Dear Readers: The topic I’m writing about in my article this week is not as informative on real estate issues but I feel it does pertain to real estate in general.

I came across an editorial in the paper about a woman seeking help on moving. She and her husband were going to be making a big change in their lives. They were moving to a new area. She hated leaving their friends and the relationships they had formed. She had never been especially outgoing or good at making small talk, but she knew that she had to fit in. She was distraught over this new challenge.  

After reading this article I thought about what I have encountered with so many of my clients.    

Somehow, it has always been very easy to have empathy for the person having to move or the person who is moving here.   

I remember when my husband and I had made the big move to Lake Oconee from out of state. It was a very big change for us.  But here we are after thirty years. We knew even though it was tough, it was only another new chapter in our lives.   

So, if you are a newcomer here, or having to leave the area, maybe these words of wisdom will bring comfort to you.      

Managing it successfully will entirely depend on your attitude, so think positive. We all have the same insecurities. Some more than others. We are not all born socially adept. A skill that can be learned and polished with practice.

Everyone wants to be the kind of person others find interesting, attractive and worth knowing. The key to being well-liked by both sexes is:

Be kind. Be honest. Be tactful. Don’t be afraid to offer someone a compliment. Be well groomed, tastefully dressed and conscious of your posture. Ask other what they think. Be a good listener. (God gave us two ears and one mouth.) Everyone wants you to be interested in them. Good conversationalists are interested in what others have to say rather than filling the air with the sound of their own voice. It isn’t necessary to be an authority on every subject. You do not have to be the smartest person in the room. Try to forget about yourself and your own insecurities and concentrate on the OTHER person.

Going back to when we came to Lake Oconee, I remember finding a Realtor that took us by the hand and made us feel so welcomed. Your Realtor may be the first one you will encounter to help you through this hard time. They will know the in’s and out’s of where to shop, who to call when you need a plumber or electrician. A good Realtor will be there to assist you and make it easier for you to adjust.

I always believed that it is very important that the client   relationship does not end at closing.  (some of the Information from DEAR ABBY)  

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Those who are on their knees are in good standing with GOD.