Going once, going twice, SOLD!

So, our home has been on the market since the beginning of March. The average townhome is on the market for 90 days. After one offer fell through, no activity during spring break, and a general lack of action, we decided to rent it out. So, we put a "For Rent" sign on the lawn. Within four days, we had our choice of renters who were thrilled to be here and happy to pay the $2100 we were asking. We agreed to leave our house on the market over the weekend and sign a lease agreement on Monday, April 30. So, on Thursday, of last week, four different sets of people came to see the house. The last one wanted to come between 7:30 and 8:00 at night which is just annoying and late for me. So, I told them they could come, but they'd have to deal with us because we weren't leaving! So, I was actually gone and Rick showed the house to a woman. She had looked at 9 other houses already but Rick charmed her! He pointed out all the fabulous details we've worked hard on and even walked her down to the community pool! The next morning, they made an offer. We countered, they accepted, and it's sold! So, barring disaster, we will have to be out of here the middle of June (the week after the kids get out of school).

So, I guess it's all about timing. Now really is the time when it had to sell, or we had to go to plan B. This escrow will close shortly after Rick is due up there for work. And, the kids will get to finish school here which is very nice for them. So, in the end, paying tithing and doing what you're supposed to pays off...I've learned a lot from this experience, most importantly, LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. I will never buy a home on a big street again!