04/11/2026
JUMPing for joy for these first time buyers...five years later & they’re finally home. ✨🔑
I first started working with these amazing clients five years ago, right in the middle of the incredibly competitive COVID market. We wrote several offers together, and each time we were outbid in a market that felt nearly impossible for first-time buyers.
Rather than forcing the process, they made the smart decision to take a step back and wait until the timing felt right.
Five years later, I was SO honored that they reached back out and trusted me to help them begin the search again.
This time, the goal was clear: find a home with great bones, long-term value, and in a wonderful neighborhood.
When we resumed the search just over a month ago, they immediately saw a home with huge potential. Because it had been sitting on the market for some time, we were able to come in with a strong offer, get it accepted, and then strategically negotiate credits to make the numbers work even better.
When they told me they felt like they had “gamed the system” because they got such an incredible deal, it brought the biggest smile to my face and made the whole journey feel so worth it.
After everything they went through in the past market, seeing them step into homeownership feeling excited, confident, and like they truly won is exactly why I love what I do.
What a journey it has been with them. From clients to friends, and with the fun coincidence that both of our husbands are Adams and huge drummers, this one feels even more special.
Here's to new beginnings and many drum solos on that sweet DW kit in your new home! 👏🥁🤘
Kim Caterino
Compass
DRE #: 01985003
