Ready

Not just ready, BEYOND ready.

We are so ready to sell our house.

It's been on the market for 3 months now and we've had 14 walk-thrus, one offer that was SUPER low {and when we countered it, they didn't respond to our counter.  Sigh.}, one almost offer, one couple want it if they can sell their house and another couple that we were really hoping would make us an offer but it's been a month since they walked-thru and so the hope on that one has run it's course.

Don't get me wrong, we're not discouraged.  We're not desperate.  We're just ready to move on.  I don't really even know what the right word is to describe how we're feeling right now, because we know that the right buyer will buy our house and that things will work out how they are supposed to.  We KNOW that so we're... comforted...?  But at the same time it's been 3 months and we're READY.

The biggest frustration for me is that there's nothing we can do.  If we were waiting on something we had to do that would be one thing but we've done all we can think of.  We are in limbo, waiting for that offer that will jump start that amazing chain of events and until it comes in... Aside from taking desperate measures {and like I said, we're not desperate} there really isn't anything else we can do at this point.  I know the buying season is starting, and I know the market has taken a turn and is starting to improve.  But is my house sold yet?  *Sigh*  Nope.

BUT - Like I said, we know Heavenly Father is in charge of this whole shin-dig so we're keeping it positive.  We're super excited about our new house and already have a laundry list of things we're looking forward to doing in the yard and painting and this and that.  It's fun to dream knowing that in a few months those things will be a reality.  It's also been nice to fix this house up a little bit more to get it ready to sell; to see it in a new light as we focus on all the pros for our future buyer...

It really is a great house and we've loved living here for the past 7 years.  BUT... we are READY TO MOVE ON!  Come on, buyer, let's do this!!!!!

I've updated our sales pitch LOL and so for anyone who might be interested, here it is again since our last post isn't on this main page anymore...

The house appraised two years ago for $130,000 and we are asking $126,999.  It sits on over half {.6} an acre with fruit {apricot and the most delicious peaches EVER!} and shade trees, established landscaping in front and a LOT of potential in back.  The back yard is fenced in, and the property continues beyond the back fence {this is where we have the fruit trees.  There is a valve which runs only to the fruit trees.  Each tree has its own water spicket which can be adjusted to control the flow of water to the individual tree.  There are also two additional water spickets already run and in place for future trees.  Behind the fence there is also a brick fire pit} and eventually meets with a grove of mesquite trees.  There is enough land for horses, RV's, a workshop, etc. behind the fence while still leaving the huge back yard {we have a large sandbox for our fort/swing set/playground, partial grass and a shed on a concrete foundation - and there is STILL a TON of yard left}.  We have installed multiple water spickets around the perimeter of the yard and have a fenced off area for our dog.

The house itself is 1,268 square feet with a split and spacious floor plan that makes it feel a LOT bigger than that.  It has 3 nice sized bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.  The two regular bed rooms have large custom closets with built-in organizers and sliding mirror doors.  The hall bathroom is bright and has cream cabinets with satin nickel hardware, a rain shower head and a curved shower curtain rod - which makes the bathtub/shower nice and spacious without invading the rest of the room.

The master bedroom is large and has a sliding glass door leading out to a small porch and a spacious walk-in closet {again with custom organizers to make the most of the space}.  The added crown molding gives the room a nice finishing touch and the illusion of a higher ceiling.  There is definitely more than enough room for a king size bed set in this bedroom. The master bathroom also has cream cabinets {with lots of storage} and satin nickel hardware including cup pulls on the many drawers.  The counter top is large, giving you lots of room to spread out when both of you are getting ready for the day.  :O)  It also has an oversize shower {which is SO nice!!} with a rain shower head.

The family room has a large window and is quite roomy - we have a couch, chaise-lounge, book case, entertainment center and hope chest in the room and it's still very open and clutter-free.

There are double ceiling fans and an arch leading into the hallway.  The family room is openly connected to the dining nook and kitchen, which gives these rooms a feel of being bigger than they are.  The dining nook has bay windows, allowing the perfect fit for the table and provides a beautiful view of the mountains.  The kitchen is VERY well thought out.  The storage space is maximized with 2 Lazy Suzans and 2 deep corner cabinets above, and beautiful custom cupboards that meet the ceiling.  The gas oven/range still looks brand new and the dishwasher is in great shape.

The laundry room also houses the hot water heater and has the same custom ceiling-high cabinets the kitchen sports.  There is room to store the vacuum, mop, etc. and has a door leading to the 2 car covered carport.  We have had fun painting and improving here and there over the years, and have upgraded the interior doors to 6 paneled ones, installed ceiling fans in every bedroom, 2-inch wood blinds in all the windows, built 3 flower beds and extended the front porch quite a bit and added a sidewalk down the side of the carport and across the front of the house. 

This house still has SO MUCH POTENTIAL!!!  It's set up for an easy addition off the back, or a large back porch and the carport could easily be enclosed to a 2-car garage.  There is room for anything you could want to buy, build or bring to this property.

Beyond the greatness of the house itself, it also boasts a number of other perks:

It’s within a 5-minute walking distance of every local business; including restaurants, the post office, museum, the county utility company, police station, Town Hall, fire department, library, local schools and churches of multiple denominations.

It’s only a 10 to 15-minute drive to the stores and restaurants offered in the neighboring communities.

It is located in a nice, quiet neighborhood and the neighbors are welcoming and friendly.

The house is enough off the beaten path that you get the peace of a cul-de-sac, yet still in the heart of town so you don’t have to sacrifice the convenience of everything being within walking distance.

It offers the feel of a large, expensive home for a fraction of the price. 

It is well insulated and the huge elm tree in the front offers amazing shade which keeps the house cooler longer so you can wait a few extra hours to close the windows and turn on the AC in the spring and summer.  It also has a natural gas heater instead of electric to save money during those cold months.  Over the last 7 years, our combined utility bill has never been over $300.

Lovin' it?  :O)  Spread the word and I'll personally give $100 to whoever brings us a buyer!!  ;O)