10/06/2026
JUST SOLD! đź§
What a journey this one was!
From the beginning, timing was critical. We didn’t have the opportunity to prepare the property the way we normally would, so we adjusted our strategy, marketed it as a fixer-upper, and generated significant interest—ultimately receiving multiple offers.
Our first buyer got cold feet, sending us back to the drawing board. During the next escrow, our seller sadly passed away, creating an entirely new set of challenges. We worked through the process of getting the trust recorded, narrowly avoiding probate, but ultimately lost that buyer along the way.
Then came another curveball. Changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac condominium lending guidelines placed additional scrutiny on the financial health of the HOA, creating yet another obstacle for financed buyers. Our next interested buyer decided not to move forward after we discussed the HOA situation upfront—a conversation I’m glad we had before opening escrow and wasting anyone’s valuable time.
At that point, it was time to recalibrate.
Given the property, HOA, and financing challenges, we shifted our focus toward securing a strong cash buyer. That strategy ultimately paid off, and we successfully CLOSED the sale despite a difficult market and rising interest rates.
Some transactions are easy.
This one was not.
It required patience, strategy, constant communication, and the ability to adapt every time the circumstances changed.
Anyone can put a property on the market. Navigating the unexpected and finding a way to the finish line is where experience matters.
SOLD. Mission accomplished. 🔑
