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Remembering it’s more than Real Estate

Yesterday I needed to go with an appraiser to a beautiful 2 story penthouse at  Bella Mare in Williams Island.

When we walked in the penthouse it seemed so empty, concrete floors, barely painted, almost sad. I sat down in a folding chair to wait for him and past the emptiness of the apartment was this magnificent view of an endless ocean, clouds almost level with the apartment, so beautiful. I started to think how few people in this world get to live like this, wake up to the natural wonder of the beach and ocean.

I started to envision the life that would take place in this huge empty space, making it beautiful with lovely furnishings. I imagined the owners having parties, enjoying family and friends there. Conversations the couple would have there sitting on their fabulous balcony, making love there, enjoying children, maybe grandchildren in this amazing home.

When we were ready to leave I looked back at the empty sad space and realized it wasn’t so much empty as it was just waiting for the life to inhabit it and the potential to bring real joy to it’s owners. We get so caught up in the deal, the financing, market conditions and more that we lose sight of what people are really buying and that is really the dream that surrounding yourself with such beauty will bring you happiness and make your life more beautiful as well.

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