It’s official. Our house is for sale.
I was extra patient about everything – it took about 4 hours before I asked Ryan why no one has bought it yet.
Do you think my expectations are unrealistic?
Here are a few photos I took of the house after finishing EVERY SINGLE THING ON OUR SELL-THE-HOUSE LIST. (Can you believe we finished everything?)
We tried for sale by owner on our first house and it didn’t work for us. We ended up listing it anyhow, and then it sold quickly. Since we have so much on our plate right now, we decided to skip right to a realtor. We chose the realtor who recently sold Ryan’s grandmother’s house and she’s been very responsive to us so far.
Now, we simply cross our fingers and toes that it sells quickly. If you are local, I’d also be happy to send you the listing.
Do you have any negative feelings about selling your current house? This was a huge part of your lives and blog, where you first brought Henry home. just wondering if there was a reason you didn’t decide to keep this as a rental?
Hm, interesting question. And fair.
Short answer – no, I don’t have any negative feelings about it. We are both so ready to move to the property. We bought the land when I was very pregnant and I am much more sentimental about living there than I ever was here.
There are also a lot of reasons that I’m ready to leave this house – there are only two bedrooms, it’s not an open layout, and it’s on a fairly busy street (although we have a fenced yard). It’s also not the school district we want and we are really close in proximity to our neighbors. These are all things that aren’t super conducive to our lives with Henry.
I guess I just sort of always knew this was coming, so I never really got so super attached to this house. Also, I’m just not really that sentimental. I’ll probably have a wave of sentimentality when we actually sell and leave, but right now, I’m just ready to get.out.of.here.
Also, we just have so many balls to juggle right now. Having one less (house-shaped) ball would be great.
As for why sell over renting – there is really one main reason. We are using the sale of this house to pay for the build of our new home so we don’t have to worry about lending.
I’m sure that it’s already sold by now because I am soooo far behind. If not what’s wrong with people, it’s adorable! I can’t believe you knocked out that whole list. You’re my hero.
Good luck! House selling can be so stressful, so I hope it’s smooth sailing for you from here on out.
Thanks! Keeping the house clean is the hardest part for me (and Henry). And being patient. I just want it sold NOW.
I’m glad you have a good realtor. If you lived in Utah, I would be your realtor and sell your house in 4 hours 🙂
Here’s to hoping for a speedy sale! You absolutely perfected your lovely house. It will be perfect for a cute little family.
You have a beautiful home. So get ready it will sell quickly, I know it!!!
Hugs! Thanks, friend. I’m sure hoping that’s the case.
it will sell quick I know it! your home will make a new family very happy soon!
How has it not sold in 4 hours?! That is ridiculous.
So much luck for a smooth ride with all of this!!
I would buy that adorable house in an instant! What amazing curb appeal! Good luck- hope it sells fast 🙂
oooh good luck! 🙂
It looks wonderful!! I love the front light painted white, too. Your home oozes warmth and love. I hope the perfect young couple comes along and buys it. Good luck!!!
I love what you’ve done! You have such talent in design and putting things together! Love your colors, especially the kitchen. I’d buy it and I don’t even know where you live!!,
It looks spectacular! Great job staging it! Oh, how I’m gonna miss those lil’ mice on the staircase though. Feel free to post this on The Maple Hill Hop today. Blessings for a quick sale-I’m right behind ya!
Everything looks so good. Should get snapped up in no time 🙂 Good luck. 🙂
Fingers (and toes!!) crossed for you, friend. The house looks amazing! Great photos, too. ; )
Such a wonderful house. I hope it sells so fast!
You have a great house! I’m sure it will go fast.
Looks great.
Good luck! Y’all have put a lot of blood sweat and tears in this place and it looks amazing!!
The house looks beautiful! Good luck, Kim!
It’s adorable and I just love the locally grown sign.
Oh I can’t see how you’ll have any problem selling Kim – it is amazing! Every room is so welcoming and beautiful. I have my fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Oh my…………….it looks fabulous. I’ve never seen that room with the Happy Together sign above the bed. Where’d that come from? hee hee hee Good luck sweetie. The fenced in yard and garage are an added bonus for the new owners. Hope somebody falls in love with it and just writes a check.
YAY!!!!!! best of luck to you guys! 🙂 it looks SOOOOOO good!
It looks great Kim! May it sell quickly and easily!
It looks great! good luck!!!