AW: we an offer in... I'm on pins & needles!

[puffandstuff]

Good luck!

[Deleted]

Wishing you the best!!

[ice61313]

Fx!!!

[annapunkalunka]

Ohhhhh good luck!! So exciting!!!

[gahorseygal]

Good luck! This happened with us too - it took longer because the realtor had to go physically take the papers to them since they wouldn't scan them in to email.

[hoosiermama76]

Good luck!

[annapunkalunka]

The fact that they countered and didn't just refuse the offer is a good sign, I think!

[aaemommy]

Woo-hoo! Good luck!

[Courtniko]

Good luck!

[sweetpies]

Good luck

[skylark002]

Good luck!

[bobloblaw]

eameselephant, when we bought our house, they countered back and forth and then we backed away (we were sad to do so). They came back with a final offer we could live with about 4 days later. Hang in there. It can still happen.

[otepoti]

Good luck

[redhorizon343]

How much higher did they counter your first offer?


Also, no email? Seriously? Are they currently in prison? A bunker?

[gahorseygal]

Feb 26, 2016 7:26:08 GMT -5 redhorizon343 said:

How much higher did they counter your first offer?


Also, no email? Seriously? Are they currently in prison? A bunker?

Our situation - old people living in the country.

[bobloblaw]

Feb 26, 2016 7:26:08 GMT -5 redhorizon343 said:

How much higher did they counter your first offer?


Also, no email? Seriously? Are they currently in prison? A bunker?

It could be the realtor. In our case, the sellers had a real peach. She told us once during the offer/counter offer period "stop playing games" and this was "it". So we walked away even though it killed us to do it. It took almost 3 weeks after starting the offer/counter-offer and we were finally under contract. It was so ridiculous that it took so long. I have no doubts it was their realtor because we still email the sellers on occasion. They are really nice.

[ice61313]

Feb 26, 2016 7:26:08 GMT -5 redhorizon343 said:

How much higher did they counter your first offer?


Also, no email? Seriously? Are they currently in prison? A bunker?

My 59-year-old dad still doesn't know how to put new contacts in his flip-phone. He learned about a year ago how to take a picture with it. Email would be no go for him.

[shortermommy]

Fingers crossed for you eameselephant

[sweetpies]

Ugh, so sorry. Hoping you find something bigger, better and cheaper.

[ice61313]

Mar 4, 2016 15:32:26 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

Mar 4, 2016 15:25:12 GMT -5 sweetpies said:

Ugh, so sorry. Hoping you find something bigger, better and cheaper.

Thank you!

Mostly I'm just annoyed that they took so long getting back to us. Maybe that means they were seriously considering it? We gave them our best and final price on Monday, and they just said no today (Friday).

Maybe that is a good sign and they might contact you next week! Depends how badly they need/want to get rid of it.

[puffandstuff]

Mar 4, 2016 14:12:25 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

We didn't get the place. We're at a standoff difference of $10K. We told them that if they change their mind, to call us.

I'm sad but we are going to keep looking at other places. And our condo is finally up on the market!

Sorry.

[klauket13]

Oh that's a bummer. Very smart of you to stand your ground though. Especially with a home that needs work.

[bobloblaw]

Bummer. But you never know, they might sit there with no other offers and decide to contact you.

Hope whatever happens it works out for the best!

[lucilleaustero]

Mar 13, 2016 21:41:57 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

We found another house we like! Our realtor is drawing up paperwork to submit an offer. This house isn't quite as large, but it has original oak trim and a built in buffet in the dining room.

The kitchen is very 80s... And the full bath is pretty bad/gross. There's carpet upstairs with hardwoods under (we looked). We would update the bath and restore the floors before moving in.

So all in all, a good amount of projects but not quite as intimidating as the first house. And, it's across from a park!!! I want to sit out on the front porch on a swing and drink wine while watching LO play in a few years!

We also met the neighbor, she was really nice, two older kids. She said they have lots of block parties and neighborhood fun.

So we'll see what happens...stay tuned!

Fingers crossed

[shortermommy]

Fingers crossed! Hopefully this is the one. It sounds amazing (aside from the remodeling that you will have to do). And being across from the park sounds wonderful to me and oh so convenient!

[puffandstuff]

Sounds awesome. Good luck!

[redhorizon343]

Mar 13, 2016 21:41:57 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

We found another house we like! Our realtor is drawing up paperwork to submit an offer. This house isn't quite as large, but it has original oak trim and a built in buffet in the dining room.

The kitchen is very 80s... And the full bath is pretty bad/gross. There's carpet upstairs with hardwoods under (we looked). We would update the bath and restore the floors before moving in.

So all in all, a good amount of projects but not quite as intimidating as the first house. And, it's across from a park!!! I want to sit out on the front porch on a swing and drink wine while watching LO play in a few years!

We also met the neighbor, she was really nice, two older kids. She said they have lots of block parties and neighborhood fun.

So we'll see what happens...stay tuned!

Good luck! I have to say, it will be nice to have to redo some of that stuff off the bat because then everything will be EXACTLY the way you like it.

[sweetpies]

Good luck with the new offer.

[mrsnorris]

Mar 14, 2016 22:35:17 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

Thanks all! No news yet!

Fingers crossed for you!

[asundevil80]

Mar 23, 2016 13:18:16 GMT -5 eameselephant said:

We came to an agreement on the other house! Now we just have to get through inspection and attorney review. I am so excited! Although, the house is over 100 years old, so I expect there will be some items that come up...

That's so exciting!  Congrats!