Just Sold
I am proud and honored to be a part of my client’s success. I know he could have chosen any one of the dozen agents who tried to contact him in the year leading up to our meeting.
My client first reached out to me after having his house “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) for over a year. I live nearby, and although I saw the FSBO sign every day as I drove past the house, it isnât my style to contact FSBO sellers. After all, when I try to sell my own house, it will also be FSBO , so more power to him. I certainly understand the reasoning.
Weeks and months went by as I passed the house, going in and out of my Oakland neighborhoodâsometimes several times a dayâwithout knowing that soon I would “get the call.”
After more than a year as a FSBO, I did get the call, and I am so very happy I did.
The owner was incredibly nice! As a Realtor, I understood what he was going through. It isn’t easy when there are dozens of steps involved in a successful real estate transaction, and every one is a potential stumbling block to reaching closing. Without representation, it can be a daunting task!
We immediately began discussing a plan of action that would get the house staged, photographed, listed, and accepting multiple offers. The owner agreed, and we were on our way!
Shortly after, we listed the property and launched our extensive marketing campaign using the Internet, email, social media, Keller Williams Platform and print advertisements. With buyers engaged and interest building, we began the first of two open houses, where we welcomed visits from dozens of potential buyers! Within three days, we received our first offer, and soon we had nine offers above our asking price!Â
We sent each offer to the seller as it was received, then vetted the highest offers by contacting the buyer’s agent and mortgage broker to ensure everything was in order. We compiled all the offers into a spreadsheet, highlighting the positive and negative terms of each. This allowed the seller to compare all offers and easily choose the one with the best price and terms.
The offer:
The seller accepted an offer of $485,368, or $687 per square foot! This was tens of thousands of dollars more than he expected when he was FSBO and trying to sell on his own. The $687 per square foot far surpassed the average in Oakland which is about $370 per square foot. The additional money was more than enough to cover his realtor fee and even a new required septic system! A win-win!
Now, when I pass the house, I see the new owners. I see them making this house their home, and I know that every home has a story to tell. I am very fortunate to play a small part in the story of 59 Yawpo Avenue in Oakland, NJ.