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The hardest I have ever worked for a check!

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster

I just finished with a closing on one of my listings. It was a short sale, this alone tells you it was not easy. I listed in in August 2009, and had it under contract shortly after that. I then put a backup contract on it. The primary contract was not able to close but tried up until it expired the beginning of April 2010. I then processed the backup and was able to close today. During this listing I have had to work through lots of different things. It changed loan services in between, We had a break in, we were running close to foreclosure, we had five differentshort sale negotiators, I had to do repairs to the house myself to meet appraisal requirement. I had to pay the electric & water bills myself not knowing if I were ever going to make it to closing. I even had to work through two large snow storms. This one was very challenging and now that I got it closed, it is very rewarding. I feel like I can get anything to closing after this sale!

 

Aaron Poling

Long & Foster

304-283-0214

www.aaronpoling.com

www.aaronpolingsblog.com

M.Margie Bartles Broker

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Paul C. Wilkinson
CENTURY 21 Preferred - Menifee, CA
GRI, REALTOR -Menifee, Murrieta, Temecula - (951)

Aaron -  that's dedication to pay for repairs and utilties out of your own pocket....way above and beyond in my book!  Congrats!

May 25, 2010 09:07 AM
Halina Kraszewski
RE/MAX Suburban, Mount Prospect, Cook County, IL - Mount Prospect, IL
Polish Speaking Real Estate Broker Agent

Aaron: Great job! Congrats!

May 25, 2010 09:11 AM
Jeremy K. Frost
Keller Williams Realty - Dripping Springs, TX
Associate Broker, ABR,CNE,CRS,ePro,PSA,RENE,SRS

Way to get the deal done...hopefully your next one is a little easier!

May 25, 2010 09:15 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

There are no ugly sales. No sale is too small and a sale is a sale. Remember this one when you have an easy one and they balance out.

May 25, 2010 09:23 AM
John Thomas
E3 Green HOMES - Boulder, CO
EcoBroker, MSEE, MBA

Aaron...Congratulations on the closing. The good news is that it is over. I admire how you stuck it out. I cannot say I would have the same patience.

May 25, 2010 01:05 PM
Troy Funk
Allison James Estates & Homes, Sarasota 941-957-3737 - Sarasota, FL
Broker / Associate

Short Sale ... I knew it before I opened your blog - they are certainly a challenge! - Congrats on your sale

May 25, 2010 04:57 PM
Tom Boos
Sine & Monaghan Realtors, Real Living - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Providing the very best of service to Sellers and

Sounds like you went the "extra mile" to get this one done and over with.  Good for you. 

May 26, 2010 08:39 AM
Adam Brett
The Adam and Eric Group - Fullerton, CA
The Adam and Eric Group, Fullerton's Finest

Congrats on your closing. Sounds like you REALLY worked for this one. 

May 27, 2010 08:30 AM