For many folks, the process of buying a home can be a daunting one. My job mostly consists of guiding, advising, showing, calculating as well as sometimes providing counseling to the stressed-out buyer or seller. From showing properties to the home loan to managing the mountain of paperwork required to get the keys to that dream home, this job can be as frustrating as it is rewarding!

The rewarding part came yesterday as we completed the closing and I tossed Josh the keys to his new home. He seemed a bit nervous at the closing but I chalked it up to first-time-home-buyer jitters. With his girlfriend Amy there for moral support, the closing went well and just as planned. They both went straight to the house to marvel at the new purchase. Even though I knew of his intentions, I was still surprised and moved to tears when he texted me from his brand new home: "She said YES!"

He had planned to propose and awaited the perfect moment. As they looked around Josh's new home, he mentioned a house warming gift for her. He then dropped to one knee and presented the ring! It's gratifying to be part of such a momentous ocassion and watch dreams come true!

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