Let the Games Begin

So, we've had two offers on the house. We met with our realtor today to go over them, we countered and now wait to see if we hear from either one again. One came in curiously low so we suggested they give it another think and come back with something better and the other one had some contingencies we're not willing to agree to. Nice to be in control and not feel any pressure to give in to something we're not 100% happy with. We've got time.

MLS

If you know anyone who wants to buy a house or, for those of you who will never get to see it in person, you can go to http://www.riliving.com/. Click where it says, "The search for your next home starts here...". Click on "Single Family"and then go to the bottom of the page and enter MLS #: 853355. There are some photos the realtor took yesterday.

I'm told the people who viewed it on Sunday loved it and there's another showing tomorrow!

Tanglible Signs of Our Intent

This is what I faced as I approached our house last night at about 9:00pm after a great afternoon/evening with friends. It was late and I was tired beyond belief and then this.

THE SIGN.

Well, it hit me like a ton of bricks. My stomach lurched into my mouth and then made an amazingly rapid descent to the very bottom of my feet and I really thought I was going to throw up. It had to hit me sometime and hit it did. So I got us into the house and then had a major meltdown. Called Greg. Pulled myself together and went to bed!

And it's being shown today! I learned that news earlier yesterday and that didn't even bother me as much as this tangible thing now hanging outside our house.

To Market To Market

No, no not that market! Our house is officially on the market today. No sign out front yet (of course, I'll post the picture!) but it's out there. The realtor will be by today to take pictures inside and out for the brochure and websites if we get some sun today.

For Sale

We met with the realtor and received the grim facts of the market these days. Very very grim. About $50,000 less than we expected grim. But we have learned a lot and understand why we can't ask what we were hoping to for this house. Nevertheless, we're moving forward and will most likely call the realtor Monday morning and put this house up for sale. Gulp! We have a lot of work ahead of us getting this place ready to be seen. This is going to be the biggest step yet and will make The Big Move very, very real...