08/08/2026
FROM RENTERS TO HOMEOWNERS… NOW THAT’S A STORY WORTH SHARING. 🏡🥂
These clients were originally referred to me looking for a rental. They wanted to buy, but because of a VA eligibility timing issue, purchasing wasn’t an option until July. Signing another year-long lease seemed like the only choice.
I saw a better way. 👀
I suggested exploring a short extension of their current rental to bridge the gap. Once they secured the extra time, I built a game plan around getting them into a home of their own instead of wasting another year renting.
The challenge? Finding the home was only half of it. I also needed a seller willing to accept an almost two-month extended closing.
Challenge accepted. 😉
I found the home, negotiated the extended timeline AND got seller-paid closing costs included. They were able to lock in their future home nearly two months before they could even close.
What came to me as a rental referral officially became HOMEOWNERSHIP. 🔑
Sometimes the obvious option isn’t the best option. A little strategy, creativity and negotiation can completely change the outcome.
Where strategy meets results. ✨
Thinking about buying but something is standing in the way? Let’s figure out the game plan.
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Sebastian Regium
Realtor® | Illinois & Florida
📞 (773) 946-1962
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