Not Gone...Just Gone On Ahead

When I got my real estate license 13 years ago, my goal was strictly financially motivated. I thought I would just sell a few homes each year and make a little more income to help me make ends meet. In 2015, my motivation changed when I realized that I wanted to make Real Estate my full-time job and ditch my engineering consulting career.  At that point, I had an epiphany that how I wanted to build my real estate business was by connecting with all of my clients in a deeply personal way and making everyone part of my tribe. While I absolutely thrive at helping people through real estate transactions and get paid doing so, it is the personal connections I have made over the years with my clients that have had a lasting impact on my career and life.

Unfortunately, when you put yourself there at this personal level you are very vulnerable when something happens to one of your clients, and the impact can be profound and devastating. Earlier this year one of my favorite clients, Brian Prestowitz, passed away from his battle with a brain tumor. He fought a four-year valiant battle and had over 20 brain surgeries.

 

During his battle, he never lost his sense of humor and fought to the bitter end. He passed away quickly, so I never got to tell him goodbye. Brian and I hit it off right away when we met in 2015 when he purchased his home. Honestly, our bond was strong because we are both a little quirky but have a great sense of humor. We had a lot of great laughs over the years and I enjoyed his quick wit. Most importantly, Brian had a huge heart and genuinely cared about people. Fortunately, I became very close with Brian's parents and family as well. I realize Brian is in a better place now, but it doesn't stop the pain I feel right now.

 

If you could say a prayer for Brian and his family this week, I would appreciate it. GodSpeed, Burner!