Last year, a retired couple contacted me to sell their townhouse in Aventura. They knew the market was not what it once was, but they had plans. The allure of Jupiter and points north was their dream.
When I visited them, they were open to all the information I brought with me. There were very few sales in their development but there were sales in nearby subdivisions that were very similar. I wanted to give them the best facts just as an appraiser will when their home has to be appraised for a potential buyer.
To their credit, they were open to advice. They believed the facts shown to them. They relied on the price point that I suggested.
As soon as all the paper work was complete, all the photos of the interior and exterior of the home were taken, all the minor repairs were made by the seller, we put the house on the market.
Because it was priced right, calls came in immediately. Within a week, we had three offers. In the third week, an offer was accepted, closing date agreed upon and a SALE WAS PENDING!!!!
Again, because we priced it right and the offer was on target, the appraisal came off without a hitch. The buyer got his mortgage and it closed as per the date on the contract.
SUCCESS STORY! WHY! Because the sellers were on board with the information given to them and they were well advised and savvy enough to know what was right!
Here is their testimonial for a job well done.