Saturday, May 11, 2013

Yikes!

Thursday afternoon we had our first viewing ... a very nice young couple with 2 children. They were here for quite some time but did not appear to be too interested.  While they were looking around the house, their realtor came out on the porch & told me they are desperate to find a place because their home has sold & the closing is in 2 weeks.  I was surprised that she told me that. Anyway, our realtor called yesterday afternoon & told me that their realtor called & indicated to him that they were seriously thinking about putting in an offer.  This morning he called to tell me they did make one & how much it is.  We have until Monday afternoon to accept or counter.  He said that we don't have to accept the first offer given to us because he knows the house is going to generate a great deal of interest. The offer is on the low side but of course people almost always offer less than they think a homeowner will accept realizing that a counter offer will probably be made.  If we do end up signing a contract with these people, they want us out of here on June 14th ... thus the Yikes!  We will really have to scramble!

Please pray that we do the smart thing   : ) Also please pray that if a contract is made that it will go through & that the perfect house will be waiting for us to rent it when we need it.

Thank you   : )    

19 comments:

cucki said...

sending you lots of big hugs and prayers x

rosek1870 said...

Praying my friend. One of my dear friends just accepted and offer on her house on Tuesday and has to be out May 19th. She took a low offer as they just want to move on and the hassle of waiting and open houses and showings was wearing on them after only 3 weeks. Good Luck!!!!
Rose

Anne said...

Oh wow Shirlee! That's a big yikes!!! Is that your home by the way? It's a stunner!! I hope everything works out for you!!

marly said...

Decisions, decisions. Do you accept it to have it over with and take a chance on other offers? Do you not take it to give you more time to find a place? Sounds like you need to take a trip to these areas and see what options you have for renting and storage. Quick!!

~Sara said...

Praying for God's will! Hope that you find something that will make you happy. Blessings~Sara

Vickie said...

You betcha! I am a-prayin'! Hoo eee! God is really helping you two Shirlee. Keep the faith, right?! You keep on researching and maybe John can fix up today's little uh-oh?

Dawn said...

Shirlee, So happy to hear that God is listening to your prayers, maybe faster than you were expecting :) He will guide you.

The Bear's Blog said...

Prayers are being said for you. Remember, let God be God, He is in charge of this and will guide you through.

I pray each morning for a good buyer and gentle closing for you. Keep me posted. (o:

Hugs

Melody said...

Yikes is right! If they make an offer that you can accept, you will be a busy girl!

Here's wishing you luck on your decision!

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Praying that the contract will go through and that the perfect house awaits you for renting, too. Any ideas yet where that might be?

Blessings always

butterfly said...

Thinking of you , that every thing goes well.
sending big hugs.

Mii Stitch said...

Wow!! Already an other offer?? Better start packing soon! Fingers crossed you make the right decision for you x

Carol said...

I'm sure it will all work out, Shirlee! It is such a pretty house that I don't think you should settle for much less than your asking price... Will be thinking of you!

Julie said...

Hope everything goes your way.

Samplings from Spring Creek said...

Sending positive thoughts your way

Kaisievic said...

Wow, Shirlee! Yikes, indeed. I don't want to sound smug BUT " I told you would sell your lovely home really quickly. Congratulations to you and John.

Kaisievic said...

P.S. Praying for you as always.

Catherine said...

Lovely house ~ best wishes to you ~ it seems fast, but maybe it is meant to be that way...

Simply Victoria said...

You have a lovely house - I can see why it would sell fast! Am continuing to pray :)