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Updated 7 months ago, 05/23/2024
Higher Power at work?
I'll try to keep this short, but I wanted to share how I came across a new property that I just signed a contract on. A neighbor of mine stopped by the house when he was driving by just to chat for a minute or two. During the conversation he mentioned that a lady who is the administrator for the estate that owns a mobile home located about 1,000 feet from my driveway was getting ready to sell the property. The next day I decide to go to the mobile home to meet the lady and to inquire about the home.
I knocked on the door and stepped back a little ways so she would feel more comfortable coming to the door. I introduced myself and told her that I live just a couple houses down from her. I explained that another neighbor had told me that she might be thinking about selling the house and asked her if that was correct. She said there is no thinking about it, I'm selling it. She then showed me the property. After looking at the home she said I have to tell you something...(paraphrased)
/before you knocked on my door I was praying and something told me to cancel my appointment I had with a realtor today, get a glass of wine, and take it easy for the afternoon. Right after I cancelled the appointment, got my glass of wine, and sat down you knocked on my door and asked if I was selling the house./
At that point this nice 72 year old stressed out lady started to cry and said it is amazing how God works. She lives several hours away and has been here at the house going through its contents, trying to sell what she can, and then sell the house. She said she has been missing her medical appointments back home and was overwhelmed by everything. This home needs some rehab and she was concerned it was going to complicate her effort to sell it. Then I knocked on the door and I specialize in distressed properties.
I would be interested to hear if others have had similar situations occur.