Two showings tomorow...

[Dirigo]

One at 9:15am and one at 3pm !

Two in one day? In this market? In Maine? Wow!

This will be our second and third showings. All three showings are within the last week! We've been on the market since April 20th. Must be the nice weather we've finally started having here in Maine.

Kind thoughts directed to the northeast tomorrow would be greatly appreciated!

Dirigo

[jebartle]

hurry to your happy home in TV!



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Kind thoughts directed to the northeast tomorrow would be greatly appreciated!

Dirigo[/QUOTE]

[2BNTV]

Dirigo:

Hope and prayers for a quick sale so that you can start living the dream. :)

[ssmith]

Dirigo, Here's hoping that the good fortune of others on this sight will rub off on you!

[GaDawg]

One at 9:15am and one at 3pm !

Two in one day? In this market? In Maine? Wow!

This will be our second and third showings. All three showings are within the last week! We've been on the market since April 20th. Must be the nice weather we've finally started having here in Maine.

Kind thoughts directed to the northeast tomorrow would be greatly appreciated!

Dirigo

Sending them along by the truck load!! Good Luck and here's wishing you an offer soon.......very soon!

[obxgal]

Wishing you all the best Dirigo. Hopefully you'll be on your way to The Villages soon.

[graciegirl]

Good luck and wishing very hard for two offers!

[swimdawg]

Good luck and wishing very hard for two offers!

Are you saying you've got two offers, Gracie?
How exciting!!!!:coolsmiley:

[katezbox]

Dirigo and Di - You know we are hoping for good things....

k

[tainsley]

Good luck to you Dirigo! Maybe the two potential buyers will both want your home and put in offers! A ton of good wishes coming your way!!!!!

[ladydoc]

One at 9:15am and one at 3pm !

Two in one day? In this market? In Maine? Wow!

This will be our second and third showings. All three showings are within the last week! We've been on the market since April 20th. Must be the nice weather we've finally started having here in Maine.

Kind thoughts directed to the northeast tomorrow would be greatly appreciated!

Dirigo

More crossed fingers here from the mountains of New Mexico...

[Uptown Girl]

And from us too! (crossed fingers, that is!)
me & FMF Doc

[pzjay]

Fingers and toes crossed and prayers sent you know where! Good Luck!:wave:

[Dirigo]

Thanks so much for your good wishes and encouagement. What a great bunch of folks to be associated with :wave:

I'll keep you posted :024:

The lovely Diane has visions of a bidding war :loco:

I'd be thrilled with an offer.

[Pturner]

Hi Dirigo and Di,

More fingers and toes crossed down here in Hotlanta!

[tghoul]

Your having better luck than us. 17 showings in 18 months.

[VillagesFlorida]

Perhaps by this morning you are entertaining an offer or two? This ex-Mainer is hoping that another couple from the Pine Tree State gets to enjoy The Villages as much as we have. This is the perfect time in Maine to snag a buyer so I hope you see a contract soon. I wish you lots of luck!

[katezbox]

Perhaps by this morning you are entertaining an offer or two? This ex-Mainer is hoping that another couple from the Pine Tree State gets to enjoy The Villages as much as we have. This is the perfect time in Maine to snag a buyer so I hope you see a contract soon. I wish you lots of luck!

We may have to have a welcome party! DebfromMaine lives nearby and we have golfed with JohnfromMaine.....

You know what we will serve....

K (a Mainer by Marriage and certainly a Mainiac)

[Dirigo]

I have heard from Di that the first showing has happened. The Realtor left a a business card on the island in the kitchen. Just over three hours til the next showing.

I can feel the good vibes from all you well-wishers...keep 'em comin'...we need an offer from these showings!

The suspense is KILLING me...

[Dirigo]

We may have to have a welcome party! DebfromMaine lives nearby and we have golfed with JohnfromMaine.....

You know what we will serve....

K (a Mainer by Marriage and certainly a Mainiac)

A Mainer by marriage...Di can relate to that ;)

Mainiac..that's funny...I'm known on a BBQ forum I participate in as SmokinMAINEiac. Did I mention that I am judging at the Maine State BBQ competition in July?

Party? Did someone say party? You know when you say "party" I'm like Finley looking for a tidbit.

I think I still have JohnfromMaine's card somewhere...I should call him and set up a golf game with him up here.

Poor Jim in going to have carpal tunnel from making all that pizza dough.

[Dirigo]

Both showings happened as scheduled. We have not heard anyting from the realtor as yet. Will let you know what happens...

Keep those fingers crossed and good thoughts coming!

[Dirigo]

Second showing liked the house but has to sell one first. No offer.

Haven't heard back on the first showing...could be that no news is good news?

Gawd, I can't wait for the shoe to be on the other foot and be the buyer! (Someone remind me of what I just said if I complain about being a buyer later, will ya?).

[Dirigo]

Our 9:15 showing yesterday is coming for a second showing on Monday at 3:45 !

We've never had a second showing when selling a house in the past.

Any advice you could give us to make a good presentation would be appreciated.

Keep those good thoughts coming this way...it's working :)

Di could be living in TV by summer's end. I still have to work for another year before I can retire...what a commute that's gonna be!

[pjmcd]

Hey Dirigo-

Sounds like a second showing is a positive sign. We just sold our house two weeks ago. The second showing was followed very quickly by their offer. We just made sure our house was totally decluttered, opened a few windows and turned on most lights and fans. We hid our dog bed, closed the door and spent the next hour praying to St. Joseph! It worked!!! We are sending you all positive thoughts and will be waiting for your news!! Pat & Jim :wave:

[GaDawg]

Our 9:15 showing yesterday is coming for a second showing on Monday at 3:45 !

We've never had a second showing when selling a house in the past.

Any advice you could give us to make a good presentation would be appreciated.

Keep those good thoughts coming this way...it's working :)

Di could be living in TV by summer's end. I still have to work for another year before I can retire...what a commute that's gonna be!

We just signed a contract last Monday on our house here in Georgia. The couple who bought it came for yet a 3rd time before they decided to make the offer! In my view, any time a person comes to see your house a second time it has to be a very positive move. Ditto what P&J said about the staging. Praying for some very good luck to come your way on Monday. Keep us posted.....Soon......Very Soon!

[Pturner]

Second showing liked the house but has to sell one first. No offer.

Haven't heard back on the first showing...could be that no news is good news?

Gawd, I can't wait for the shoe to be on the other foot and be the buyer! (Someone remind me of what I just said if I complain about being a buyer later, will ya?).

I wish you an offer soon!

[VillagesFlorida]

Our 9:15 showing yesterday is coming for a second showing on Monday at 3:45 !

We've never had a second showing when selling a house in the past.

Any advice you could give us to make a good presentation would be appreciated.

Keep those good thoughts coming this way...it's working :)

Di could be living in TV by summer's end. I still have to work for another year before I can retire...what a commute that's gonna be!

Just a few thoughts....make sure all toilet seats are down and lids closed. Showers and tubs should be shiny clean and all fixtures sparkling. We looked at a home once where there were several pairs of pantyhose hanging all over the bathroom! I would remove all personal wall hangings (pictures of people). Neaten up closets so when the buyer opens the doors they won't be overwhelmed by "stuff". Empty any wastebaskets or garbage cans if you have those inside your home. Put clean liner bags in them. You can enhance curb appeal by placing a pretty pot of flowers by the front door. Mow the lawn and make sure hedges and shrubs are trimmed and neat. Purchase a reed diffuser in a nice scent, like vanilla. Place on a bookshelf or on a bathroom vanity. Your home should have a welcoming front door and a scent that is inviting. The second showing is an excellent sign and I wish you a signed contract by Monday evening!

[billnterri]

We're sending all good thoughts your way for a quick offer after the showing Monday. Prospective buyers wanting to see the house again has to be a good sign. Sounds like you may have them on the hook. Don't be discouraged though, our buyers went through a 3rd time before making an offer. Your turn will come.

[Dirigo]

Just a few thoughts....make sure all toilet seats are down and lids closed. Showers and tubs should be shiny clean and all fixtures sparkling. We looked at a home once where there were several pairs of pantyhose hanging all over the bathroom! I would remove all personal wall hangings (pictures of people). Neaten up closets so when the buyer opens the doors they won't be overwhelmed by "stuff". Empty any wastebaskets or garbage cans if you have those inside your home. Put clean liner bags in them. You can enhance curb appeal by placing a pretty pot of flowers by the front door. Mow the lawn and make sure hedges and shrubs are trimmed and neat. Purchase a reed diffuser in a nice scent, like vanilla. Place on a bookshelf or on a bathroom vanity. Your home should have a welcoming front door and a scent that is inviting. The second showing is an excellent sign and I wish you a signed contract by Monday evening!

Yup...we do all those...except we don't have a mat outside the door. Should we buy a "Welcome" mat for the door?

We put a little sugar, cinnamon, and butter on a foiled cookie sheet and set it in the oven at 250 for an hour before each showing so the house has just a faint smell of cinnamon rolls or apple pie.

We are washing all the windows today.

[VillagesFlorida]

Sounds like you are doing everything you can do to make your home inviting. The "Welcome" mat is a great idea. Once you sell the house you can pack it up and bring it to The Villages! (Yankee ingenuity!) Fingers are crossed for you!

[Dirigo]

The second showing happened yesterday afternoon between 3:45 and 4:45. Everything was bright and clean. We even wrote a short, one page note to tell the potential buyer about the history of the development and what it was like to live in the neighbothood.

The lovely Diane and I treated ourselves to dinner at our favorite restaurant while our home was being viewed by the potential buyer.

It is almost the start of the business day and we are anxiously awaiting word of an offer or a rejection.

Exciting times, these. Exciting times...

[katezbox]

The second showing happened yesterday afternoon between 3:45 and 4:45. Everything was bright and clean. We even wrote a short, one page note to tell the potential buyer about the history of the development and what it was like to live in the neighbothood.

The lovely Diane and I treated ourselves to dinner at our favorite restaurant while our home was being viewed by the potential buyer.

It is almost the start of the business day and we are anxiously awaiting word of an offer or a rejection.

Exciting times, these. Exciting times...

We are pulling for you. I like the idea of cinnamon in the oven - I had read about that somewhere once, but never remembered to do it.

With a gracious nod to another Mainer, I wouldn't use any commercial scent for two reasons. The first is that folks may think you are covering up something - the second is that I am allergic and would be out of the house very quickly.

K and J

[2BNTV]

The second showing happened yesterday afternoon between 3:45 and 4:45. Everything was bright and clean. We even wrote a short, one page note to tell the potential buyer about the history of the development and what it was like to live in the neighbothood.

The lovely Diane and I treated ourselves to dinner at our favorite restaurant while our home was being viewed by the potential buyer.

It is almost the start of the business day and we are anxiously awaiting word of an offer or a rejection.

Exciting times, these. Exciting times...

Dirigo:

A second showing should mean the buyer is very interested in making an offer. You are doing everything right and I think you will receive an offer.

Hopefully, it's an acceptable. Best wishes on selling and moving to paradise.

:)

[natickdan]

One at 9:15am and one at 3pm !

Two in one day? In this market? In Maine? Wow!

This will be our second and third showings. All three showings are within the last week! We've been on the market since April 20th. Must be the nice weather we've finally started having here in Maine.

Kind thoughts directed to the northeast tomorrow would be greatly appreciated!

Dirigo

Best of luck! I agree with an earlier statement in that if someone comes back a second time, that is a very good sign. The buyers that made an offer on our house did so on their second visit. All you need is one offer and lets hope it happens soon.

Selling property is so tiring - both physically and mentally. We expect to go to P&S by Monday and then it's worrying about the bank appraisal. I'm starting to think I won't believe this sale has happened until I find myself in TV smoking a celebratory cigar.....or two!

[2BNTV]

Best of luck! I agree with an earlier statement in that if someone comes back a second time, that is a very good sign. The buyers that made an offer on our house did so on their second visit. All you need is one offer and lets hope it happens soon.

Selling property is so tiring - both physically and mentally. We expect to go to P&S by Monday and then it's worrying about the bank appraisal. I'm starting to think I won't believe this sale has happened until I find myself in TV smoking a celebratory cigar.....or two!

I had someone who came a second time that would make an offer pending if the condo asscocation had FHA approval process in order. They did not. :(

I had a second potential offer contingent upon my being able to buy a storage area from another unit owner. Condo association shot me down again. :cryin2:

This is getting difficult. :sigh::shrug:

I will have a drink with anyone if sell my condo. Just tell where and when!!!

:beer3::beer3:

[Dirigo]

Heard back from the Realtor on the second showing.

The wife wanted the house, but the husband didn't. Seems they had "loud words" in our house in front of the Realtor about it. Guess we'll see who wears the pants in that family:undecided:

The second party that looked at the house last week said they wanted it but they had to sell theirs first, well, their house went on the market today but it is horribly overpriced for today's market...but they have made no offer as yet.

So...we have no contract, but we have had some interest!

[Schaumburger]

I had someone who came a second time that would make an offer pending if the condo asscocation had FHA approval process in order. They did not. :(

I had a second potential offer contingent upon my being able to buy a storage area from another unit owner. Condo association shot me down again. :cryin2:

This is getting difficult. :sigh::shrug:

I will have a drink with anyone if sell my condo. Just tell where and when!!!

:beer3::beer3:

2BNTV, We can have a virtual drink when you sell you condo! Cheers in advance.

[katezbox]

Heard back from the Realtor on the second showing.

The wife wanted the house, but the husband didn't. Seems they had "loud words" in our house in front of the Realtor about it. Guess we'll see who wears the pants in that family:undecided:

The second party that looked at the house last week said they wanted it but they had to sell theirs first, well, their house went on the market today but it is horribly overpriced for today's market...but they have made no offer as yet.

So...we have no contract, but we have had some interest!

Wow! I hope she runs the show...

The good news here is that 2/3 of your showings have yielded interested buyers. In Maine you are likely to not have a huge volume of showings, but your hit rate is awesome! I'll bet you wish you were that successful when fishing!

k

[graciegirl]

I left a pitcher of sweating iced tea and glasses on the screen porch. One of my second showings stayed for two hours and drank the iced tea.

[BaylorBear]

I left a pitcher of sweating iced tea and glasses on the screen porch. One of my second showings stayed for two hours and drank the iced tea.

I'm praying for you Gracie!! Hope you will do the same for us when we put our home on the market next year!!:wave:

[kathyzapp]

Heard back from the Realtor on the second showing.

The wife wanted the house, but the husband didn't. Seems they had "loud words" in our house in front of the Realtor about it. Guess we'll see who wears the pants in that family:undecided:

The second party that looked at the house last week said they wanted it but they had to sell theirs first, well, their house went on the market today but it is horribly overpriced for today's market...but they have made no offer as yet.

So...we have no contract, but we have had some interest!

Keep thinking good thoughts! It took us almost a year to finally sell our house. Hope it doesn't take you that long. Good luck!

Kathy

[graciegirl]

I'm praying for you Gracie!! Hope you will do the same for us when we put our home on the market next year!!:wave:

You know I will.

Can't tell what is happenin'....yet. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings...Say one for us...Friday is inspection.

[2BNTV]

Heard back from the Realtor on the second showing.

The wife wanted the house, but the husband didn't. Seems they had "loud words" in our house in front of the Realtor about it. Guess we'll see who wears the pants in that family:undecided:

The second party that looked at the house last week said they wanted it but they had to sell theirs first, well, their house went on the market today but it is horribly overpriced for today's market...but they have made no offer as yet.

So...we have no contract, but we have had some interest!

dirigo:

I hope the argument turns out like the joke.

A man says he always has the last words to an argument with his wife.

Another man says, "oh really".

The man replies the words are "yes dear". :)

Best wishes on getting an offer. You seem to be close.

[2BNTV]

I left a pitcher of sweating iced tea and glasses on the screen porch. One of my second showings stayed for two hours and drank the iced tea.

Thanks for posting this. Staying two hours is a great sign.

I feel an offer for you is about to happen soon.

[Dirigo]

You know I will.

Can't tell what is happenin'....yet. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings...Say one for us...Friday is inspection.

Fingers and toes crossed for you Gracie !

[Dirigo]

Wow! I hope she runs the show...

The good news here is that 2/3 of your showings have yielded interested buyers. In Maine you are likely to not have a huge volume of showings, but your hit rate is awesome! I'll bet you wish you were that successful when fishing!

k

I just got an email from our Realtor...we have yet another showing (new prospective buyer) on Friday afternoon.

Fish showing interest in 2/3 of my offerings would be awesome! You gotta go to the Alaskan bush to get that kind of fishing.

We do have a lot of curb appeal. in fact, someone got ahold of the house plans I drew from the lumberyard that supplied the materials for our house and built a duplicate about five miles from us. A most sincere form of flattery.

[2BNTV]

Gracie and dirigo:

I'm sure you both have beatiful homes that will sell in a short period of time.

Gracie:

Inspection on Friday mean that you have an acceptable offer? Sounds like the fat lady is warming up her vocal chords.

Thoughts and prayers to both of you as well as others who are selling.

One day, we'll all be able to laugh at this experience. :)

[duffysmom]

You know I will.

Can't tell what is happenin'....yet. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings...Say one for us...Friday is inspection.

I'm singing.:sing:

[skyguy79]

You know I will.

Can't tell what is happenin'....yet. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings...Say one for us...Friday is inspection.Hey Gracie, does it count if a fat guy sings for ya! Let me know and I'll belt on out for ya tomorrow!
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Good luck tomorrow!

p.s. My late mother used to call me Pavarotti!

[Pturner]

Sending another round of good vibes to Dirigo and Gracie!

[Dirigo]

Friday's showing went "Very well" according to the agent who showed the house...but no offer made yet. Prospective buyer seemed keen and said the house met their needs more than any other they'd looked at.

So...we wait for a buyer and continue to window shop for houses in TV on the internet.

GG-How goes it with you???