much I appreciate your sentiment, business, and most important... friendship.  

There is no doubt that no one can truly vouch for a Realtor's work ethic, integrity, and ability like their former clients.I am so humbled and grateful each and every time I receive one of their endorsements.💗

In St. Louis and contemplating a move in 2020?  Let's connect HERE on my LinkedIn.  There you can see what my other former clients have to say, as well. 

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2020. 

Each year on the blog, I typically pause and pay homage to the year past.  This morning, however, I am eyes-straight-forward despite how generous 2019 was to me and my family. We not only stand at the threshold of a new year, but a new decade. The prospect of that is monumental to me, for some reason.

Last night, Steve and I hung out in bed and reminisced. Where were we exactly 10 years ago? Entering 2010, my father was on hospice battling a terminal diagnosis, we were just exiting the Great Recession so my business was in an odd state of limbo, and my husband traveled 3/4 of the time as I raised our boys (then 10 and 7) unassisted much of the time. 

Needless to say, challenging times. I look at the photo to the right and want to give that girl a huge hug.  She entered 2010 knowing it would be a difficult one, but clueless to how truly life-altering it would be.  Admittedly, we were too preoccupied to pause and appreciate the clean slate of a new year, let alone acknowledge the significance of entering a new decade of life.  

It isn't a bad thing, it just is what it is.

Steve and I have discussed and planned for 2020 for some time now, as it will be a pinnacle year for our family. Our youngest turns 18 and enters Drake University in the Fall, our oldest turns 21 and enters his Senior year at Bradley University, my hubby of almost 23 years turns the big 5-0, and I celebrate 18 years in this business as my nest at home empties.

It is a lot.

Due to the significant household changes we have seen coming our way for some time, we have been proactively planning for 2020 in correlation with a lot of goal-setting and life-coaching.  The silver lining? We not only enter the new year strategically and intentionally with plans and expectations in place, but we also enter the new decade that way.  

The Nenonens greet 2020 with a calm yet eager energy. That is so refreshing and significant, particularly when I think back to where we were emotionally on New Years Day just 10 years ago.  There is no doubt that the true perks of aging are wisdom, a slower pace, and most significantly... the wisdom that you are more likely to hear opportunity knock when you are blessed with the slower pace. This year and decade, we are listening at the door, eagerly awaiting its arrival. So many possibilities, exciting stuff.  

I am thankful for so many things:  A thriving and healthy family, both physically and emotionally.  A life partner who is dedicated to evolving with me and also recognizes and covets the "choose-your-own-adventure" aspect of life that so many people ignore.  A career that I adore and continues to challenge me even 18 years later.   Last but not least... you. My wonderful friends and clients who place your trust in me by allowing me the opportunity to help you chase your happy via a new home base.Thank you.  Even after 18 years, every single time someone says "You are the one we trust to help us", it touches and humbles me.

2019 blessed me, and for that I am eternally thankful, but I welcome 2020 with enthusiasm.

No matter where you find yourself in the dawn of this new decade, in a cloudy state of life frenzy or a calm intentional place, a warm Happy New Year to you, friend.  May 2020 gift you with health, clarity, contentment, and the courage to explore all of the possibilities that you tinker within your brain.

Hello, 2020.  Happy New Years, all.

Thankful, today and every day...

2019 has been incredibly kind to me, both personally and professionally. I do not take for granted the gift to wake up each morning to a healthy family and a job that I not only adore, but one that brings out the best in me. I am thankful each and every day, but Thanksgiving is always a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and express my gratitude. Thank you for your friendship and loyalty. I am incredibly fortunate and humbled by your daily kindness and support, as in my heart I know it ultimately is what allows me to do what I love the most. Have a fabulous and healthy Thanksgiving, my friends. ❤️

CLOSED: 10 Brantleigh Ct in St. Charles

Nothing says “Happy Close Day and Welcome to St. Louis!” to a relocating family with 3 littles like a family membership to the Saint Louis Zoo!

A warm congrats and thank you today to the A family! In addition, another sincere moment of gratitude to the H family for their generous referral. ❤️🏡🎉

Under Contract: 10 Brantleigh Ct in St. Charles

Hello, Monday! We had one day to find this relocation couple a house and 💥BAM💥... 

...mission accomplished!  

This handsome traditional 2-story closes escrow in just a few short weeks. A warm congratulations to the A family, and a huge THANK you to my sweet friends/clients, the S family, for their generous client referral! ❤️ You guys are the best!  Thank you, thank you friends.

In St. Louis and considering a move in 2019? The time to start planning is now! Have a friend who is looking for an agent?  I proudly base my business on direct referrals and wear my past client reviews like a badge of honor.  Let’s connect...

CLOSED: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

Hannover closed escrow today and there are big plans ahead for this cute 1914 South County brick bungalow foreclosure! A sincere congratulations and THANK YOU to my investor Buyers, the C family! 🍾🏡🎉

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

Under Contract: #4764 Hannover Avenue in 63123

My client just contracted this handsome South County traditional brick bungalow foreclosure, circa 1914...

Isn't it cute?  It is clean as a whistle and boasts over 1600 sq ft of goodies, including the stunning 100+ year old original woodwork in UNTOUCHED pristine condition.  This beauty closes escrow in 2 short weeks and what an awesome buy my client got!  

A sincere congratulations and THANK you to the C family for their business, and to the wonderful Z family for their client referral. 💓  I truly appreciate your confidence and trust!

In St. Louis and considering an investment property?  Let's connect! 

Under Contract: 1209 Diamond Valley Drive

Fire up the misting palm trees and pour a round of margaritas!  With less than 3 weeks on market, gorgeous Diamond Valley (aka the ultimate party house)...

 ... SOLD and closes escrow in August!  The Sellers pulled out all of the stops and created a home and gorgeous outdoor oasis that is unparalleled to any other house in the area.  From the movie theater and 7 car garage to the gorgeous salt water pool and Scandinavian sauna... this home has it ALL.  Wow, did their attention to detail PAY OFF!

It has been an honor to have the opportunity to represent this lovely home and its incredible owners. A warm thank you to the Z family for their trust, faith, and confidence!  It was a fabulous group effort that resulted in a fast sale. I also want to extend a sincere moment of gratitude to the H family for their client referral! I am so fortunate to have such wonderful and supportive friends and clients in my life.

Learn more about the property HERE, including price and all photos.

If you are contemplating a 2018 move, the market is hot, friends.  Proper preparation can take time, so get the process started now to maximize your profit potential!  Let's connect...

New Client Recommendation on LinkedIn

I stand by the fact that no one can vouch for the professional integrity and performance of a Realtor like their past clients...  

I am incredibly appreciative of Lyn taking the time to write such a kind and gracious professional recommendation on LinkedIn. I truly enjoyed my time with their loving family and was honored to play such an instrumental role in their big move.

Thank you, thank you Lyn!💛

Check out what the rest of my clients have said HERE on my LinkedIn profile.

CLOSED: 10918 Midland Ridge In Pattonville

Hello Thursday, happy Sellers...

#10918 Midland Ridge closed escrow today!  The Sellers did a phenomenal, truly stellar job of preparing the property for sale which resulted in multiple contracts on the 1st day of showings.  A new chapter can officially begin for the wonderful W family today, and I am so very happy for them in their new adventure.  

Congratulations and THANK YOU, both, for your trust and friendship.💛

Under Contract: 10918 Midland Ridge in Pattonville

Nothing says "Happy Monday morning, Carrie" like waking up to a ridiculously kind online shout-out on Instagram and Twitter...

 Thank you, J! 💛  

Lovely Midland Ridge was “no show until Sunday”, and wow... 

... yesterday was an exciting all-day contract party as several Buyers bid for the chance to call this tidy ranch “home”! 

Awesome example of how the swift St. Louis Spring market paired with detailed team prep and strategy by Agent and Homeowner gets the job done quickly and for top dollar. A warm congratulations to my Sellers and a huge THANK YOU for their trust and supreme effort to make the house sparkle.  We close escrow in early April!

If you are contemplating a 2018 move, the market is hot, friends.  Proper preparation can take time, so get the process started now to maximize your profit potential!  Let's connect...

Referral love

A personal referral is the ultimate compliment and gift that a Realtor can receive, and I have been humbly blessed with 3 over the last week! I have spent my morning at the Post Office mailing off super special tokens of my appreciation, though I feel compelled to say here: Thank you for trusting me enough to share my name with your most precious friends and family. It means the world to me. ❤️

Morning scene at Casa de Nenonen

Tis the season for spreading cheer and expressing gratitude. ❤️ 

A random act of kindness can change a person’s day, friends.