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In today’s world of real estate, technology makes things a whole lot easier. Almost every offer I write is done on a computer, then emailed to my clients for electronic signatures. It’s fast, efficient, and keeps the process moving.
So, you might think the weirdest place I’ve ever written an offer would be somewhere like a coffee shop or my car. Honestly, though? It might be at my clients’ own dining room table. Writing an offer in person feels a little old school.
But on a more serious note—thanks to smartphones, I’ve written, reviewed, and negotiated offers from just about anywhere. Once, I was heading onto the Bremerton ferry to Seattle with friends who were visiting. The timing couldn’t have been worse for taking a break, because a counteroffer came through that needed immediate attention. So there I was, standing in line for the ferry, squinting at my phone, dragging checkboxes and signature lines across the screen with my finger, hoping I didn’t accidentally move something important. (Spoiler: I did. A few times.)
Another time, I was at a Seahawks game when I had to jump in to make some quick clean-up edits and initials on a counteroffer. Between the noise, the crowd, and my not-so-steady hand from the excitement of the game, it was definitely one of the more memorable “offices” I’ve had for the day. But it mattered to my clients that we got the deal finalized that day—and we did.
That’s the thing about real estate: it doesn’t always fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. Offers, counters, and deadlines don’t wait for convenience. Whether I’m at my desk, on a ferry, or surrounded by 60,000 Seahawks fans, if I have my phone and a signal, I’m working for my clients.
Sure, it can be tough knowing that something might pop up at any hour—but that’s part of the job. And honestly, it’s one of the reasons I love it. Helping people buy or sell a home, often one of the biggest investments of their lives, is worth every bit of the effort (even if it means a few extra taps on my phone screen mid-game).
