So, tomorrow’s gonna be pretty interesting. I got a call from this older dude who’s been stuck in a recovery facility for a while now. He’s been through a lot since his wife passed away two years ago, and it sounds like his house has become a bit of a disaster zone. I haven’t seen it yet, but it sounds like it’s on the verge of hoarding territory. You know how it goes with widowers who’ve always had someone taking care of them. They’re not exactly experts in cleaning toilets, and that doesn’t magically change when their partner is gone.
Poor guy fell and got hurt back in January, and he hasn’t been able to go back home since then. To make things worse, he had a cat with special needs, and with him in the hospital, there was no one around to look after the furry friend. He told me that by the time he realized what was happening, the cat had gone a week without water or medication. It’s a tough situation all around. And now, here we are, almost two months later, and no one has been in the house because he doesn’t have any family nearby.
So, tomorrow morning, I’m heading over to his place to check out the situation. I’m bringing along some gloves, a shovel, and some bags because I have a feeling it’s gonna be quite the cleanup job. I’m also planning to take the cat to be cremated for him. Oh, and I grabbed his car keys too. His car has just been sitting in the driveway, untouched for months, so I’m gonna try to start it up for him. Hopefully, it cooperates, but I’ve got jumper cables just in case.
I’m doing all of this without any formal agreement or promise of payment. If he does decide to list his house with me, it’s gonna be a whole other set of challenges. I’ll have to organize the cleanup and get the place ready for sale. But hey, this is what being a Realtor is all about. It’s not just about opening doors and signing contracts. It’s about helping people through tough times and making sure they can move forward with their lives.
I know there are folks out there who don’t always appreciate what we Realtors do, but I take pride in going the extra mile for my clients. Whether it’s an easy deal or a messy situation like this one, I’m always here to lend a hand. So,