I keep getting reminded that the proper term is "Under Contract". Whatever terminology you use, we were very lucky to have sold the MD house in less than 36 hours.
Last Thursday, the real estate agent listed it as "Coming Soon", and it became active on Friday with showings starting at 11:00. Within a few hours, there were 10 showings scheduled for Friday and five on Saturday.
We left MD early Friday morning before the showings started and came home to NJ. I went over to visit Ryan on Saturday and ended up spending most of my visit on the phone with the real estate agent and John, looking at emails and purchase offers on Ryan's computer.
Ryan and I had planned to go out to pick up lunch, but we ended up getting it delivered. It seems that every moment is crucial in real estate, and nobody wants to wait an extra ten minutes.
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| I did have a lot more plants in the "breakfast nook" but took most of them home and will find room for these now that the house has sold. |
We received five offers, all of them above list price. Several of them had escalation clauses to frankly ridiculous prices since I don't think the house would have even appraised for what they were offering. But by the time I left Ryan's, we had a signed contract and it was perfect for us - above list price, cash, and no inspections.
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| John is very sad to leave this garden but he's already got a new garden staked out at Ryan's. |
John's last day of work before retirement is February 4th, which means he'll need to be in MD at least until then. I estimate that we've got three pick-up truckloads of furniture and boxes to pack and bring back, but that should be doable. We close on February 24th, and then our time with two houses is over.
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| John is also sad to leave his beloved shed in MD, but guess what? He's already ordered one for Ryan's house. |
I've complained a few times (John says the word I'm looking for is "incessantly") about the drive and the numerous difficulties of living in two places, but I'm very thankful that selling the MD house has turned out even better than I could have hoped.
WOW!!! so fast. Congratulations. I know that is a huge weight off of you. Cash and no inspections is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best news, Bonny! Yay!! And the best buyers... cash and no inspections... music to a sellers ears!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you!! We had a ridiculous offer that escalated to a crazy price too. I knew your house would sell quickly, but now you know for sure and you can sail into the sale. Happy DAYS!!!!
ReplyDeleteBRAVO!!!! I'm so excited for you and John!!! (And for Ryan -- because of the shed.)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and John, Bonny! It is always such a relief to sell a house quickly, and these are the best circumstances. I bet you feel lighter already! And John's retirement is just around the corner, so the time will fly by. I am so pleased for you both.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think you'd have any trouble selling, but all the same I am excited and relieved for you! I can't believe it's only two weeks left until John retires, too. The next month will, I'm sure, be busy, but how great is it that the end of all this back and forth is so soon?
ReplyDeleteThis is great news!! I'm so glad this crazy real estate market worked in your favor!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! What a relief that must be.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky! I hope everything just goes smoothly from now on.
ReplyDeleteA house with that much potential was bound to sell quickly. How cool it ended up being better than you expected and more than you thought it would be. Some one will love John's shed as much as he did. :)
ReplyDeleteHey, 2022 is looking up! Great news! I'm so glad I'm not looking to buy right now because the market is dizzying. Great time to sell, though.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! That's terrific news!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! We had that problem with the escalation clause when we sold our house last June--the house didn't appraise for what the escalation clause raised it to. It was crazy high, and we settled for a little lower cost which was fine with us. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteReal estate is crazy, but I'm glad we were both able to be on the selling end rather than the buying end!
DeleteWOW! How wonderful that you sold the house that fast! The fudge brownies looked delish; I gather from your post they were, indeed!
ReplyDeleteCheers~
Who-hoo! Real estate is so wild right now but it does work in favor of sellers. Congratulations. I imagine you are really looking forward to living in one state in February. I am very happy for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteI just have to say I'm not surprised - the house looks great and y'all were outstanding homeowners. AND Mazel Tov! I can't imagine how much lighter you must feel with this (almost) behind you ... and it sure does seem to bode well for a fantastic next phase in your lives!
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