04/22/2026
They reached out February 20th from Virginia. Home they absolutely loved. One problem — an offer had already been accepted…
Easy move? Tell them it's gone and set up a new search. That's what most agents do.
I told them to submit anyway. As a backup.
Here's why that matters: in today's Orange County market, nearly 15% of homes under contract are falling out of escrow — Backup offers aren't a long shot anymore. They're a strategy.
Kept checking in. Kept the listing agent warm.
March 5th — the other buyer got cold feet. We slipped right in and avoided them going back to the market.
What’s even better is we closed at a price below the appraised value! My clients got the home they loved AND instant equity. From 2,700 miles away.
The easy way would have been to forget it. Glad we fought for it.
Congrats J & J! 🔑
