One of the most meaningful compliments I've received recently did not come from a buyer or seller — it came from the neighbors next door to one of my listings.
After months of preparing, marketing, hosting open houses, coordinating repairs, communicating with agents, and navigating offers on a Bellevue property, I stopped by to thank the neighbors for their kindness and support throughout the process. They had been incredibly gracious — even offering to speak with prospective buyers about what it was like living in the neighborhood. I didn't get to speak with them, but left them a note expressing my gratitude and a basket of succulents.
A little later that day I received this message:

"Hey Janice!! You are so sweet and thoughtful!! ... You are truly a gem and we have told many people that...