By Olivia Rush, November 10, 2021
Whew, we did it! My octogenarian clients deserve a MASSIVE congrats on selling their home of 26 years in Troutdale.
I first met Carolyn and William when I was door-knocking for an open house I was hosting three doors down from them. That was in the spring of 2018. Carolyn invited me in to show me her house, and sent me off with a Christmas cactus. We kept in touch via snail mail over the years, since they knew they’d be wanting to sell at some point.
COVID delayed their plans, but in the spring of 2021, they reached out once again. In additional to Carolyn and William, Carolyn’s sister, Marolyn was also on title. Marolyn had lived with W+C and had helped take care of their beloved mother until she passed away. In 2020, Marolyn moved out of state to be closer to her niece and niece’s family.
Packing up their home of 26 years proved no easy feat, and we had to delay listing a few times, but the house finally hit the market and received 5 beautiful offers. One offer was even willing to waive the inspection contingency! But my sellers connected with the buyers who were looking for a multi-generational home to care for their aging father. These buyers were FHA and minimal down payment, and had made over 10 offers over the past year. While we had our pick of the litter, my Sellers felt strongly about choosing them.
We sailed through the transaction with minimal negotiations and were even able to close 3 days early. Congratulations to Marolyn, William, and Carolyn – cheers to your next chapter!
Olivia Rush
Broker | OR
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As your trusted guide through the buying or selling process, you can expect me to customize my services to your specific goals and preferences, much like I did for my students during my ten years as an educator.
My clients’ goals vary. A couple retiring to the Big City after 30 years on 22 acres. A woman purchasing her first home independently. A couple upsizing to support a growing family. Two friends pooling their resources to make their first investment possible. A couple navigating a divorce and the sale of their home. A refugee family with limited English setting down roots in this country. Deaf investors looking to maximize profit on their flip. A couple selling the home of their daughter who has lost her battle to cancer. A family relocating from across the country and buying sight-unseen.
These situations all require unique, dynamic, and holistic approaches. Everyone has different needs, and it is my top priority to meet my clients where they are. For me, real estate is not transactional. It is deeply personal and inevitably life-changing.
While each client requires a tailored strategy, my work ethic is unwavering. With me you can always expect organization, tenacity, responsiveness, dedication, and hustle. A gatherer of resources, a communicator of all options and possible outcomes. As your advocate, I will be brutally honest so you know what to expect. A skilled negotiator, I’ll consider every angle with your dreams and goals in mind.
My clients often end up feeling like family. I am honored they trust me enough to return to me as their needs change and refer me to their friends, family, and communities.
What are your real estate goals and dreams? Call or text me so we can meet to discuss your vision.
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