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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

"REALLY" "It really happened, it really happened, Doug?"

My clients were beginning to believe they wouldn't be successful in finding their 1st home.

Truth is, they found several homes and we placed offers on 6 (six) of the properties only to be outbid. Their terms were always good, putting 10%-15% down but, multiple-offer situations drove the sales price above the top of their range. We had to stay within the immediate area they were looking since anything North, South, and West was too expensive. 

Just so you know, If we went East we'd be swimmin' with the fish.

We found a great place on Saturday. It was a brand new listing that met their needs AND had a room large enough to fit their Baby Grand Piano. We talked about price, double-checked with their mortgage guy, (whoops, person) and encouraged them to make their highest and best offer. They did that, and with great terms. Offers were being presented this past Monday and we would know by 5:00 pm Tuesday. 

Tuesday at 5:08 pm we got the call.

"Hi Doug."

"Hi Robin."

"You have good news for me?"

"Yup the seller has accepted your client's offer." Terms made the difference as they liked your client's willingness to be flexible."

I called the buyers and congratulated them. 

The home inspection was completed yesterday with no startling surprises.  

Sometimes you just have to be patient and believe that THIS house was the one meant for you. The rest were just for practice...lol.

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2 Thessalonians 1:2 KJV

Keller Williams Realty Evolution

447 Newburyport Turnpike Suite #5

Topsfield, MA 01983

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 DougDawes@KW.com

Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Doug:

Congratulations to your buyers after a challenging start. They must be ecstatic! I hope things move along smoothly to closing. It sounds like your spring market is well under way!

Jeff

Jan 24, 2020 06:00 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Doug - regardless of market conditions that may exist, patience is a part of the real estate process.  Good story of success-in-the-making.  

Jan 25, 2020 04:43 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good mornign Doug. What is meant to be is meant to be is easier to understand when "finally" is in your corner. Enjoy your day!

Jan 25, 2020 04:50 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan 

It is a great sense of accomplishment whenever a client is able to complete a u=successful transaction. 

Jan 25, 2020 05:38 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

It's fun to see and/or hear their joy Kathy Streib. It's like watching a new beginning in someone's life.

Jan 25, 2020 05:40 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Jeff Dowler, CRS In my town and the 4 towns that border us there are only 12 active listings. Yet, over the last month, these same 5 towns have 42 properties in a Contingent, Under Agreement, or Sold state. There is a tremendous demand.

Jan 25, 2020 05:46 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Michael Jacobs You have hit the proverbial nail on the head...Patience!

Jan 25, 2020 05:47 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

That is a great way to look at, what is meant to be  Wayne Martin 

Jan 25, 2020 05:50 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Doug and congratulations! Sometimes just having the right agent can make the difference. You did a great job.

Jan 25, 2020 06:14 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Thank you Sheila Anderson 

Today I pick up the radon canister and sen it to the lab.

Jan 25, 2020 06:16 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Giving good news is always the best and I have been through the scenario of clients ready to give up hope after missing out on a few homes.

Jan 25, 2020 06:54 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Congratulations on a job well done, Doug. I've often said that if this profession has taught me anything, it's patience.

Jan 25, 2020 07:09 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

There's so much demand and very little inventory Brian England 

Jan 25, 2020 07:45 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

I'm not a naturally patient man Nina Hollander and as you say, the industry has been teaching me patience.

Jan 25, 2020 07:46 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Doug, I have a first time buyer right now too, and the house goes under contract RIGHT before we show it.   Maybe today will be different!  Congratulations to your buyer.

Jan 25, 2020 08:09 AM
Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Doug Dawes - I love a story with a happy ending!!! Patience does pay off! Our market was facing multiple offers for a number of years. It seemed like it would never end. That business has pretty much stopped in my area. Lots of inventory now. But I understand how emotional it is for buyers when they have a justifiable reason why they need to move and they just can't get it. I'm so happy to hear the sellers accepted your buyers offer. I wish them nothing short of good luck, success and happiness. They were smart to hire you. I have a feeling, you'll never be out of mind, long after the closing. You did great, Doug!

Jan 28, 2020 05:54 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Joan Cox 

This was a really frustrating process, BUT I kept telling them "then this isn't the one meant for you" They were at the point of saying "Just submit an offer then we'll go see it!" Your clients will find a home.

Jan 28, 2020 06:25 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Good Morning Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP 

We just got through the home inspection process now on to the Purchase & Sale Agreement. Thank you for your kind encouragement. 

Jan 28, 2020 06:27 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

I love 'the rest was just for practice'.  This seems to be how things work out most of the time!!  Congrats on sealing the deal.  And big thanks for serving in the Air Force and defending our country! (from a military brat whose dad was in the AF)

Feb 24, 2020 04:03 AM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Hi John Henry, Florida Architect 

It is a transaction that is closing at the beginning of March. I should have stayed in the military as it wasn't that bad of a life (didn't see it that way at the time...lol)

Feb 24, 2020 08:16 AM