Tale of the Sale - When the Timing Finally Lined Up on County Road 45
Some sales happen quickly. Others take a little patience — and a lot of trust.
A few years ago, the seller of 13564 County Road 45 in Coaldale reached out, ready to list his home. We put it on the market, but it became clear that it just wasn’t the right time. For a variety of reasons, the home didn’t sell, and eventually we made the decision to take it off the market.
And then, years later, my phone rang again.
This time, he was ready.
The market had shifted, his timing had changed, and he was open to making a few thoughtful improvements before listing again. Nothing major — just smart, strategic updates. He had the home professionally cleaned, painted the bedrooms and living room, and did some light cosmetic cleanup outside. He listened closely, trusted the process, and put in the work where it mattered.
When we listed the home again, we were able to price it significantly higher than before — and this time, the response was immediate. We had it under contract in less than a month, which in this market is a great outcome.
But what made this sale especially meaningful was what it made possible next.
While his home in Coaldale was on the market, he had his eye on a property in Poncha Springs — one that would put him closer to work and better fit the next phase of his life. Because I knew how prepared he was and how well-positioned his County Road 45 home was to sell, I encouraged him to move forward with a home sale contingency offer.
He did everything right.
He put the offer under contract with a home sale contingency, submitted earnest money, completed the inspection, secured insurance quotes — all before his own home officially sold. It was a clear signal to the sellers that he was serious, organized, and ready.
Once the buyers for County Road 45 completed their inspections and finalized their plans, everything aligned. All that remained was coordinating dates — lining up the dominoes so everyone could move smoothly and, ideally, be settled before Christmas.
And that’s exactly what happened.
Three families. Three new chapters. All before the holidays.
One family moved out of state, happy and ready for what came next. The buyers of County Road 45 were thrilled — and the seller went above and beyond, leaving a full tank of propane, some requested furniture at no cost, and even installing a brand-new water heater. On the buying side, he asked for nothing in return. He was generous, gracious, and genuinely one of the best clients I’ve had the privilege of working with.
In the end, he sold his home for more than he had years earlier, used those funds to purchase his new home in Poncha Springs, and stepped confidently into a new season of life.
Win, win, win — for all three families involved.
Every sale has a story. Some just take a little longer to tell.
If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Chaffee County, timing, preparation, and local guidance can make all the difference. Working with someone who understands how to align all the moving parts — like myself — can help turn patience into a payoff.