Daily Comic Journal: December 5, 2017: “At The End Of The Day – I’ve Sold A House.”
While both offers were for the same amount, there was a difference between the two. The first offer was going to have to take out a mortgage and wouldn’t be able to close until mid January while the second offer was going to pay in cash and wish to close at the end of the month.
I weighed both options and decided to accept the first offer. I just felt it was right. They were first, so they should get the house. (though if they fall through, my agent will stay in touch with the second buyers……….. just in case.)
Realtors often will ask each party to submit a final, best offer to break the tie. That usually gives the seller a little “extra.” Congrats on the very fast selling!
Thanks. I guess I could have “played the game” trying to egg up the price, but because of my nearly 3 years of unemployment there’s a lot I wanted/should have done for the house, things needed fixing, etc… that I couldn’t afford. I didn’t want to chance them both from backing out and leaving me with an empty house to maintain.