“The setting of a story is so key, and I think that’s why homes are so important.”
This week I had the opportunity to have a fun conversation with a dear friend. We recorded this in the home that I sold her a few years ago, on the day before we put it on the market. Listen as we dive right in…
I met Sarah Ann about 6 years ago while she was working at a local Title and Closing office in Florence. Since then she has done so many amazing things for our community and it has been a joy to watch her grow up into the incredible human she is today. I was honored to be her Realtor when she bought her first home and equally grateful to get to be the listing agent as we sell it.
Here is a bit about my friend…
Like many, Sarah Ann went to The University of North Alabama and quickly knew she wanted to stay in Florence. She fell in love with the town and has remained here for a decade. She says “the Shoals is home for my soul,” and I couldn’t agree more.
Not only does is she head of marketing for nSide, a school safety technology company, but she is also cofounder of an organization called Shoals Nonprofit Center. SNC works in our community to amplify the impact of nonprofits in the Shoals area by providing networking and professional development opportunities, therefore increasing their skills and connections. She’s making an impact and it’s easy to see, “Just seeing the support and encouragement of the community- that’s what I want to keep doing.”
First time home buying can be an intimidating experience, and can feel out of reach. It was a joy to get to be her comfort and guide through the process. Her advice is that “Finding a quality realtor who will be honest with you and seek out the properties you want, and who will follow up with you, and be there with you through that process- it changes the game.”
After she told me she wanted to start a new chapter of her life by purchasing her first home we looked and looked. In our interview she confidently states “I’m a big follow your instincts kind of person…when I saw this place, I knew it…It’s been a fantastic experience ever since.” One of my favorite parts of discovering this house was the finished attic upstairs that quickly became a favorite spot for her. It has been a yoga studio turned writing/painting spot, and I love that it served her well in her time here.
“Our houses bear witness to these very intimate moments in life. The walls of your space are the witness of the life you live within it” she shares. Getting to see my dear friend grow and prosper in this home has been such a gift! Walking through life moments and milestones with my clients is why I do what I do.