First, I am a nurse and I recognize how stressful the healthcare system is even with happy events. My job as a professional is to be competent, compassionate, knowledgeable and committed to attaining the best outcome for my patients. I hope that my patients feel the sense of security and professional dedication from me that I felt from Rafe. I knew that he was on top of the inevitable day-to-day drama that comes with real estate transactions. He shared the burden of uncertainty with me and the bottom line is I knew he would bring his expertise, assertiveness, and diplomacy to the table every day. Secondly, Rafe and I share a relationship of trust established over 20 years ago. When I picked up the phone 17 years since buying my last house, he really listened to where I was in my life and to my thoughts and concerns. Then he gave me time and advice, allowing me to make the life altering decisions involved with real estate transactions. I take care of newborn babies every day and I always remind myself that this is an amazing event in the lives of this family no matter how many times I have done it. I feel Rafe does the same thing in his profession- recognizing the impact of the words, “I’m thinking of selling my house” and giving professional guidance to the end. Rafe is a rare find, personally and professionally. He has my greatest respect.