The Wilcox Company

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside The Wilcox Company and asked curiously: ‘Why does Mr. Wilcox always wave at the same tree?’ Inside, an old neighbor overheard and laughed: ‘He’s not waving at that tree—he’s just saying goodbye to his past.’ Everyone in town now waves at the tree too, thinking it’s some secret signal from Mr. Wilcox.

2. A delivery driver arrived one afternoon with a mysterious package. As he walked into The Wilcox Company, he noticed something odd on the reception desk—a tiny wooden bird whistling softly. Nobody seemed to notice it, but everyone started humming along. Finally, an old lady approached the counter and asked if anyone had seen her parrot, which she claimed could whistle ‘Happy Birthday.’ Everyone laughed as they realized the little bird was actually advertising their services—‘Find your perfect home here!’

3. At dawn, when most real estate agents were still sipping coffee, an old man knocked on The Wilcox Company door. ‘I’ve been watching your sign,’ he said. ‘It’s always pointing north.’ ‘You’re right,’ chuckled Mr. Wilcox. ‘It is a little off.’ He adjusted the arrow with a smile and added, “Thanks for the early morning visit.” A few days later, a delivery driver remarked, “Hey, that sign now points south!” To which Mr. Wilcox replied, “Ah, progress.”

4. At dawn, when most real estate agents were still stretching in their pajamas, a delivery driver pulled up outside The Wilcox Company with a box so heavy it looked like it could contain anything from ancient treasure to a misplaced filing cabinet. Inside, the receptionist yawned and asked what took so long. With a grin, the driver replied, ‘Just delivering some paperwork for an early-morning transaction.’ As he walked away, everyone heard him mutter under his breath, ‘Next time I’ll just send it via email.’