For the 3 1/2 weeks that our house was on the market, I was a total stress case. I told Jeff, I felt like I was waiting for the cute boy to call...and he just wasn't calling! I will be the first to admit that I could have handled that month with much more grace than I actually did. But, the whole thing made my stomach in knots for so many reasons.
1. The constant gloom and doom that is the real estate market. No one ever has good news when it comes to real estate these days. Buyers know they have the pick of the litter and they're in no rush. 'Cause mine is a dime a dozen.
2. Jeff had committed to being up in WA by August 1st. Which meant if we hadn't sold our house, our family would have been separated. And, I was having constant anxiety about that. If there's one thing to know about me, it's that I hate being separated from Jeff.
3. Three kids, house on the market...enough said.
4. Does anyone like having strangers walk through their house? We even had someone use the bathroom during a showing. How do I know that? We never leave toilet seats up, and the one in the master bathroom was up when I got home. Yuck.
But, thankfully, the pain was short lived. Relatively speaking, it sold very quickly. And, coincidentally, we go two offers on the same day. So, in this "low ball" market, we were able to bid the offers up and got very close to our asking price.
Really, I'm just super grateful that someone came into our home and decided to buy it! Their realtor told us that they looked at 18 homes in one weekend, and then flew back to the east coast. How our home stood out among 18, I have no idea. We're just very grateful that it did and realize how blessed we are.
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5 comments:
That is so great your house sold so quickly! And that you were able to get close to your asking price.
Kelli, I new it wouldnt take long to see that darling house of yours. Although I am so excited that huge pressure has been lifted from you and you are moving forward with a fun new adventure my heart aches for you and your cute family. Its Crazy it takes moving away to see how much you love people! I will miss your Happy smile each week at church. What an amazing Mother, wife, friend and young women leader you are. Your new ward will be super Lucky to have your darling family. This ward will be left super lonely for you all. I read your last post about being Broken and my heart hurt for you. I have been where you are and felt those same feelings. Life is hard but I know within no time you will have new friends, fun neighbors, new callings, new home, new work, and life will be Happy. You will Always be in my heart. I will never forget the day we had Addie, what a sweetheart. I hope to have a few more days like that before you leave. Perhaps we can work all the kids this time while you take a nap, or pack.
We Love you Cute Clark Family! xoxox
Your move sounds like it is meant to be!! So pleased you sold your house. I think you should do a blog post on it so we can see it before you move (especially the craft room!!) ;o)
What a relief! I am so happy for you guys that you are able to move on to the next chapter in life. I just wish I could be there to help!
I'm so sad! You were one of the nicest people that really made me feel welcome in the ward and the FUNNEST person at Bunco! I really admire your sweet spirit, kindness and your service. I'm going to miss you! But I'm so glad you have a blog so I can see what you all will be up to and get to see pics of my home state that you are now moving to!
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