Yesterday marks 5 weeks since we officially moved from our Utah home and thought we closed on it. Some of the details around the demise of that sale we don’t feel are appropriate to share here, but we knew it was time to move on and try to sell the house again.
We had a lot of interest in the house just through word of mouth, but after a week of showing friends and friends of friends, hoping one was ready to pounce right away–we decided we better list the house in the local online classifieds, too. Â It was a risk since there were some things that the previous buyers insisted we not do (like carpet what used to be my studio or fix the drywall in the basement storage room) but would have absolutely done in preparation to list–we posted the house below market value to hopefully sell it quick despite the imperfect condition. Of course living 5 hours away without a realtor presented a problem, too. We offered our sweet neighbor $20 to unlock the door for each showing and she happily agreed.
The night we posted the house, we got a call and scheduled our first showing for the next day. Â By the morning, we booked 4 more. And by evening we had scheduled 13 over 2 days. Â We were really holding our breaths that someone in those 13 showings would make an offer on an empty house with no power and missing carpet and drywall–Which, when I put it like that, I’m surprised we got 1, let alone 3 offers!
They were all good offers, but one was a little stronger with a faster closing time. Â All that to say, we’re under contract again! Â The inspection has been done and we are scheduled to close next week. Â And if you’re wondering if we got an attorney this time around–nope!
…But only because our buyers have a realtor. ;)
Congratulations on the finding another buyer! We love how you’ve been so forthcoming with the good, the ugly details and the missteps we can all make when it comes to buying and selling homes. (The process never turns out the way we imagine it) We had an interesting process on this last one with many, many missteps and surprises. I might even have to re-tell it someday in the blog, but I think I might still have PTSD from it. Thanks for sharing!
My husband used to be a real estate attorney so when it came time to buy our second home (he was in law school when we bought our first), I’m sure both realtors thought he was a nightmare because he’d have a million questions. As embarrassing as it was (and oh my hell was it ever), I’m glad he asked those questions and made sure everything was done right so we didn’t lose out.
Congratulations on finding another buyer for the house!
I’m usually just a reader and not a commenter, but I have to post to say how happy and excited I am for you and your family to have a new offer and closing date so soon! I’m sure all will go smoothly this time around! I love reading your blog and I appreciate that what you’re doing is right for you guys. Not to mention, I love your style! :)
Thanks for the update, it’s great you continue being so honest and straightforward with your readers. Too many blogs post hints and tidbits and vague veiled pieces of information, and then boom, they produce a perfect finished product. It’s more of a way for bloggers to show off in a humblebrag type of post, like hurr durr look how awesome we are. The reality of life is that paint gets spilled, deadlines can’t be met, perfect pinterest aspirations turn out wonky, and life happens. A regular person can learn so much more from seeing the actual efforts you go through to achieve success. I think you’ve gotten some amazing support from your readers. Please keep on keeping it real! Your grace in navigating these obstacles is the real inspiration.
so stinkin happy for you! cant wait for that weight to be off your shoulders