Stories abound about Texas families that came to our beautiful part of the world and laid down roots in the rich soil of the forests north of Houston. These are strong families with deep and abiding ties to their parents, and grandparents; aunts, uncles and cousins; and unending of circles in connection to each other.
Land that has been handed down for generations carries a value that simply cannot be reduced to money alone. Each tree has meaning. Either it was planted by an ancestor - or - it was spared being cut down because of some carefully considered decision of someone that was related.
Sometimes the buildings housed those family members who have passed and those that are left feel a sense of responsibility to cherish those buildings. So when some high and mighty commercial real estate agent comes along and tries to dangle a fistfull of dollars in front of them - the experience feels like he is asking you to violate that memory.
I have great empathy for those hearty souls that are so dedicated to the land and the people of their family that came before them. I respect their desire to honor the past. I think that it is respectful of the family to consider other possibilities.
What is the highest and best use of this precious family estate (precious because of the connection to family - no matter the financial value)?
Is it time to stop looking back to the history of the family on this piece of land?
Is it time to become a real estate seller?
Is it time to begin looking forward to the future of the family that can begin again in a place that will offer the lifestyle that is important to them?
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