We're finally selling our house!

**MomToTwoBoys** · 09-23-2010, 06:36 PM

This afternoon, we met with our realtor. It was a pretty long meeting, but we nailed out a contract and a price to list the house. Once it receives an MLS number, I'll share it with everyone.

How do I feel?

Pretty nervous. I haven't done this before. Well, the selling part anyways... but you get the jist. We went with our realtor from before because we felt the most comfortable with him. He brought us a Comparative Market Analysis folder, which tells us the comparables in the area and it gives us a good idea what our house should be listed as.

We picked Monday as the day to list the house because we have just a few more days before it's perfect. We're cleaning the carpets this weekend and touch-up paint jobs will be all day tomorrow. Tonight, I'm going through the basement and organizing everything and DH is going to hang curtains for me in the living room. We only have to address a few furniture issues in the living room, but other than that, the house is awesome.

The market's pretty stark right now. It's a buyer's market, which means that we may not get all of what we're asking. However, compared to what else is in the neighborhood, it's better than most.

I'm so excited!

Our proposed possession date is November 1st. We're expecting it to possibly go into December, but that's fine. As long as we get it on the market, we're ok.

I feel good about this.

**Russ** · 09-23-2010, 08:09 PM

See, you felt overwhelmed for nothing.

**MomToTwoBoys** · 09-23-2010, 08:12 PM

Are you sure you're talking about the right person?

**Palooka** · 09-23-2010, 09:56 PM

That's good news and good luck!

**frugalfranny** · 09-24-2010, 12:30 AM

Good luck with the sale.....hope it happens quick!

**Natalie's Nesters** · 09-24-2010, 07:20 AM

Best of luck and a quick closing!

**bookworm** · 09-26-2010, 09:55 AM

Good luck!!! Are you still moving towards Edmonton??

**frugal is fun** · 09-27-2010, 04:00 PM

good luck!

**MomToTwoBoys** · 09-27-2010, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by bookworm

Good luck!!! Are you still moving towards Edmonton??

Yep. We're juggling either with Edmonton or Spruce Grove.

**MomToTwoBoys** · 09-29-2010, 06:05 PM

The house is on the market! The house is on the market! The house is on the market!

The MLS number is C3447211.

Awesomely refreshed 1190 sq foot attached family home. Freshly painted, new interior doors, new windows, refinished baths with grantie topped cabinets, decora plugs, decora switches, and even a NEW roof (so new, you'll see the bin in the pictures!!!). A prime location a short walk to elementary schools and to shopping (Westwinds Superstore complex), AND LRT (Westwind stop). In the sun drenched eat-in kitchen you'll find gleaming white cupboards, new rolled top countertops, and new sink/taps. The family room is spacious (17 feet across) and would be great for family gatherings. Sliding patio doors lead to the fully fenced large yard. The front parking pad offers parking for two cars. A refinished 1/2 bath (new cabinet, new vanity, new granite countertop, new toilet, new flooring) complete the main level. Upstairs, two kid bedrooms complement the spacious master retreat (15x12'6) with large closet, a cheater door to another refinished bath (new everything). Perfect for young families or investors. Call now!

(That was from the listing.)

I am so incredibly stupified. We're updating pictures tomorrow, but it's on there now. I hope once it actually lists on the MLS website, it'll have the updated pictures. You can find it if you search for 151 Castlebrook Way NE in Calgary, AB. It's listed for $234,900.

**HappyMama** · 09-29-2010, 06:29 PM

Good luck , it looks like you worked very hard getting it ready. It is very cute. Here is the link for you:
Castleridge Real Estate | Stef Lukas | Lukas Group

**MomToTwoBoys** · 09-29-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks

The pictures are finally updating. The realtor told me today that he wasn't pleased with how the master bedroom ones turned out, so he's coming by tomorrow to take updated ones. Hopefully by then, the roof will be done and the bin will be gone.

**HappyMama** · 09-29-2010, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by MomToTwoBoys

Thanks

The pictures are finally updating. The realtor told me today that he wasn't pleased with how the master bedroom ones turned out, so he's coming by tomorrow to take updated ones. Hopefully by then, the roof will be done and the bin will be gone.

I think your pictures were great! But I am glad your realtor seems like they are going to work hard for you. I pray it sells quickly for you.

**MomToTwoBoys** · 10-06-2010, 06:44 PM

We had our first showing on Sunday. Today, we have an offer.

It'll be presented tonight at 6pm. The realtor's warned me that it's pretty low (at least $35k below our posting), so we'll see what we can do to sweeten the deal and get the buyer to go further up in price.

We do want to sell fast, but not for that low.