Dear Jim, I know it is unusual for properties in this price range ($190,000) to sell at auction but it really suited our needs. With three active children and being a single parent, I dreaded trying to maintain the house in "showcase" condition for an extended period of time. The Open Houses allowed us to maintain our normal pattern and then get ready for the showing. I was also concerned about how long it would take to sell the property. With the auction approach, I knew I would have an answer within a predictable time frame. In fact, it was less than 30 days from my decision to sell to the auction date. Selling "as is" takes away any questions about the home's condition as well as the potential expense of inspections, repairs, or negotiation over what to do about whatever changes the potential buyer might desire - it makes selling easy. And best of all, we were very pleased with the financial results! I also want to thank you for the work you did to make this successful. The newspaper ads were great. the words and photos really helped. We had a huge amount of traffic (which is really an accomplishment considering a country location on a dead end) by our house and many stopped to pick up a flyer from the handy dispenser. Even the additional Open House, the day before the auction, worked well. If you ever need a reference, I will be happy to respond to questions or relate my experience. Again, thanks for everything. Sincerely, Steven M. Whitney, Ph.D.
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