"We Have a Deal!"

This morning I received word that someone would like to look at my current home for a second time.  This was the first time I had had a second showing, so I was definitely eager/nervous!

My current living room.  I received an offer!  Woo hoo!

And then everything went pretty quickly!

I received a word from my Realtor this afternoon that I had received an offer on my house!!!  I was asking $119,900, and the interested party was offering $114,900 with a home warranty and kitchen appliances.

My Realtor and I agreed to counter at $118,000 with me buying the home warranty (around $500) and leaving the appliances (I only really lose a fridge, as I have an oven at the new place).

And I figured I would have to wait a day or three.

And then I received a text this evening, "We have a deal!  $118k w warranty.  Close dec 20."  Wow!

WOO HOO!!!

Just like that!

This home selling adventure has been just that.  Before this offer, I had been 0 for 17.  It's a bit demoralizing!  Deep down, I knew that my house would sell.  I'm proud of it.  It's cute, in great shape, and located in a very popular school district and very quiet and stable neighborhood.  But, wow, the more people came in to look at it, the more people said, "Nope, not for me!"

I first listed it July 1 on my own, and I finally went to a Realtor on October 1.  So it had been a long 4 1/2 months!  I have been more than ready to get it sold!  I'm not thrilled about the $7,000 or so in commissions, but I am very happy with the accepted price.  VERY happy.

Needless to say, I'm ecstatic.  I know some things will pop up in the home inspection, but I'm just hoping I can get as close to that $118,000 as possible!  I am ready to free up some cash to start aggressively funding the new home!  Experience is showing me I need it!

But what a GREAT day!!!  Here's to hoping I have no hiccoughs!