Terra is looking good

Terra had a buyer before we were ever finished or put her on the market. Not a bad record for Starke, who sold and closed on Ginger last Monday. Put out a good product, and get good buyers. Do good business, and business is good to you.Terra is what everybody is looking for. She is the last unicorn, so to speak. 3 bed/ 1.5 bath, Tower Grove South and a 2 car garage for 210K. Since Circa sells so much in that area, finding a buyer wasn't hard.

So, that brings us to a very good logistical question....How do you schedule closing and inspections on something that isn't yet finished? You write in the contract that NONE of the contingencies are to begin until completion. Notice of completion must be given to buyer's agent in writing. Well, that is at least how we did it this time.

So, now we are on a race to finish and it seems like the closer we get, the further away we actually are. I am not sure why, or even how this rule applies but: The LAST 10% OF THE PROJECT TAKES 90% OF THE TIME. At least I think it does, if you are doing it right. There are always little bumps in the wall that need smoothing, a line that needs to be sharpened or a fixture the plumber forgot to seal. Those finishing touches make a huge difference. I can't stress enough....STAGING STAGING STAGING. It does a property and your pocket good.

In all honesty, this time around Mother Nature has been our biggest enemy. You can't finish things outside when she is dumping gallons of water on your head. Try cleaning up the inside with people tracking mud all over the floors. Some days are just a wash...Literally. I thought last night I may dress up in my best island style sarong and do an ANTI RAIN DANCE, but it was raining....So, I stayed inside. In between drops I have been running outside, screaming at the sky and shaking a fist, to no avail. So, I figured I would provide you with pretty pictures to help the day pass.

HAPPY MONDAY!