Melissa’s Mixed Plate: The Happiest Place on Earth

There is a level of grief that comes from losing a house in a bidding war. You hear about it more frequently as time moves on and this market continues to give almost every buyer a gut punch they never asked for. This market can be a bully at times. It’s a dog fight where even the winning dog doesn’t necessarily “win” because they must give up $25k+ over asking and the ability to make sure the biggest purchase of their lives cannot be looked over by a licensed contractor.

Recently, we have personally lost out on a building that we were under contract for in the Crossroads. Our brokerage has been looking for a new building to grow a community of artists and small businesses for over two years. We want to help our community thrive and be their biggest cheerleader. Not just talk the talk but walk the walk. When we heard that we weren’t going to be able to work through an issue and our contract was officially dead, we were walking the streets of The Magic Kingdom with our family. Dan and I were in a sweaty daze surrounded by people in mouse ears. We grieved for a few minutes and then one of our kids grabbed our hands and pulled us towards the next ride. It honestly was the best gift and location to receive heartbreaking news. Way to go, happiest place on earth.

We went on with our day and did not spend time thinking of the negative but stayed in the positive of the moment. It’s a very rewarding realization to believe that things that will be, are meant to be. I struggle to get to that train of thought but once I do, its therapeutic. How exciting is it that another building, we haven’t even seen or dreamed of, is out there and it will one day be ours? The unknown is captivating, terrifying, and thrilling all at once. We will be gifted with the exhilaration of making an offer, getting it accepted, and celebrating. And one day, just one, we will close and start a brand-new chapter with new dreams and memories and our work family will be right by our side.

Moral of this Hallmark rant, keep your head up. Your home is coming. Think of your agent as one of our kids pulling your hand and taking you to the next ride. Go through the ups and downs of the next roller coaster. Your agent is there to be by your side. Also, if you think your agent doesn’t know about the loss you feel, they do. We at times lose too. We are the ones that are working tirelessly behind the scenes and negotiating with every tool we have gained over the years. We also sit by our phones, waiting for the call, or sometimes a simple email saying we’ve got a deal or better luck next time. We are holding our breath for the next possibility and understand it’s difficult to receive the news that you didn’t need that house that you lost in Disney World, nope your new dream home (castle) is out there and waiting for you to call it home. Possibilities are endless and with a little faith and good direction, you will get there without having to spend a king’s ransom.