I learned that others were taking advantage of my mother's need for assistance in the maintenance & upkeep of her home. But the most frightening thing to find was her application for a Reverse Mortgage, which stemmed from a TV commercial. Come to find out, after the company took $50k off the top and charged an unnecessary interest rate 4 times more than normal, they would only be paying her $181/month over the next 30 years! (Please, please consult with a professional if you hear of anyone considering a Reverse Mortgage. The language in the paperwork can be very hard to make sense of.)  After educating my mother on the Reverse Mortgage, she gladly shredded the paperwork and agreed to list the house.  Her home was pre-inspected, de-cluttered & staged.  As a result, she accepted a full price offer and no inspections! I am happy to report that mom loves living in her new senior apartment.

One week after my we closed on my mother's home, my father became gravely ill.  He suffered a stroke in his spinal column as a result of complications during surgery.  He lost the use of his legs but thankfully not his spirit.  We are all grateful to have him alive but his home on Morrison required 3 sets of stairs to allow him access.  We explored all his options and decided to sell rather than continue as a rental property.  As emotional as this was for the entire family, I said to my dad, "If we have to give up Morrison for you become better, then it is worth it! There will always be another house but nothing compares to another day spent with you."  

Once again, a pre-inspection was completed, 26 years of belongings were removed & we put it on the market.  After a dozen showings, a cash offer with no contingencies was accepted and we successfully sold his lake house to a very fun-loving family last week.  I left the closing with a smile on my face knowing that more laughs & memories would continue to fill Morrison by the new family.

In the end, these two experiences have reminded me of what my own clients are going through, as well as, where my strength & determination stem from. Thank you mom, dad & Aleesa for your never ending love and support.  They trusted me to sell their beloved homes during unsettling times. 

Special thanks to Rachel who referred her dear friends family to me. I was able to assist them with the sale of their late brother.

Katie's condo received multiple offers which resulted in a selling price $8000 over asking price. Madison misses you and Macey!

Welcome to Cottage Grove Danny & Stephanie. I can not wait to see all the improvements!

Bitter-sweet on the sale of my father's home in Madison. The memories, love & laughter will always remain. Thank you for listening to me & following my advise.

Saturday, September 8

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