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Good times might be back!!! PENDING IN two days! LISTED on FRIDAY, PENDING on SUNDAY!!!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC

It's really true! My new little home in Apache Junction, Arizona listed for $165,000 just went under contract!

Now I want to list all of the nice homes under $200K.

This one went on the MLS Friday, December 7, http://activerain.com/blogsview/298623/3653-South-Conestoga-Road, we had one offer on the 8th and another on the 9th. Seller accepted the second offer.

This is a darling little home, and I figured it would go fast, but am so pleased that it went this fast. Already spoke with the lender to reassure myself somewhat, buyer's agent went to title today and escrow was opened. Ahhhhhh for those good old days! Are they back? Maybe! We'll just have to wait and see.

Now I just need to see if this closes as promised. I'll keep you all posted.

So? Do you think it sold so quickly because:

  1. Real Estate Show virtual show
  2. Posted on all three of my websites: www.AzLadyInRed.com, www.MoveToSunnyAz.com, www.TeriEllis.com
  3. Posted on the MLS with the Real Estate Show
  4. Fabulous photos
  5. Priced right?
  6. Nice Home?

Feel free to share. I think it was all of the above, and maybe more!

Comments (25)

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Mary, I'm certainly keeping good thoughts about our market. It's pretty amazing though, especially two offers in two days?

Thanks for coming by.

Dec 10, 2007 02:14 PM
Mary Warren
Las Vegas, NV
Teri, I just noticed we had the same house in the meez!  I really wasn't trying to 'homestead' your house!
Dec 10, 2007 03:18 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Mary, it's all good. I was teasing. Elizabeth caught me using her hat! :-)

Dec 10, 2007 03:33 PM
Kathy McGraw
CELLing Realty - White Water, CA
Riverside County CA Real Estate
Teri- Great news.....I would have to say it's probably a combination of all your marketing....I too have noticed the priced lower homes selling.
Dec 11, 2007 02:53 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Kathy, thanks for coming by. Lots of marketing that's for sure......so hope it's a sign of what's to come.

Dec 11, 2007 09:31 AM
Joeann Fossland
Advantage Solutions Group - Tucson, AZ
Master Certified Coach to Motivated Agents
I'd say it was an agent that knows her stuff. I love GOOD news!!!! Thanks
Dec 11, 2007 12:22 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Joeann, well that's a thought, huh? Thanks Joeann, appreciate your stopping by and commenting.

Dec 11, 2007 02:25 PM
Stephanie Edwards-Musa
thredUP.com - The Woodlands, TX
knitwit at thred UP
Teri,  YEAH!!!  It could just be because YOU are so good.  :)  Great job and I hope it is a Merry Christmas...  :)
Dec 12, 2007 10:28 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Stephanie, well one could hope that is true......:-) Thanks for dropping by, good to hear from you.

Dec 12, 2007 02:55 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Teri,
That is wonderful news!  I am so happy for you.  That is the most active market here too.  Sadly, I don't have any listings in that price range! 
Dec 12, 2007 09:14 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Cynthia, that was my last one in that price range. That'll be what I'll be catering to in the future. :-)  Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 13, 2007 08:11 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

It's probably a combination of all those things, Teri. As you know, although price is important, sometimes it's the extra effort we make to market. Sometimes we just get lucky, too. :) But in your case, I'm confident it was the total package you provided for your sellers.


Dec 14, 2007 04:21 AM
Tracy Santrock
Santrock Realty Group Inc. , - Cary, NC
Raleigh - Cary Broker

Teri,

It takes a great agent in a slow market to sell a house in two days.  If I had confidence in anyone it would be you.

PS> Like the hat border combo I may try that one tomorrow.

Dec 14, 2007 09:27 AM
Suzanne Sands
Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA
Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Teri,

Looks like you having a winning marketing plan that gets the job done! Congratulations :)

Dec 14, 2007 09:30 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Elizabeth, I think luck might have had something to do with it, but it doesn't matter to me. It sold, and has passed inspection and we're good to go. No matter what, I always market very aggressivley. Thanks for dropping by.

Tracy, well thank you and thank you and thank you. By the way? I got those tips from you on the hat and the border. Love them.........

Suzanne, thank you, and thanks for dropping by. Glad it worked.

Dec 14, 2007 01:58 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC
Hi Teri,
Came back to tell you that I listed a home in the under $200,00 price range yesterday!  Yeah!!!
Dec 17, 2007 11:15 PM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Cynthia, cool. Let us know how you do!

Dec 18, 2007 07:58 AM
Anonymous
Dru

Teri,

You know, I think it's all of the above.  My sense is that there are buyers looking, watching and waiting on the sidelines, and when a new listing comes up that priced and presented well, buyers will buy.  I just did the calcs for the last four buyer contracts that I've written over the past 5 weeks.  The houses were contracted on in an average of 22 days.  Listings had photos and tours.  All the homes were clean. 

Let's all hope it's an early sign of spring!

Dec 19, 2007 06:13 AM
#23
Dru Bloomfield
The Penrose Team - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale AZ Real Estate

Teri,

You know, I think it's all of the above.  My sense is that there are buyers looking, watching and waiting on the sidelines, and when a new listing comes up that priced and presented well, buyers will buy.  I just did the calcs for the last four buyer contracts that I've written over the past 5 weeks.  The houses were contracted on in an average of 22 days.  Listings had photos and tours.  All the homes were clean. 

Let's all hope it's an early sign of spring!

Dec 19, 2007 10:38 AM
Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor
Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ
AzLadyInRed

Dru, that's wonderful to hear. I always figure if it's happening for me, it is elsewhere as well. Thanks for dropping by.

Dec 19, 2007 02:55 PM