“Look honey, look there under the tree!” Lori’s husband Peter, and the realtor Brenda, turned their focus to the back yard. Lori was transfixed on the precious setting.
Peter studies the fresh mulch, the durable metal table and chairs, and of course the dappled shade.
Brenda waits for it, and just when Peter looks at his bride, Brenda speaks, “Awesome isn’t it? The sellers tell me that’s where they held birthday parties, arranged family outings, and also planned all their children’s weddings. The kids had summer fun building forts in the woods.”
Brenda’s mentor taught her well, “Sell the memories.”
– 100 words –
Friday Fictioneers, led by the admirable Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, invites 100 word stories in response to a photo prompt submitted by members of the group. Why not join us? Thank you Fatima Fakier Deria for the Photo Prompt.
Living In Eternity 
Love this, Dan! Especially as my house is being prepared for sale… my agent better sell the memories too 😉
40 years! Bravo. That is a beautiful thing indeed.
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Thanks Dale, and best of luck with the home sale.
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Thank you, kind sir.
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Typical realtor, I wonder if any of those memories are real!
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Oh yes, Brenda has very active listening skills. She was lucky that Lori liked “The Precious Setting.”
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What an interesting and cynical idea “sell the memories”
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People want to own memories. The table and chairs memory jogs.
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Cynical, but oh so true!
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Dear Dan,
Brenda’s a smart realtor. Another trick I learned to sell a house, it apple scented candles that smell like a pie baking…or bake an apple pie when you’re expecting home buyers. 😉 Nice story and Happy Anniversary to you and your bride!
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochellle, Good Friday blessings to you.
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As an ex-sales trainer myself I’d say Brenda has been taught well!
Click to read my 99 words!
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Oh you trickster you. So I clicked on “Click to read my 99 words!” and I thought I was going to read 99 sales words written by an ex-sales trainer. :::smile:::
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Haha! That can be arranged!
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I’m quite sure Brenda would surpass her mentor pretty soon. And congrats on the 40th Dan.
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Jagah, thanks for reading “The Precious Setting” and marriage kudos.
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My pleasure Dan, and btw, my first name is Anurag, jagahdilmein is the name of my blog, it is a part of my favorite Hindi quote, which means Space should be in the heart.
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I DID IT AGAIN,,, I’m so sorry Anurag. This would be much easier if I spoke Hindi. Please accept my apology.
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Ha ha ha. Perfectly understandable error, but the main mistake is mine in naming my blog in a language that nobody outside India would understand, purely for sentimental reasons.
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I have several work partners in India. I’m impressed with bi-linqual skills.
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Congrats on your 40th! You surely understand the importance of making memories.
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Thanks Linda, that means a lot.
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Brenda sure knows what her clients want and I can see nothing wrong with that as long as she doesn’t cheat them.
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Brenda will set a fair price for both seller and buyer.
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Dappled shade, lovely phrase.
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Thank you Jilly.
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