A Realtor's Ping!

Posted at 7:52 AM, Sep. 1, 2005

Rose Holland of CB Legacy provides a perfect example of REALTORS responding!

When Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church directed a family in need of a temporary rental to CB Legacy's managment department, Rose Holland had nothing to offer. 

Turns out, the "family" of 10 is related, but represented 3 New Orleans households.  Rose was on the verge of placing them in an apartment complex game room (pretty good idea!) when a "ping"* came to her that she simply had to find them a home!

Rose did what some other agents are doing, but we ALL need to follow her example!  She called owners of vacant homes that are currently on the market. She rapidly hit paydirt. The New Orleans family was more than willing and capable of  paying rent but the homeowner declined rent AND insisted on paying the utilities. They rented furniuture for $200.00 for a month, the lockbox stays on and the home continues to be shown!  Other employees, REALTORS and friends donated blankets, ktichen items, shower curtains, sheets, coffee pots, etc. Not the classic case of "staging", but darn close!

It gets better! Rose's outreach, started yesterday, to listing clients has produced 6 rental properties. She is currently calling her "need list" but welcomes calls from others in need.  The phone # is 474-8877. Linens, toiletries, and other household items will be needed for these homes as well. Those interested in donating are invited to drop off at 1601 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601.

*"Ping" is Rose's term for "an inspiration from God".