Man, it's been a minute since my last missive and A LOT has happened.

Firstly, I sold mom's house. Yay!

We had a buyer who dragged their feet and, even with a $5K credit, backed out right before signing on the dotted line.

Of course, I was miffed and a bit worried. But, we immediately held another open house and got an even better bid the very next day.

These buyers are motivated, accommodating, and happen to be a lovely family who are happy for us to leave any furniture we don't want to take or sell, which is a real bonus.

Secondly, I saw an apartment I wanted to buy before I put the house up for sale, but quickly realized it was beyond our budget. Not gonna lie, I was low-key crushed.

Fast forward a few weeks and they drop the price 50K, but I'm still not ready because our initial buyer fell through.

A couple of weeks later, the price drops another 50K and now I've got a buyer but it's still a bit risky as they need to secure their mortgage. I wait until I fear the condo is going to be pulled from the market and offer 50K less than current asking, and the seller immediately accepts.

Here are the lessons/reminders in all this:

1. You can only control what you can control​
   It's easy to get upset or frustrated when things don't go the way you hope, plan, or want, but that doesn't mean things aren't going to work out in the end. Put a strategy in place for the what-ifs and don't be afraid to improvise. You might be surprised that what happens is even better than you expected.
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2. Sometimes no action is the right action​
   ​We live in a society and a culture that encourages us to move swiftly and boldly or risk missing out. But, some decisions require deliberation and the smarter strategy is to take your time and wait for the right moment to make your move.
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3. The right people make all the difference​
   Through all the ups and downs, I have had partners (2 realtors and a lawyer) helping me strategize, plan, and pivot as needed. I wouldn't be here without their wisdom and guidance. Choose wisely and don't skimp on investing in the support you need to make the right things happen.

Finally, earlier this week I moved out of my apartment of 20 years.

The whole sorting, purging, and packing experience was humbling but a great reminder that we often don't realize how much literal and emotional stuff is taking up space without contributing positively to our quality of life.

Letting go is freeing!

Until next time...stay cool and stay true to you.

PS -If you missed it, last time I advised you to Always Be Closing and realigning your priorities.

PPS - Want to use your summer to level up your business? Book a complimentary call with me.
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I thought I had a professional business plan in place but I could not have been more wrong. I was missing things like smart goals, market analysis, and the proper way to attract customers and describe my services. I've taken a lot of classes, but nothing stuck like the information I received from Lauren. She taught me how to be strategic and focus on my long-term goals, and the value is priceless! Larry Bunch, CEO, Cooling & Heating IN Corp.

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