Comments on: Back On The Market…

By: FrugalBabe

FrugalBabe — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:25:12 +0000

Ericka,
We knew that we could continue to show it, but we chose not to. It was a tough decision, but we work from home and showing the house was having a negative impact on our business. My husband would pack up his laptop and head to a local wi-fi spot, but all the running around would put him behind, and he’d be playing catch up all day (and half the night).
Also, the people who were scheduled to see it changed their minds once they found out that it was under contract. I can’t blame them – we wouldn’t have wanted to go look at houses that were under contract.
We actually got another offer last night, and it should be under contract sometime today. Even with what happened the first time, we’re still going to cancel showings once it’s officially under contract. Hopefully we don’t regret it! We have to weight the impact on our business with the potential for a backup offer, and in our case the business won out.

By: Ericka

Ericka — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:00:34 +0000

Hi I just stumbled upon you site and I have to tell you that if you can continue to show your house when it is under contract. That’s what we did and I didn’t understand it at the time. The realtor said contracts fall through all the time after inspection. So I would see if they can keep your house on the market online until after the inspection date has passed. Good luck!

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:53:36 +0000

Sorry you had to have that hassle. Wish the house was in LA, ’cause I would buy it unseen!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:12:17 +0000

I hate you lost the two weeks. House selling/buying shouldn’t be so stressful!

By: Cindy Brick

Cindy Brick — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:21:13 +0000

Gee, I was so hoping this would go through quickly! We found our dream house, put a contract on it…then our old house languished away. I ended up taking an extra job so we could pay both mortgage payments…all through the summer. By fall, our old house had sold. In the long run, we were just fine, though the short term wasn’t fun. You’ll be ok, too. Promise.

By: GC

GC — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:27:48 +0000

yeouch!
I hope you find someone else too
those issues truly sound minor
Hopefully a less skittish buyer will come your way.

By: Mrs. Money

Mrs. Money — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:29:19 +0000

I am sorry to hear that. It sounds like a really silly reason to not buy a house- just because the drive way is cracked. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you find a buyer soon!