The $6 Lesson That Changed How I Look At Real Estate

Small Surprise

Most people expect real estate to be complicated, expensive, and stressful and sure, sometimes it is.

But every now and then, something small happens that reminds me how powerful the unexpected can be… and how it can change everything about the experience.

This Week’s Highlights

Market Insights: Week of 10/06/25 Housing Update 

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News You Can Use: Why the Housing Slowdown Isn't Lowering Prices 

Weekend Watch: Thing to Do This Weekend 

Local Spotlight: Bell Pembroke Pines Apartments 

The Story:

A while back, I was in the Starbucks drive-thru, half awake and waiting on my usual order.

I pull up to the window, go to pay and the barista says,

“You’re good. The car in front of you paid for your coffee.”

No explanation. No expectation. Just someone who decided to do something kind, quietly.

I sat there for a second, kind of stunned.

Because that small gesture, maybe six bucks, completely shifted my mood.

I was smiling before I even took my first sip.

THE LESSON:

Here’s the connection: when you’re buying or selling a home, you expect things to cost money.

You expect stress. You expect delays.

But what if instead…

• You got clarity instead of confusion?

• You felt taken care of instead of overwhelmed?

• You were surprised by how smooth the process felt?

Those moments don’t just happen by accident they’re created when someone behind the scenes knows what they’re doing, and works with your best interest in mind.

In real estate, those “someone paid for my coffee” moments can look like:
✔ An offer accepted quicker than expected
✔ A deal saved during a tricky inspection
✔ A contract negotiated in your favor
✔ A process that feels less like a battle and more like a win

That’s the kind of experience I aim to deliver.

Because no matter the price point, everyone deserves a few great surprises along the way.

Final Thought

You never forget the feeling when someone makes your day a little easier, even when they didn’t have to.

That’s exactly how buying or selling a home should feel and if you’re ready for that kind of experience, I’m here when you are.

Stay Safe,

Mike