We decided to take the second offer. We just signed the contract.
First, thanks to all of you who commented or emailed me. You guys are the best. Your advice was completely on target. Like the saying goes "It's not personal, it's strictly business."
I guess I am mostly mad at myself. As an attorney, I would have told my client to run away from such an offer. Being the seller, I guess I let my emotions get the best of me. Not a good thing. I guess being off from teaching and practicing law for the last five months has made me a little soft.
I am happy for the new buyer. She is a single mom who wants to get her daughter into the school district where we live. It's one of the best in the area. She was well prepared with her financing and there are no crazy concessions.
I can exhale now, and stopped beating myself up.
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- I am a college professor who is fumbling through the chaos of academia, rheumatoid arthritis, working on my PhD and just being a 40 something woman. I used to be a lawyer, which made me a snarky little person. I have a wonderful Husband and a German Shepherd named Junior. They help keep me sane.
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YEAH! and good for the mom, it is a good school district. Her kid will have some great opportunities!!
Plus, there are a few kids on our street who are the daughter's age. We close in July, so she will have some friends before school starts.
So, I guess we are celebrating tonight. I'll bring the carrot cake!
Congratulations!
There is nothing wrong with being a little soft from time to time, but as long as you take the big picture and remember that it all comes down to business, not personal. That doesn't mean that it's always emotionally easy to keep it at "just business," though.
Plus, it makes sense as to why you got excited about that first offer. After all, it was your first offer, and you were stressed about selling your house.
Not only do you get to pack - you get that much closer to new state :) I am thrilled for you.
Yeah! Feeling guilty is just normal, letting go of it is too. :)
I am so happy for you!! Celebrate!!!
Joy
Congrats!
I just saw the other post, and I agree that you did the right thing. There are lots of houses out there and that first couple will find one that suits them. You need to do what's best for you.
congrats on the quick sale! it sounds like this one was ready and better suited.
Congratulations, I am so happy for you. That sell time was amazing.
That's great...congrats! I can only hope my house sells as quickly when it comes time for us to move. :-)
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