Ms. Jane lived in her home for 77 years — and no, that's not a typo. She moved in at 22, raised her children there, and built a full, beautiful life inside those walls. At 99 years old, with quiet grace and incredible bravery, she decided it was time to turn the page.

She's not just a client — she's a neighbor, a dear friend, and someone I admire deeply.

Selling her home wasn't just a real estate transaction. It was a heart-wrenching decision. For her children, it meant saying goodbye to their childhood home. For Ms. Jane, it meant letting go of memories woven into every creak of the floors and every beam of sunlight through familiar windows. It was the end of an era, and it took real strength.

We spent over two months preparing the home, and every decision was guided by love — love for the home's history, for the woman who lived there, and for the family who flew in from around the world to help.

We didn’t stage it to hide the past. We honored it. Using Ms. Jane's own furniture and pieces, we brought warmth and storytelling to the forefront. This home didn’t need transformation — it needed a spotlight.

I'l admit, I was nervous. Character homes like this aren't always embraced by today's buyers. But this one had something special. People didn't just visit — they lingered. They whispered things like, “This home has such good energy,”and “You can tell someone really loved it here.”

We received three offers. I met Ms. Jane in person to present them, while her kids joined on Zoom. What truly touched them all were the letters from the buyers — heartfelt messages sharing who they were, why they loved the home, and what it meant to them. It made choosing just one offer incredibly difficult.

They chose a young couple who loved gardening — a passion Ms. Jane had poured into that home for decades. It felt like the perfect match — as though the house had chosen its next caretakers. (And yes, they also had the best offer — a win-win .)

And now, the home is sold. A new family is moving in. And Ms. Jane is in a place where she is safe, supported, and ready for her next chapter.

I'm overwhelmed. Grateful. Heartbroken. Full.

This wasn't just a sale. It was a gift.

What a woman.

What a journey. What an honor it was to walk this path with her.

Thank you, Ms. Jane. 
I will never forget this.