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The Story of Closing a Pool Home in West Sacramento
The story of closing a pool home in West Sacramento is a classic, with a few twists. We were on the market for 7 whole days before we solidified an offer. An agent approached us to say her buyer, who lived in the Riva on the River condos, was interested in making an offer. Unfortunately, it was a contingent offer, although the buyer’s home was not yet on the market. My response to that sort of thing is always “get it on the market.”
But I’ve had a lot of experience selling many condos in Riva on the River, so that should be a quick sale. We agreed to give the buyer 10 days to sell her home. By the time the 10th day rolled around, I went to the seller and suggested he issue a Notice to Buyer to Perform because it was time to put the pedal to the metal.
My 40-some years in the business always pays off. I could sense the seller of the pool home in West Sacramento was a bit reluctant, so I more strongly encouraged him to sign it. Hey, it was in his best interest. Besides, we had also collected a backup offer. For more money. This gives us leverage in the event the first buyer decides halfway through the transaction to try to renegotiate price or asks for a credit.
In these types of instances, we often issue a counter offer. Typical counter offers increase the earnest money deposit because some agents think 1% is sufficient when it generally is not. We shortened the inspection periods. Changed title and escrow. Why do buyer’s agents think we would be willing to close out the escrow we have opened and switch to the buyer’s agents’ preferred escrow company? In a seller’s market? I dunno.
We also included the fact the home is sold AS IS. All homes in California are sold AS IS but few agents realize it. If they don’t know it, you can bet their buyers don’t know it, either. So I like to point out paragraph 11 and remind the buyers our terms are no renegotiations, no credits, no repairs. Doesn’t stop them from asking sometimes, but the answer is still no. When the market fully shifts, that type of tactic will change as well.
Turned out the buyer could afford to buy the house without selling her condo. When she received the Notice to Perform, she withdrew her Contingency to Sell, reduced her down payment and sent a new preapproval letter. Her agent was on the ball! So nice to work with her, too.
We closed escrow on this pool home in West Sacramento without any hiccups on June 21, my favorite day of the year. It was also the day I closed up our house in Hawaii and headed back to Sacramento.
1660 Headslane Road, West Sacramento, CA 95691, closed escrow June 21, 2018, at list price of $425,000. I can sell your West Sacramento home, too. Just call Elizabeth Weintraub at 916.233.6759. Put 40 years of experience to work for you.
West Sacramento Pool Home is Entertainer’s Dream
This West Sacramento pool home is definitely an entertainer’s dream. But you don’t need to invite large groups of people to your house. Even if you never invite anybody over to your house because you treasure your privacy, you will love this West Sacramento pool home. That back yard offers secluded privacy. Privacy that you can’t really notice from the street. From the street, it seems like every other house in Southport Gateway.
This home is for all those people who stroll streets, wondering what a neighbor’s house looks like inside. OK, maybe you don’t wonder, but lots of other people do. I know people sometimes sneak peeks when a front door is open. It’s like they can’t help themselves. They also go to the open house because curiosity gets the best of them, plus, everybody knows real estate is the state religion in California. It holds a fascination for many people.
If you say to yourself, oh, I know what those 1,926 square-foot homes look like with the double single garages, you do not. This home is very different. There is a NEST thermostat inside, too. Plus a whole house fan. The main floor area is fairly open and offers splendid views of the gorgeous yard of this West Sacramento pool home. Further, you’ll love the hickory espresso planked flooring on the main level, and the flooring runs into the first floor bath, too.
A newer modern chandelier hangs over the dining table, which is a perfect place to enjoy breakfast or dinner while taking in the view of the pool and the lush landscaping in the yard. The other side of a cut-out wall is a formal living room with a fireplace. You’ll find an island in the kitchen, plus under-cabinet lighting, and all of the appliances can stay.
Go upstairs and whoa, there is an unexpected loft area. In addition to the loft, there’s a separate corner space perfect for a home office or a children’s playroom. Between the two bedrooms is an open room that could be enclosed with one wall. The sellers use this room as a family room and watch TV in the area, but it could also be used as a third bedroom. The second guest bath in the hall features dual sinks and a ceramic floor, indicative of the year the home was built in 2006.
The master suite is vaulted and spacious and is oriented toward the back yard, away from the street. It features a ceiling fan with a light fixture and plantation shutters. So serene and peaceful. Of course, the master bath has a separate tub and shower, plus a walk-in closet.
But most of the focus of this West Sacramento pool home is on the yard. For starters, a great deal of thought and expertise went into designing the yard. It was created by professional landscapers. You’ll find a magnolia tree, orange, pomegranate, apricot, cherry and lemon trees. The best part is the landscaping watering can be managed from the B-HYVE phone app!
The pool is beautiful and in pristine condition. Under the palm at the far end is a waterfall. Not to mention, the patio is large enough for two separate tables with umbrellas. Plenty of seating for company. Or, you can just enjoy this space all by yourself with a cool adult beverage at your disposal.
Why not come to our open house on Sunday, May 6th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and see for yourself. Hosted by the amazing Amy McMullan from the Elizabeth Weintraub Team.
1660 Headslane Road, West Sacramento, CA 95691 is exclusively offered by Elizabeth Weintraub and Lyon Real Estate at $445K. See the virtual tour here and we hope to see you on Sunday! Call Elizabeth at 916.233.6759 for more information.
