Point of View about Working for a P.O.A… What in the heck am I talking about??! … Well, this was an unexpected thrill to be referred from one client to her best friend. At first, she didn’t want to hire me. Why??? … Even though my client had glowingly described my recent work to sell her father’s condo, her friend thought that I was “too high-end” and wouldn’t want to work for her?!! …Oh No!
OVERQUALIFIED?
Well, how can I get across that being a luxury real estate agent is a state of mind?... That I treat all my listings with the luxury touch, no matter the price point? That was a surprise … I definitely do not want to scare away potential clients by “being too good”!
Thankfully, my client was able to convince her friend that no, Marilyn was not only about multi-million-dollar properties, and absolutely YES, would be happy to help! … Whew. Every Wonder Woman needs people to believe in her powers. Thankfully, they did! So, what did those powers do? …More on that later, but first to answer the question, “WHAT is a P.O.A?”
The DEFINITION.
A Power of Attorney is someone who has been given the legal right to act on behalf of another person regarding the care of a person, their finances, or in this case, their property. The Seller had appointed her sister in this role, and it was super important to her that she got the right agent for the Sale. Enter Moi…
WONDERFUL. I got the job! Now, to make it Happen. First Step. Meet with the P.O.A. View the Condo. Lovely light-filled 1 bedroom Penthouse. Hmmm. Some kitchen cabinets needed repairs on the hinges. A bit of abrasion on the cabinet veneers. First Wonder Woman job: use my art degree in drawing and painting skills to touch up the grain on the doors… AMAZING. You can’t even tell the difference!
WIZARD Cleaners
I thought for sure that the carpets needed replacing, but sure enough, Aquamist Carpet Cleaners came to my rescue AGAIN! They even cleaned a spot in the hall by the elevator for free. Five Star all the way! Kudos to the honest flooring company rep that came, and told me… No, you do not need to replace the flooring… Got to love the honest salespeople that still exist. Thank you, Jim at End of the Roll!
Ready, Set. MAGIC.
Did someone say Paint? YEP. A very necessary ingredient. The original paint colour from 2006 had been tres chic, but warm caramel colour walls are no longer in vogue. A neutral and light colour was chosen and expertly applied by David Hardy to brighten and reflect the light. What a difference it made! Suddenly, the Penthouse high ceiling seemed like it went on forever… this is where the Sale really happens, Folks!
NEIGHBOURS
A fun part of this Sale was all the neighbours that kept popping in during the preparation process… I felt like I had my whole team of cheerleaders!! They all kept commenting on what a difference we were making, and how they thought that it would sell quick. What a great building for the prospective buyer to buy into… and you know what, their predictions were right!
FUN
Even though it is a TON of work, Staging the property was Fun, and Soooooo Satisfying. Choosing the right rental furniture for the big pieces, and hanging chic Artwork really adds to the correct Vibe. And it is the layered effect of posh pillows, plants, and bespoke bedding… inviting comforters, and percale sheets… quality everywhere, that really adds that inviting-imagine-that-you-live-here feeling!
THE ART OF THE DEAL
We had three great Open Houses, and then the interest started bubbling up… First, one offer, then a second! How to choose? …Well, that is where the right terms, dates, price, and other details makes an incredible difference. It isn’t always just about price, but in this case, we got the best of both worlds! The Buyer was convinced that the Value was there, and the Buyer’s Agent got it done. Check. And all before the P.O.A. was to leave for a trip to Europe!! Love when that happens. Timing IS Everything.
BELIEVE
SO if you know someone who needs a “Wonder Woman, Miss Fix-It, Paint-It, Stager, Sell-it” type of Agent, then you’ve found the RIGHT person… Text or Call me to get it DONE right! 250-818-6489 (And no, you don’t need to be a P.O.A! ;)
Dedicated to Your Success,
Marilyn