2021 Market Success Story!: Persistence is Key

I could not get to the key! The code the listing agent provided to a combination lock box was clearly not working, so I could not get my buyer into the property in Arnold MD.  This was the second round of houses my client and I were viewing after losing out in a bidding war, in spite of submitting an offer $30,000 over list price with no inspections. My client really wanted a detached home and this was a townhouse so I was not really expecting this to be the one.  Even so, I called the agent – no answer, then I texted. We were about to leave when he texted back and said he had transposed the numbers in the combo he originally provided.

With the correct combination, we were in and our persistence paid off. This property was a real gem, an end unit townhouse backing to woods with lots of high quality finishes and extra touches. We were stunned it was not already sold at day 5 on the market.  Maybe no one else persisted through the combo problem to get in.  Sensing an opportunity and hoping to avoid another bidding war, my client made an offer at $5,000 over list price with no inspections and a short response deadline.  The deal was done the same day – it settles tomorrow.  Persistence, good strategy and a little luck will get you a new home in 2021.