Tale of the Sale: The Long Game
Some real estate stories move fast. This one moved right.
I first met this seller about a year and a half before we ever listed her home. She had been hired to help another one of my clients declutter and prep for a sale — and from the very first time we worked together, it was clear she was someone who takes pride in doing things well. Organized, thoughtful, and easy to work with. We built a natural rapport, and when the time came for her to sell her own home, she reached out to me. That kind of trust means everything.
We listed her home at 6507 County Road 102, Unit 15, and she made a clean break — moved out, started her next chapter, and left the home in my hands. I took that responsibility seriously. With a vacant property, regular check-ins matter, and I made a point to get over there often to make sure everything was in good shape.
Then the market shifted. It wasn't dramatic, but it was real — and it meant we needed to be patient and strategic. A vacant home in a softening market requires consistent attention and creative marketing, not panic. So that's what we did. We doubled down on visibility, kept the marketing fresh, and stayed steady.
Eventually, the right buyer found us — and called me directly. That meant I represented both sides of the transaction, which doesn't happen by accident. It's the result of sustained effort and keeping a listing in front of people even when the market isn't cooperating.
By the time we closed, my seller was already well into her new life — settled into a new part of the country, enjoying retirement, and genuinely thriving. She was ready to close this chapter, and she was grateful it ended the way it did.
That's what the long game looks like. Not every sale is quick. But when you stay the course, do the work, and keep the relationship strong — it closes.
Thinking about selling in Salida or Chaffee County? Let's talk. I'd love to help you get to your next chapter too.