I feel that the real estate proffession is becoming more diversed than in the past. A couple of weeks ago my wife gave my contact information to one of her friends at work. This person was in the process of a short sale on her primary residence. My wife's friend had the intention of renting the house back from the buyer which is a common desire. But her Realtor did not tell her that the bank would not allow this and the she would have to sign a notorized document stating that there could not be any contractual agreements between the buyer and seller of the property. My wife's friend found this shocking news only two weeks before closing. This is where I come in; after discussing the options with now our mutual friend I found out what rent limitations she had started calling my investor contacts. After arranging two meetings my new friend found the perfect house for her family. With only eight days before the family of five had to leave their home they signed the lease for their new home. I am not a property manager and do not normally spend my time trying to locate a rental property for my clients. But when a family with three young children are in need of some one to help them I am compelled to do what I can to make their lives a little easier.
During this time when so many people are desperate and at times confused, I believe it is important to take time out of a normally busy day and try to assist them when possible. This will at times change my title from Realtor to property manager, mover, or loan modification assistant. Although there is no financial compensation I do find that at the end I have friends for life.
