Wow, really thought we had this one in the bag. The seller just didn't bother to respond to our full listing price offer. For this particular property, our agent was also his agent, so we know we were the only offer, etc. Saturday night we were hearing favorable back and forth that we could easily accommodate, then next thing we know he's wanting to talk over the title status with his lawyer. And then for two days - nothing. It wasn't our terms, either. Just basic buy/sell agreement stuff. Clear title, inspection, financing, blah blah blah. Our only two added stipulations were that they either finish or rip out the stone bbq pit they were working on, on the deck, and that we close in October because of our lease here. Neither of which they had issue with on phone convos with realtor and we accepted the "counteroffer" on those. We may never know what happened I guess.
During that time we found out the house was potentially sold several years ago, and there ended up being a lawsuit there between buyer and seller. We were going to try to get copies of any of that paperwork, but since we're officially walking away from this house, figure it's a moot point at this time. We probably dodged a bullet with this guy, for all I know.
The realtor told us on the way in that they'd spoken a couple weeks earlier about him raising the price. Our best guess is that they were excited and planned to accept the offer, then the wife got in his ear about how they could get more. I mean, we offered full price so it's GOT to be worth more, right? No, Shawn and I just hate haggling and the price as it was, was acceptable for us. Last I've heard, realtor is speaking to her lawyer about sticking him for her commission since she did bring him qualified buyers who made a full offer and he just never responded in the 48 hours to either us or her. She also says he won't be represented by her company any longer. How soon we buy from here depends on whether I see his listing disappear from her site without my having to nag her about it. I've gotta be able to trust my agent to bring me people who will actually SELL their homes, right?
Who in their right mind turns down a full asking price offer from a prequalified buyer?
Anyhow, going to look at a couple more in that same area this weekend if she can get appointments set up. There are better places out there, and many we "like", the price just goes up quite a bit.
Congratulations! Any plans to branch out into outdoor creatures? (Horses, goats, etc) Sounds heavenly.
Noelle
Of course! I was raised a farm girl, and I'm itching to get back to that. We plan to have a couple wagyu cattle, florida white rabbits, ameraucana chickens, and some bourbon red turkeys. Plus garden, small orchard, bees, etc. And for some reason Shawn wants a goat, but we know who will end up taking care of it.
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My prayers are with you that you get it soon, with no hassle. 8 acres is wonderful!!!
