Did I get your attention? Well this is really about when I met Steve, Steve Shatsky.
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Steve is a Short Sale Specialist in Dallas, Texas. His quick wit and enthusiasm come across in his Posts and I subscribed some time ago.
About a month ago Steve gave me a referral to help his cousin Abby and her husband Jason who live here in Concord NH and would be looking for a home!
I was very grateful for his confidence.
The cousins and I had been out a few times and Saturday we were going to see a few new ones and second showings on two others that "fit the bill". It just so happened they happened to have invited cousin Steve up for a visit and to check out NE and the Concord area. Sohe was coming too! Sounded like fun to me...and I was excited to meet Steve!
Meet Steve!
We saw quite the variety of homes and showed Steve the "lay of the land" he was able (in the role of relative) to express personal opinions (which I tended to agree with) but something I usually don't do. I try to keep it about property and neighborhood knowledge and observations!
When we did our second showings it was evident to myself and Steve that they had found "their house". I did express to Abby that I was sensing the "better one around the next corner" syndrome from her. And she agreed. Steve was able, in his cousin role, to point out all of the personal pluses!
We went back to my office to write up an offer! 
(I do have all the paperwork in my trunk...but figured that would be "overkill")
Going through and explaining the process seemed to ease all fears! And I think having a knowledgeable and trusted relative there definately smoothed the anxietys!
We made an offer...fully expecting a counter...but their first was accepted! They are super psyched, as am I!
So I had a great day...made a Sale and met a friend! I call that batting a hundred!
And if any of you out there are looking to refer to the Dallas area...talk to Steve ...I know for a fact he is always 
Working On His Business!
Concord NH Realtor
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Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Keeler Family Realtors, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)
Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"
Congrats. That was a memorable scene in the movie!
Joan,
Congrats on your wonderful day! Steve looks and sounds like a great guy and he couldn't have referred to a more wonderful REALTOR and person than you....it looks like it was a WIN-WIN situation all the way around.
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Jo
Joan, so glad Steve made it up your way from Dallas. When Joan Met Steve. Great story!! See everyone knows you are the best in Concord.
All I can offer is that Steve has GREAT TASTE. There would be no question in my mind if I knew a person looking to buy/sell in your area. Good for you, and great job!
Do you need a baby picture in the next post?
Joan, Don't you just love those "perfect" days? Congratulations, I can't think of a better day to have, either!
Hello Cameron..I love the name of your company! And i agree...that scene was hysterical!
Hi Jo..he was really a lot of fun! We had a good time...and great results!
Hi Gary...you guys work near each other don't you? Have you been lucky enough to meet anyone?
Laurie...I told you...I can never have too many babty pictures! You flatterer you!
It was a great day Carole...with an even better outcome!
What a reaction Steve got from you! Oh, wait...that's Meg Ryan! <<<smile>>>Congrats on all three, referral, sale, and friend! I commented on Steve's post about your meeting today as well!
Hey there Joan... Well they always say that paybeacks are hell, but I think the pic in my blog post of you and I is a good one of you. The middle one of me (with Abby and Jason in your office) is AWFUL! As you can see from my blog post I had a ball meeting you too. I'm really glad to have you as a colleague, but even more so to count you as a friend. Now I have another reason to come back to Concord for the housewarming... to see my cousins and to visit my friend Joan! :)
Hi Joan, I remember commenting when you first got the referral. Batting 100% indeed and I am so pleased to read the update. Congratulations to you and the Buyers and to Steve for seeing in you the special talent that his cousin would be benefit from. 100% , HOT!
Hi Rich...Thanks for the visit. I did read your comment on Steve,s post. You are too kind!(I just had to use that Harry & Sally clip...it was too cute!)
Hi Steve...I guess you do look a bit like you're in vampire mode in that picture!LOL
Are you home yet? Don't forget you said you'd visit Bill Cherry! (I won't make you give him a hug!)
Jason said something about a housewarming too..guess they're gonna do it! They'll definately have the space!
Hey William...I'm afraid my days of HOT are over...but you made my day!
Happy to hear that such a great connection was made right here on Active Rain. It is magic when the right house appears! Bravo to all and congratulations.
Thanks Joan....remember we have to all try to do The outdoor gallery and dinner!