07/30/2026
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This has been one of the most challenging real estate transactions I've been involved with in more than 22 years.
People sometimes say Realtors make too much money. Well...sometimes a transaction is easy, and everything goes smoothly from contract to closing. But other times, it feels like you're swimming against the current for 30–45 days, solving one problem after another.
Many agents would have thrown in the towel on this one.
When I got into real estate in 2004, my very first broker gave me a piece of advice that has stayed with me ever since:
*"If you solve enough problems, you'll eventually get paid."*
This transaction was the perfect example of that. I honestly lost count of how many solutions I had to come up with along the way. We successfully closed on Tuesday...and believe it or not, I'm *still* helping solve issues after closing.
That's the part of this business people don't always see. Some people create problems. I prefer to create solutions.
So, for the first time in 22 years, I'm doing something that's long overdue. This Saturday, I'm unplugging.
Frank and I are heading to Winter Park for a quick overnight getaway. We'll be staying at the historic Park Plaza Hotel, strolling through the famous Farmers' Market, picking up a bottle of wine, fresh fruit, and homemade croissants for a balcony brunch overlooking Park Avenue on Sunday morning. Then we're taking the scenic boat tour that's been operating since 1938, cruising through the beautiful canals lined with majestic oak canopies and stunning waterfront homes. Afterward, we'll enjoy a glass of wine on our balcony before dinner at Prato.
If you're looking for me this weekend, my phone will still be on for anything truly urgent, but my laptop is staying closed. No email. No work. Just 24 hours to recharge.
I've never done this before...wish me luck! 😊 Adventure pictures to come!