selling a house....

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  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    how did it go?
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    LongRd. wrote:
    how did it go?
    it went well i guess... haven't heard anything from the relator yet.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • LONGRD
    LONGRD Posts: 6,036
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    it went well i guess... haven't heard anything from the relator yet.
    good luck, hope you guys get more than what you paid for.

    i wouldn't know much about real estate since i've lived in an apartment my whole life. doubt, i'll ever own one of my own- too much debt to get rid right now. :(
    PJ- 04/29/2003.06/24,25,27,28,30/2008.10/27,28,30,31/2009
    EV- 08/09,10/2008.06/08,09/2009
  • edvedder913
    edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    just went through this myself....

    some words of encouragement:

    new beginnings

    change is hard but sometimes for the better.
  • rockpants
    rockpants BC Posts: 838
    know1 wrote:
    Not a germaphobe by any means.

    I just have a routine for cleaning that I stick to with no exceptions. I know myself, and I know that once I start cheating or skipping it, pretty soon the house will need professional help. I'd rater spend 2-3 hours a week doing routine cleaning than basically burning the house down and starting over.

    You have more discipline than I! I've got a handful of things left to do tonight and hopefully I'll be able to keep it up rather than let the cycle continue ... though, to be fair to myself, I got injured at work last month (head injury) and I had to take it easy for a bit.

    Yours is the logical way ... I strive to be so Vulcan. Live long and prosper.

    Great. Now I've gone and nerded shit up.
  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    wish me luck!! the same people are coming back for a second showing tomorrow:) looks like i might be moving sooner then i thought:)
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • Drowned Out
    Drowned Out Posts: 6,056
    Don't forget all this:



    Give all family members assigned jobs in advance that will go into action when a short-notice showing is scheduled. Everyone must know their duties and carry them out, so that you don't end up banging into one another trying to get everything done quickly.

    Open every window covering. All drapes, curtains and blinds should be positioned to let in maximum light. Buyers like a house to be "light and bright," so accommodate them! Turn on as many lights as possible.

    Make sure the house smells good. Baking cookies, often recommended, may be overdoing it, but pet odors, smoke, or greasy cooking odors definitely will not work! Air out the house just before the scheduled showing, but close the windows (unless it is a perfect day) before they arrive.

    Six very important words: no clutter, no clutter, no clutter!

    Pay particular attention to the bathrooms and the kitchen. In the bathrooms, towels should be fresh and clean, sinks and baths scrubbed, and the floor freshly cleaned. In the kitchen, make sure all dishes are put away and countertops and sinks cleaned.

    Check the thermostat to make sure that the house is at a comfortable temperature.

    Remove pets from the house, or at least, keep them outside. Pets under foot will quickly put a damper on an otherwise positive showing.

    Make sure Fact Sheets are available and easily accessible. (The dining room table is an ideal place for them).

    If you are using an Agent, leave! If this is not possible, make yourself as inconspicuous as possible. If it is comfortable outside, go there until the buyers leave. If you are selling on your own, of course, you don't have this luxury. If this is the case, be as helpful as you can but don't crowd the buyers.

    Make sure to hide family pictures or anything too personal, the potential buyer should be able to envision the home as their own.


    :p



    I went thru the divorce/housing crap a couple years back, and have moved enough times to know this drill....Sorry to hear about your troubles.
  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    I may be jumping the gun here... but yesterday I faxed over some signed paper work to the realtor and today she met with a couple who are interested. Apparently from what tid bits the ex tells me the house will be sold by the end of this week!!!

    I am so ecstatic that it didn't go into foreclosure... and I'm so happy that another piece that holds us together will be gone!!
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    I may be jumping the gun here... but yesterday I faxed over some signed paper work to the realtor and today she met with a couple who are interested. Apparently from what tid bits the ex tells me the house will be sold by the end of this week!!!

    I am so ecstatic that it didn't go into foreclosure... and I'm so happy that another piece that holds us together will be gone!!


    will you be renting a new house now? or are you purchasing a new one?
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    The Jeagler wrote:
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    I may be jumping the gun here... but yesterday I faxed over some signed paper work to the realtor and today she met with a couple who are interested. Apparently from what tid bits the ex tells me the house will be sold by the end of this week!!!

    I am so ecstatic that it didn't go into foreclosure... and I'm so happy that another piece that holds us together will be gone!!


    will you be renting a new house now? or are you purchasing a new one?
    I moved a few months back..... in a condo now.
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,598
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    The Jeagler wrote:
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    I may be jumping the gun here... but yesterday I faxed over some signed paper work to the realtor and today she met with a couple who are interested. Apparently from what tid bits the ex tells me the house will be sold by the end of this week!!!

    I am so ecstatic that it didn't go into foreclosure... and I'm so happy that another piece that holds us together will be gone!!


    will you be renting a new house now? or are you purchasing a new one?
    I moved a few months back..... in a condo now.


    ah, i think i remember you saying that.

    well, it will be nice not having rent and a mortgage payment every month then huh?!
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  • CHANGEinWAVES
    CHANGEinWAVES Posts: 10,169
    The Jeagler wrote:

    ah, i think i remember you saying that.

    well, it will be nice not having rent and a mortgage payment every month then huh?!
    just glad to be out of the "married" house....
    "I'm not present, I'm a drug that makes you dream"
  • PearlOfAGirl
    PearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    CHANGEinWAVES wrote:
    The Jeagler wrote:

    ah, i think i remember you saying that.

    well, it will be nice not having rent and a mortgage payment every month then huh?!
    just glad to be out of the "married" house....
    I must say, I'm looking forward to getting out of this house. It would be a lot better if we could sell it right now, but one thing at a time...

    Wish you were here...
    ♥~RIP Dad

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