We're under contract...already. One day on the market and we had 15 showings and three offers, all over the asking price. One was $25K over, but we did not choose to accept as it was FHA and the home would have to be appraised at that value for it to go through and we don't think it would be, which would lead to complications and delays.
Here's the (edited version) of the offer we did accept.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,
We are first time home buyers! First, we want to thank you for
letting us make an offer on your beautiful home. We have been searching for the
perfect home for awhile now and thankfully, we found yours.
We had our daughter (our first and only) on May 28th
, 2020. She is
almost four months old.
Right now, we are living in a smaller apartment. We quickly
outgrew our space which is the reason we’re looking for our first home.
When we started looking for a house, we were having trouble finding something
that we could see our growing family in long-term.
After coming across your home,
we could picture ourselves there for a long time. Your home perfectly matches what
we are looking for, from the sunroom and tasteful kitchen updates to the plentiful
basil in the backyard that would make homemade pesto a regular dish. We would be
so excited to start a new chapter here.
Thank you so much for considering our offer. We look forward to hearing from you.
Is that a Godsend or what? Since we had to put in a bathtub, we hoped it would be needed, and with a little one, it would be. And that the buyer even recognized the basil crop we left, and would make pesto...incredible.
So we close Oct. 20,2020. Thus endeth, quickly, the worry and wait.
Congrats. Melody……clearly all the work you did on this home was well worth it and well appreciated.
ReplyDeleteSo many different ways to count our blessings in these strange days. Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteEven better than selling a house quickly is selling it to someone you know will love it!
ReplyDeletehappy for you and them.....
ReplyDeleteI just knew it would sell quickly, and it sounds like a perfect fit for the new family who are buying! Hope the sale goes smoothly, and congrats on another successful transition!
ReplyDeleteI think you are charmed when selling houses, they always seem to go fast. I'm so happy the new buyers are going to like the garden set up.
ReplyDeleteOh, joyous day! It all sounds truly Godsent, and it seems they recognize and appreciate the very things that made it a special place for you as well. I can just envision that little child picking figs from the trees you planted and playing in that beautiful landscape you created in the time you and Dave were there.I'm happy for you and for them!
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Congratulations! Such wonderful news for both families! It's such a relief to have a quick sale on a house.
ReplyDeleteWell, kinda told you so. It wasn't a bidding war but you did get over asking and a choice of three offers.
ReplyDeleteCongrats.
I've heard that it is a seller's market right now. Many people are doing what this young couple is. Outgrowing their current space and looking for something bigger and long term.
I was hoping someone would appreciate that lovely outdoor space you created and the garden planters. Looks like a match made in heaven.
I'm sure this is a relief for you to close the door on the old and move forward with the new.
Congratulations on the salee. The house looked beautiful and I have no doubt the new family will love it.. :)
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