Embracing the Unexpected: How an Open Mind Led to Finding the Perfect Home

Staying Open to Possibilities, Even When the Home Doesn’t Check All the Boxes

Problem: My clients previsouly sold their Newton condo with The Presti Group, well above asking price, moved into a rental and were now looking in the same school district for a larger home. However, there were limited properties on the market that met their criteria.

Solution:
When inventory is limited, you have to be open to properties that may not be perfect. When I saw a condo online that checked most of my clients’ boxes, I wasn’t deterred by the wife’s skepticism.  It was a gorgeous, bright 2,500 square-foot townhouse, occupying the first and part of the second floor of a stately 130-year-old home. But the wife was reluctant to have someone living above her.  Nevertheless, I decided to check it out during a broker showing. It was lovely and I immediately called the wife, urging her to go to the open house the next day. She did, and loved it. A 2015 renovation had included lots of insulation and as a result, you couldn’t hear a peep from upstairs. The bidding was fierce, but my clients’ over-asking price bid was accepted.

Result:
As my clients settled into their new home, they were pleasantly surprised to find that the soundproofing was incredibly effective. The worries about noise from upstairs were quickly put to rest, as not a peep could be heard. The serene and quiet atmosphere provided the ideal environment for my clients to create their dream living space. They couldn’t be happier with their decision and are now enjoying the tranquility of their new home.