Call me the Haggler

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Cindy

Yesterday, I successfully negotiated the sale of my house.

The buyers made a low offer. I countered. They countered. I countered again. We went back and forth several times.

I actually haggled, y’all. And I don’t haggle on anything. I felt like such a bad-ass.

And you know what?

MY HOUSE IS OFFICIALLY UNDER CONTRACT!!

I was euphoric about this for several hours, because man, I am so excited about starting over in a new (smaller) space, just me and my girls, and building our own little life, just the three of us.

Then the euphoria wore off when I realized: holy crap I have no place to live. And I have to plan a move in less than a month.

So, yeah. Now I’m panicking.

But hey, as long as I’ve got these two with me?

We can go live in a van down by the river for all I care. We’re gonna be just fine.

18 thoughts on “Call me the Haggler”

AmazingGreis on November 9, 2011 at 12:18 pm said:

Yay! So excited for you and your girls!! You will all definitely be fine!!
Linda on November 9, 2011 at 12:21 pm said:

Yay! I hate haggling so I’m super impressed by your haggling abilities!
Karl on November 9, 2011 at 12:22 pm said:

Congrats on the negotiations. Having your own place, the 3 of you, is going to be fantastic. Though I do hate moving.
Domestic Extraordinaire on November 9, 2011 at 12:39 pm said:

Yay!! So happy for you!
Lesley on November 9, 2011 at 12:40 pm said:

Woo woo! Go on brush yo shoulders off! *rap pose*
Tamara on November 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm said:

Congratulations! That is totally major.
Celeste on November 9, 2011 at 1:07 pm said:

I’m SO happy for you and your truly beautiful girls. You made a huge step forward and I know the rest can be figured out somehow. I hope the perfect LITTLE house is just waiting for you. Congratulations!!!!
Emily on November 9, 2011 at 1:32 pm said:

Awesome news! My house is on the market too, so I know how excited I would be to get an offer. I can only hope I’ll be a good haggler too 🙂
Mindy on November 9, 2011 at 2:09 pm said:

FABULOUS news, Cindy!!!! YIPPEEEEEEE!!!!!! 🙂
Kellyn on November 9, 2011 at 2:38 pm said:

WOOHOO!! That is awesome! So proud of you for haggling, it is never easy.

So exciting!!
mindy on November 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

Now straighten your tiara and carry on. xo mindy(mississippi)
Cara on November 9, 2011 at 3:30 pm said:

Congrats! So happy for the good news. 🙂
Issa on November 9, 2011 at 3:35 pm said:

I’m so happy for you. You’ll find someplace good and get a fresh new start.
Amanda on November 9, 2011 at 4:17 pm said:

Hooray for you three! So happy for you guys! Also, Catie’s pajamas are awesome!
Mari on November 9, 2011 at 7:49 pm said:

Congrats! 🙂
marty on November 9, 2011 at 8:15 pm said:

I’m so so so happy for you. For the sale and for your parents move. For all of it.

I hope this is the beginning of wonderful things for you.

Seriously. Our neighborhood rocks. You wouldn’t be the only single mom. There are a jazillion kids around Catie and Lucy’s age. The schools are good. Less than a mile from North Hills and the beltline.

If you are at all interested – search Lakemont/Northgate/Quail Hollow. 27609 zip code. And let me know if I can help you in any way.
Lisa on November 9, 2011 at 8:51 pm said:

I’m happy for you. Yay!!

And you guys are going to be just fine. You’ll find somewhere perfect to move into and you and the girls will start down that path to healing together.
Tony on November 12, 2011 at 2:25 pm said:

I looked at that photo, and to me that little one is saying, “You da man, mommy!”

Silly, but true.