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      Case Study: How to Beat out Developers in a Bidding War

      My clients wanted a single family home in a Beverlywood-adjacent neighborhood for under $830K. Not a big budget in this...

      • Wendy Herndon
      • September 25th, 2018
      • 2 min read
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      My clients wanted a single family home in a Beverlywood-adjacent neighborhood for under $830K. Not a big budget in this pricy area. They knew there would not be many options in their price range, and that when one came along they would need to be prepared to pounce...

      So when a cute house at 2041 S Preuss Rd came on the market, they were ready. But so were the 16 developers who also submitted offers. No worries - my clients had already received direct underwriting approval from my preferred lender, which allowed them to make an offer with NO LOAN CONTINGENCY that CLOSED IN 12 DAYS. Now one of the reasons this was such a hot property was that it was zoned for multi-units. The developers were all going to tear the existing house down, so the condition of the property was not an issue for them.

      But my clients were going to live there, so they needed to know the condition of the property before they could proceed. Yet there was no way the seller was going to accept an offer with an inspection contingency when they had so many offers from developers without it. There was a workaround for this too, and they were able to submit an offer with NO INSPECTION CONTINGENCY while still feeling comfortable that they knew what they were buying.  (I'm happy to explain this workaround if you would like to know). My clients were able submit an offer that competed with the big boys - short close, no contingencies, even though they were getting a loan. And guess what? They beat out 16 developers and got the deal!

      The lesson? It is possible for the little guy to win. As long as he has the right agent to guide him!😉

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      Wendy Herndon

      I am - above all - a Mother & Partner to 2 very spectacular men.  I am an animal enthusiast - hard to look a dog or puppy in the face and not want to scoop them up and smuggle them home.  I am a humanitarian - it pains me deeply to see profound suffering, loneliness, and need - I support several local organizations who do what they can to help.  I am a student - always eager to learn, it’s never too late, and I’m never too smart not to benefit by studying the techniques and appreciating the gifts of others. I am very happy to be a ‘Client Concierge’ - Onboarding Specialist - working with brand new Curaytor clients.  Blazing a new trail is sometimes confusing and intimidating, & being that person who gets to welcome new clients onboard and guide them down a path to ultimate success is exciting & rewarding for me.  I KNOW what lies at the end of that road… & I love seeing their enthusiasm & excitement when they reach that end.Where do you call home?Home for me is Bradenton on Florida’s Glorious Gulf Coast What do you do when you’re not working?When I am not working… I love DIY Home Projects, ♥ Flea Market Flip on HGTV - Love to Swim - cool water and hot sun, great combo - Drink, Eat, & Play with Great Friends - Huddle close & do absolutely nothing with family… whenever I get the chance.What do you love about your job? I ♥ working for a Company & with an exceptional team - that supports me with a culture & a client service mentality that I am proud to be a part of… not to be outdone by the absolutely EXCELLENT clients that I ♥ spending time with each & every day!What’s your favorite TV show?If I had to pick one, gee that’s tough, but overall - I would have to say BONES.Favorite movie?ChinatownFavorite food?Thai - Vegetables… love veggies!

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      Naomi Selick Realtor® | Douglas Elliman of California | CA DRE #01947727

      150 El Camino Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 | O 310.595.3888 | [email protected]

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      150 El Camino Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 90212 | O 310.595.3888 | [email protected]

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