SS,

I am so sorry, I know that disappointed feeling so well.

the couple that loved our house and came back 4 times to see it just dropped off the face of the earth. So we are back to square one.

Thanks for the advice about refreshing the listing, I will mention that to our realtor also. Best of luck with showing #51

Jeanne, Hoping and praying that the
"BIG ONE" comes along very soon for you too!

Thank you SS, I loved the idea of re-listing and called my realtor right away!
I will research this, but she said no way jose :rant-rave:. She said she cant do it by law. I kinda figured that, but thought I would give it a whirl lol, thank you for suggesting it. I wish you the best of luck!!! :beer3:

Thank you Nonie for your good wishes. I hope we both get the "Big One" tooooo!! :bowdown::bowdown::bowdown:.

I looked at your listing and I would have your agent have them move the summer pics to the front of the picture scroll and delete the winter ones.

My son and also many of my others I have spoken to in this area who bought or sold in the past year have made the agents on each side reduce their commission to make the deal come together.

If you arn't getting showings I would consider dumping your realator. I see SS that your with Caldwell, I found them to be a good pick because of the number of relocation refurals they get but your area may be different. Realators are only human and some are great and others not so much. If they arn't getting any action they mentally and otherwise move on to the next listing.
In my many moves I try to go with the realator that handles the relocation for the largest employer or the one who may be hireing the most. I know in this economy that might not work.

When was the last time your agent had a brokers open. They arn't just for new listings.

Like all of you if I don't sell this house we won't be able to retire. I have 24 months to totally redo my kitchen (I took a sawsall to the walls last week) replace all the windows, redo the master bath. Remove three walls. and put on a new entry.
We do most of the work ourselves so the deadline seems close and all will cost us and additional 50 thou. In this economy a real gamble but in for a penny in for a pound I have no choice. Its fix it up or sell it as a tear down.

Unfortunately, in this buyer's market, many people are coached to not offer counter-offers. Alot of advice columns are recommending people to look for bargains and to offer real low offers and that eventually someone will say yes. I say good for you to stick with your guns. The right one will come along. Good Luck
Keedy

SS - I don't think we should give you advice to stick to your guns or sell at a price you think is too low. Only you can make that decision. We don't have any "skin" in the game so to speak.

I hope another offer arrives soon

Your right of course, we should be objective in our encouragements. We will be in the same predicament soon. I still remember the last time, which was only 4 years ago. Somehow it all comes together.

Keedy,

Good luck to you as well. My cuter half and I are both from (opposite ends of) the Bay State.

k

Thank-you katezbox. Unless things start picking up..could be another winter up here..YUK!!!!! I have been reading posts from all these nice people in LV and I wish I was down there right now...
WE had a visit in March and might come down this July. Is there a reasonable place to stay for about 4 days? In March we used our time-share in Hilton Head(It was a trade) . A nice inexpensive but clean hotel room would be nice.
Keedy

The Marriott in Spanish Springs is pretty reasonable as you get a full kitchen. It is not the "full-service" Marriott, but on of their budget brands. I have stayed there and the rooms are clean, reasonably quiet (it is near the church on the square so depending where your room is you do hear the bells - not a problem for me), the staff are courteous and it is great location.

Friends of ours have family that stayed at the Waterside (Waterfront?) Inn in LSL. The rooms their run from under $100 - to very pricey suites.

You may also want to check out the Lifestyles - the cost is around $125/night (depending on the accommodations) but you get a cart, food vouchers etc that offset some of this.

Good luck

Well, their realtor contacted ours again today and said they would be willing to meet our price but they don't believe the house will appraise for that much and they don't want to spend the money on the appraisal and have us say no if it doesn't appraise for enough. So we said we would spend the money on the appraisal so they wouldn't be out the money if they would meet our offer. So we are waiting to hear back....

Our hopes are up again!!:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Good Luck, SS and good idea to go ahead with the appraisal. We've already gone ahead and had one done just so that we have that information since we will be listing with new Realtor. Fingers, toes, crossed and sending prayers your way for a sale..

If the Preview isn't an option, you might try asking the salesperson you're working with to look into the Lakefront Inn. When I was here on my last trip searching for a home (which I eventually found) she told me that if I didn't find anything and had to return, she could get a discount.

Worth a try.

Good luck!

Oh Schuler. I am holding my breath for you. Please let us folks who are preparing our homes for sale know how much an appraisal is please.

I have just washed my hands from painting. We are restoring the walls to neutrals and getting rid of extra furniture and things. (I am a non clutter person, so there aren't many knick knack things.) We have replaced all of the light fixtures in this 20 year old home with updated silver or bronze. We removed the last bit of wallpaper from the last bathroom and changed the shower curtain to a more current style. I have given tons of bed linens that we don't have beds for to charity and the same with bath towels that don't match anything. I found six half slips in my daughters dresser and I thought I was on top of things, lol. (How long has it been since people wore half slips???)

We are following you in your journey.

Best of luck sschuler1,good idea getting the appraisal.:beer3:

Wow gracie, sounds like you are doing lots of work right now. I know what you are going through, we did all of that too before we put it on the market. The appraisal is $350. I'm sure everyone is going to tell me that they found one cheaper, but we have worked with this mortgage company for many years and the loan officer is a friend of ours. He is doing everything he can to help us get this house sold.

ps....I wore a half slip last month when we went to a wedding. Does that make me old? I'm always afraid someone will be able to see through my skirt if I stand in front of a light or something!

SS -

As an accountant turned salesperson, I am always looking at the bottom line and how to close a deal. For example, if I am trading in a car, I don't care the price of the new car or the trade in allowance - what really matters is the overall cost.

Your buyer may be able to make some concessions to you that could help fill the $15,000 gap. For example, maybe they will buy some furniture you don't want to pay to have moved? Or, they will rent back to you after the close to give you more time.

Maybe there is a common ground that you both can come out winners.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Kate

I think that is a good price on the appraiser. I have seen many in the $450 range. I agree with Kate. Always look to the bottom line in any deal. See if the buyer has any needs other than money. May want your lawn tractor or something like that. Factor in your feelings too. What will it cost you to stay another six months? How happy will you be if you have to spend another winter not in TV? What is your happiness worth per month? What if the market goes down more? Sticking to your guns to get your price may take another year, is it worth $10,000-$15,000 to you? In the current market getting within 90%-95% of the asking price may be a good thing. Only you can answer those questions.

I was going to say that but was afraid someone would jump all over me again.:shrug: Years ago I had my home for sale at a price the real estate people said was too high. I got my price with the first offer but he wanted me to throw in my sit-down lawn mower, snow-thrower and my pool table. I immediately accepted the offer as I wasn't going to bring those things to my new Condo anyways. It was a win-win situation.:beer3:

Opus and Keedy,

I agree completely.

And Keedy, sorry if I jumped all over you. My husband's brother gave him some similar advice a few years back - but as a buyer in an up market. We lost the house of our dreams due to my husband following advice to "get it cheap."


k

SS, smart move to pay for an appraisal. I've also had clients (owners) pay for Building Inspections to show the house is in tip-top condition.

I tend to agree with people who say "Grab any reasonable offer and get on with your life". The years are flying by. None of us are promised a long life so it behooves us to get on with the fun!

Best of luck, we're all waiting to hear the outcome.

No problem...it is just my weird sense of humor..just given you a hard time.:coolsmiley:

SS

ANy news - we are thinking of you!

thanks katezbox! We are still going back and forth about price with this buyer. We are hoping to actually have an agreement sometime this week. The going back and forth is driving me crazy! :girlneener:

:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

We finally reached an agreement! We are supposed to sign the contract today! Now we just need the appraisal to come in high enough! OMG this might actually be happening!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations1
 

Congratulations! You must be so excited!! We just sold ours yesterdy.
Good luck in TV!!

Congratulations!!!!
 

It's been a LONG time, and I'm happy for you!

WOW!!! :coolsmiley:

Im so happy for you SS! This sounds like the "big one" !!!!!!

It probably seems almost too good to be true! If it were me, I would be in shock!!!!

I am very pleased to hear this news from you. Now the big job of packing and moving and unpacking and all the fun of being in TV. I couldnt be more happy for you.
You give us all hope. Seems like there have been quite a few wannabees selling recently.

SS,

That is such great news - and it gives hope to those still waiting. I know I lived vicariously through this website for awhile,

k

SS,

I am thrilled for you!!! It has been such a long time.

I do not know how to make those colorful picture things that others do here so you just have to use your imagination while I describe the one I would make. If I knew how to make one.

OK? Ready! Set! Go! >

Picture a great big fireworks display right here in the big white space. Actually make it bigger than the big white space. Picture the fireworks really big.










Oh the fireworks are just not enough. This deserves background music.

OK. Can you hear the the cannon part from the "1812 Overture"? Listen closely. Listen toward Ohio. You know the part of the overture I mean, "Bomp Bomp Bomp, Bu-Bomp, Bom, Bom, Bomp Bomp Bomp" and some more notes and then....and then....

and then..... that great big cannon-fired BOOM!!!!

Don't be scared. That was a nice boom.

Hope you got the picture of what I would do if I knew how to make those pictures that others make. Hope you heard "The 1812 Overture."

Congratulations to you and Mr. SS.

Boomer

Oh SS

Boomer's big BOOM puts me to shame! That's what happens when I stray to this forum while supposedly working.:shrug:

To hum along with Boomer and the 1812 for you

da da da da da DUH duh duh, da da da da da...DUH duh duh

sschuler
have you signed yet? we are in pins and needles here.

Benj

:agree::agree::agree: It's about time! My nerves have been shot waiting for you to sell. barf See? Nerves

Yoda

Hi Kate, I was just so excited for SS. I guess I had to roll out the old cannon....... Uh oh. Now, what will I do for an encore when she finally gets to TV? Anyway, wonderful news.

Boomer

SS,

Whew, that was one heckuva journey... we all went along on the ride with you. So happy for you and Mr SS to have a contract in hand. Now comes the nervousness until you get check in hand and done deal.

So..... what ended up being the lucky #...certainly not number 31...probably more like 61.

Good luck the rest of the way. Your destination here in The Villages is well worth it.

:pepper2::beer3::pepper2::beer3:

OMG, That is SO cool!!!

Start packing and pitching!!!

SS ~

What wonderful news!!! I've been watching this post and I'm so excited for you!! Git 'er done and hurry on down!!! :crap2:

Sun