Sometimes, taking a chance pays off in a big way. For Michael and Marge Rzepka, who have lived in Naperville IL for the past 18 years, visiting the ocean was always something they looked forward to. A couple of years ago, the couple visited Myrtle Beach and fell in love with the wonderful atmosphere of the area as well as the beautiful coastline. The idea of purchasing a second home on the South Carolina coast was very appealing to them, but reaching out to a realtor sight unseen was a bit unsettling.
“Finding a real estate agent on the internet can be scary, not knowing until you meet, how things will work out,” says Marge Rzepka. But even though the task seemed daunting, the Rzepkas researched their options online and reached out to real estate agent, Lorene Middleton at Dreamlife realty. On their most recent visit the couple was able to look at numerous ocean front condos with the guidance of Lorene.
“We thought we wanted an ocean front condo, but with the help of our wonderful realtor we found a property on the Intracoastal Waterway, gated area (Edgewater) at Barefoot resort. We loved the area and our condo the minute we walked into it.”
“We hope to spend as much time as possible in our second home and have family and friends join us when they are able. Hopefully in a few years we will be able to spend more and more time at our new place.”
The peaceful beauty of Barefoot Resort, coupled with its proximity to the ocean gave the Rzepkas the best of both worlds. Knowing that they’d found the perfect property their decision was made, even though it was totally different than what they thought they’d originally wanted. For the Rzpekas, along with their three children, the future is bright.
Working with a realtor remotely doesn’t have to be a stressful process. As in the Rzepka’s case, they were able to find an agent who could listen to their wants and needs and suggest properties that fit those criteria, while helping them keep an open mind and finding the perfect second home for their family. The Rzepka’s said, ““Lorene was very knowledgeable regarding the area; able to answer all our questions and had wonderful recommendations. We would definitely recommend her to any of our family or friends.”
“Thank you Lorene and Dreamlife for making our dreams come true!”
At Dreamlife Realty we understand that taking the leap into an agent/client relationship is a big step. Families trust us to help guide them through a process that can be stressful when their primary residences are located in different geographic areas. Communication is key, and we strive to make the process easy and streamlined so that clients like Michael and Marge are able to start living their dream life in their new homes as quickly as possible.
“Lorene at Drealife Realty became a great friend,” Marge says. “She was absolutely fantastic. We are really excited for the future.”
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