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And a bumpy landing...

So, my last post showed some of the pictures that were forwarded to me by the real estate agency last Saturday morning.  I thought, "Gee that looks so good maybe I will just stay here."  My plan was to put in serious cleaning time after the kids left on Sunday and into this week, too.  I have a list of things that need doing--from having the underground fuel tank removed to having the chimney cleaned.

I took off for the lake for the rest of Saturday.  When I got back, I was getting Dane into the shower, not and easy chore, (What?? I have been in the water all day!!) and starting something for our dinner.  It was around five thirty.  I had not taken my cell phone to the beach and I didn't notice the message light on the home phone blinking because it was on the floor behind the couch.  Don't want picture of cluttery things after all.

Well there were frantic messages from the realtor when I did check.  Wanting to show the house at five o'clock.  What, now?  It was after five by that time.  Later I saw an email from her letting me know she had listed the house.  No, wait.  I need time to clean and fix!!  But no, she said people were coming at 8 on Sunday morning (Hence the breakfast cupcake) and she absolutely had to be able to reach me at all times.  Like selling a house is a matter of life and death?

 Stress.

 The house has been shown eight times since Sunday morning.  I have four offers to consider.  I was thinking that it would be sold by next spring and I would feel good about that.

 So now I am inviting the universe to place mia querencia in my path.

Comments

  1. KailaniAugust 27, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    With 4 offers, (lucky you!) sounds you don't have to invite the universe in any longer. You will get to see them compete to present you the highest offer. Nice spot to land! Congrats!

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  2. UnknownAugust 27, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Congratulations? With 4 offers already it looks like you're moving!

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  3. Meryl BaerAugust 27, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    That is fabulous! You are lucky to sell so quickly. (I assume one of the four offers will be the new owner.) Now to look ahead to new digs.

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  4. Sally WesselyAugust 27, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Oh my goodness. That happened very quickly. I guess you will be moving soon. Stress for sure!!!!

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  5. Linda MyersAugust 28, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    My goodness!

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  6. MuffieAugust 28, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    Wow! You're very fortunate. I hope we have such luck when we list ours!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 28, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    Congrats, Olga. The real estate market is very hot in Hawaii, too. My mom's old house sold for $1.175 million in May.

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  8. TomAugust 28, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Well, from the pictures, it looks like a very nice house, very clean and well-presented. It's no wonder why someone else would want to live there!

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  9. Arkansas PattiAugust 28, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    I know how you feel. My Florida place sold in one day. Yikes. Hope the new owners will take care of the stuff you have need to do probably at a price reduction. That is what I did.

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  10. TaborAugust 28, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I am surprised that the agent did not give you more advice on how hot the market is or how good your house was so that you would be prepared! moving. A big project.

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  11. Linda ReederAugust 28, 2015 at 11:30 PM

    Selling your house should not be a surprise. That agent new a good thing when she saw it and was a bit over eager.
    It's your call. Find a new place before you accept any offers.

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  12. SakuAugust 28, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Congrats! Four offers might be stressful but you'll get to pick the best of the lot. AND best of all until you move out you don't have to keep it tidy for showings. Though based on how you keep your underwear drawer, I suspect the rest of the house is pristine, answering machine aside.

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  13. Muffy's MarksAugust 30, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    No market slump in your neck of the woods. Good luck with it all and don't let those pushy realtors force you into something you're not comfortable with. Trust your gut!!!

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  14. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteAugust 30, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    I guess next spring is out?
    Now you'll be out by Thanksgiving?
    Here's hoping you have a plan B. May you get a placefor your next phase soon.

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  15. SnowbrushAugust 30, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    I congratulate you on easy it looks like it's going to be to sell your house.

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  16. SextantAugust 31, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Good luck, I hope it goes smoother than the start. But having 4 offers in the first week is nothing to complain about.

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  17. Jenn JilksSeptember 2, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Just jump in with both feet and see what happens!

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  18. Beatrice P. BoydSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Your news, Olga, is the stress that many home sellers like us can only dream of...multiple offers and a previous commenter said it best that now yiu don't need to be as concerned about having in perfect for showings. Best of luck on the next steps and will you downsize to a place in New England?

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  19. BarbSeptember 7, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Oh my gosh! I'm just getting caught up with you. That is FAST! Your house looks perfect to me.

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