Sold Date: 03/10/2022
This client had tried listing their home a few years back with another agent but unfortunately was unsuccessful. They were not satisfied with the offers they had been given and the listing had expired. I was calling around the neighborhood during this time when I had the opportunity to introduce myself and offer my services. They weren’t quite ready yet to relist again but they were eager to consider another agent and keep a consistent eye on the market for the right time. Over the years, I kept in touch updating them about the market conditions and maintained a trusting relationship.
When they were ready to move again, developers came knocking on their doors offering them a deal on their home to move out due to new development that was being implemented for new condos and townhomes exactly where they were living. They took the amazing offer that was given to them and we started looking at potential bungalows in Stouffville. One neighborhood known for its bungalows is Ballantrae community. This community is a neighborhood of bungalows surrounded by a stunning golf course.
As I’ve farmed this area, I’ve learned that many have found their dream home in this neighborhood and there are usually not many homes being listed. When they are listed, they usually get swept off the market very quickly. Luckily however, during this time I was aware that there would be a few listings coming to the market. 19 Jose Way was one of them.
When we went to visit 19 Jose Way, we were blown away by the amazing renovations and staged appearance of the home. Walls had been torn and the place was completely renovated expanding on the open concept layout. Other homes in this neighborhood were nowhere as renovated as this home.
This home certainly had an offer date and with all the showings/ interest this home had, we were certain there would be a bidding war happening. To avoid the mistake of participating in one, my client was prepared to put in a bully offer to eliminate all the competition. Just like that, our offer had been accepted and we avoided the stress of other offers.
That night we set a record for highest purchased price in that neighborhood. Completely renovated homes like this one in this neighborhood are now looking to be in the 2M range.
“The little things can give you more than you ask” – Dinah Wong
