I knew it! This morning my husband asked me when I thought the house would sell and I said "today". He laughed, and I said "I am telling you, it will sell today". I was right!
We listed the house 2 weeks ago. There were no showings for the first 4 days. Two agents previewed the house and both commented that the floors were rough and it would be better if they were refinished. I called Advantage Flooring Care (http://www.flooringottawa.com/) on a Wednesday. I told them I needed my floors done ASAP and fast. They came on Friday, worked over the weekend and the house was ready for showings the following Monday. I was very impressed with my floors and very grateful that the guys agreed to work over the weekend to get it done so quickly for me. Then again the company is owned by an Indian guy and we all know I have a soft spot for Indians.....or do they have a soft spot for me?!?!?! Anyway, totally nice guy, pleasure to deal with and the floors look awesome! That Monday there was a showing and the agent expected an offer to come in. There are three houses on the street for sale and all of us have the identical units. The client saw all three and liked mine the best. Of course, because mine is the best. Modern ,everything new and very tastefully decorated by yours truly :) No offer came through though.
This week I noticed that my two competitors were having an open house so I called my agent and told him we needed to have one this Sunday too. We had 3 showings on Fri/Sat, open house today and I just signed the Agreement of Purchase and Sale an hour ago.
Listing price: $259,900. Offer: $253,000. Counter offer by me: $257,000. Counter offer by buyer: $255,000. Counter offer by me: sticking with $257,000. Accepted! I had hoped to sell for $260K so I am doing okay at $257K; however, I went over budget with my renos by redoing the floors for $2,400. I am still up about $50,000 though and I am happy with that.
We are giving 5 days for inspection and financing....closing date August 12, 2011. Stay tuned....
