Success Stories
"We Need A Home -- Fast!"
Craig and James had just received notice that the building they were renting was being sold. To make matters worse, the owners were going to review offers the following week. No one wants to be evicted. They needed a new home right away.
They liked the first home they saw, but felt a little unsure; they didn't know if it was worth the asking prices, and didn't feel they had seen enough choices. Naturally, they didn't want to make such an important decision without seeing all the possibilities.
I helped by showing them over 100 listings in their price range, and then narrowing it to the best 20. Over the next two days I showed them each home. As it turned out, Craig and James loved the first one they saw! They moved in well before the new owners of their building took possession.
By seeing all the possibilities, Craig and James we're confident they had made the right choice.
The Value of Some New Paint
When Stephen Wallens put his home up for sale, his agent said that cosmetic repairs would be unnecessary. After all, the market was competitive and - according to the agent - any property, in any condition, was selling.
Three months went by without a single offer.
It was still a competitive market when Stephen called me, but I knew that homes in his neighborhood still needed to stand out. So I recommended some inexpensive repairs and touch-ups: paint the interior, change the basement's carpet, and repair a few doors.
The repairs, which took only two weeks at a cost of $5000, brought in 22 offers. And Stephen was completely happy with the result - his property sold for $27,000 over the asking price.
A Win-Win Situation
Brandon and Ryan wanted to sell a rental property, but were concerned about displacing their tenants - a family with three young boys.
We first explored the option of the tenants buying the property. I referred them to an excellent mortgage broker but, unfortunately, they couldn't afford it. Another option was having them remain once the new owners took over, but they were justifiably unsure about the long term.
Instead, I helped them find another rental that - as it turned out - was in a better neighborhood and near a better school for the boys.
Because Brandon and Ryan were so thankful to me for helping their former tenants, it was easy to coordinate the showing of their property. We sold it in 13 days. Everyone involved got what they wanted. And more importantly, everyone's happy.
Making Things Easy
Sheila needed to sell the home where she grew up. Both of her parents had passed away and she needed a smaller, more efficient home. Although she knew selling was the right decision, Sheila was torn by the years of memories connected to the house.
Naturally, it was a difficult, emotional time.
My most important task was assuring Sheila that there was no need to hurry. "There's a home out there for you", I told her, "but you need time to make arrangements while dealing with your emotions".
I helped Sheila come up with a realistic timeline, which would allow us to prepare the home for sale and make the usual arrangements.
Everything turned out great. Sheila's home sold in 16 days for $7000 over the asking price. Then we found her a lovely one-bedroom townhouse, in a gated community, close to her circle of friends. Not only did Sheila sell the home, but she was given time to resolve her conflict over selling a part of her past.
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