Transformation

Real estate can be a transforming experience. Today was one of those days that demonstrated this principle.

It is often heard in the business that one of the five most stressful events in a person's life is buying or selling a home. This, of course, comes about usually because of one of the other four stressors - marriage/divorce, death, relocation, family expansion/change.

My first appointment was with a man who, at the age of 50, decided to re-envision his life and create, in this case, homes. He put away his identity as an owner of leased property and is in the process of reinventing himself. The process feels right to him and I am there to help.

Another couple is spinning the wheel of fortune, selling off properties and letting that determine their lifestyle. Chance - fate - easier by far than trying to work out what is best in the unknowable future.

The last family is saying good-bye to an old way of life and embracing Skaneateles. They will arrive with open arms, eager to set aside the past and plunge into the future. The unknown...but what a lovely place to do it in!

In each case real estate is key. Will home-building transform his life, will the couple be content with what fate brings, will the family be happy a year from now? How wonderful to be part of these processes!