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What can a door jamb teach us? As a real estate agent, Janet had the opportunity to work with many different clients and help them find their dream homes. But one experience, in particular, stood out to her as a reminder of the importance of paying attention to little details.
Details that determine the difference between ordinary and remarkable.
Janet worked with a family selling their home after their kids graduated. The new buyers planned to gut rehab the entire house, and the family worried their memories would be lost. The home was filled with memories and sentimental value for the family, but as time was a constraint, they had to move on.
Door Jamb
One of the things the family was particularly attached to was the door jam in the hallway. The parents had marked their children’s heights as they grew. It was a small but meaningful detail, and the family didn’t want it to be lost in the renovation.
To her delight, the new buyers were touched by the sentimental value of the door jam and decided to work it into their renovation plans.
Small Act
This small act of kindness made a significant impact on the sellers. They could take comfort in knowing that the new renovation would preserve a piece of their home and memories. It reminded Janet that, as a human selling a home to another human, she could make a difference in her clients’ lives, even in a minor way.
Attention to detail like this can make all the difference in a real estate transaction but, more importantly, in life.