The Joy of Short Sales ~ Today was a GOOD DAY!

Coeur d'Alene Idaho short sale SUCCESS!

Today, my awesome first time homebuyers Henry-Scott and Sherry closed on their first home.

Their saga began on February 18 when they submitted an offer to purchase a home they loved, which was a short sale. They loved the golf course neighborhood, and they loved the home on the golf course. Then came the delays, and the seller's bankruptcy. I explained to them that it would be long and drawn out, but if that was the house they wanted, they could have it. It would take the patience of Job, but I would make it happen for them.

After a few months, I took them to look at other homes. They always came back around to "their" short sale. The waiting was excruciating, especially when their lease ran out. They weren't expecting when they started, but they are now in their second trimester! When they started, there was plenty of time to capture the $8000 tax credit, but as the months dragged on, that was starting to be a concern.

But they trusted me, and hung in there. They were MODEL buyers. I can't imagine that if I searched the world over that I could find clients as pleasant to work a short sale with!

Today, their dream became a reality. Their lender's appraisal came in with a market value of $43,000 more than their purchase price. I love this picture I took this afternoon at their closing. They just couldn't stop smiling!

This is the best part of my job.