Let the Bidding Wars Begin!

FINALLY! A LEGITIMATE offer! Someone actually serious about our house has arrived. Yesterday, I received a call from a realtor that had shown the house on Thursday. While I had a good feeling about this one, I kept it to myself until the 2nd showing. This one just felt “right.” And I do believe we “planted” ol’ Saint Joseph in the front planter box just two weeks prior. *chuckle*

Then, the call from my Agent announcing that we can expect what the buyer’s Agent considers a “fair” offer. She also wanted to see the house yet a 3rd time yesterday afternoon. That amounted to little more than a drive-by, which is just fine. Soak it all in.

Not a word was said to any colleagues, friends, other members of the family about this. With the exception of Josh, we kept it under wraps until we had confirmation of a real offer, which actually was quite reasonable. While coming in only 3K below our asking price, the buyer did ask something quite peculiar, nearly 9K in incentives. “Okay, then,” I said, “We’ll see the 9K, and raise them 1K.” In effect, raising the price by 8K, or thereabouts, so about 10K is actually realized by the buyer. Who has 10K in their pocket to simply GIVE away? Not many that I know of.

We launch the Counter Offer this morning.

Positive thoughts and prayers are still needed and appreciated.

Decision Time Draws Near

One week from Monday will be April 10, the end of our extended Contingency on the new house. So far, no legitimate offers, no traffic since Saturday and no calls, either. It nearly came down to firing our agent, but instead we decided to lower the price once more. Now we have priced below market, at $299,000.

So, in about a week, we will have to decide to ask for another extension, which will take us to the end of the month. Whether they allow it or not remains to be seen. We'vehad too much stress and hassle for this NOT to work. I will not accept failure! This HAS to work out right.

All goes as planned, Josh and I will be able to pick up our model railroading hobby that we miss so much. Although, we do not miss the fact the layout took up a lot of space, in the new house, it will not.

Continued positive thoughts and prayers our way are appreciated.

Anyone (qualified) want to buy a house? *chuckle*