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170 Elliott Road Under Contract in 10 Days
My seller had to move quickly, and the home needed work. We cleaned it up, showed it well and priced it right, and it was under contract with a cash buyer in 10 days and sold as-is.
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The Full Story
How This Sale Came Together
The Challenge
A Quick Move and a Home That Needed Work
My seller had to move quickly. The house needed a deep clean, a lot of yard work and some painting, and buyers were going to have questions about the roof.
He needed a sale that was fast, and one that wouldn't turn into a long list of repairs he had to pay for.
What We Did
Made It Show-Ready Without Repairs
- A top-to-bottom deep clean.
- Yard work to bring back the curb appeal and show off the backyard deck.
- Fresh paint where it mattered most.
- Repair and roofing estimates, so buyers had real numbers instead of guesses.
- Staging, professional photos with twilight shots, a floor plan and a virtual tour.
- Priced it for a quick, clean sale.
The Result
Under Contract in 10 Days, Sold As-Is
Listed on June 13 under contract with a cash buyer within 10 days, and closed on July 12 for $340,000.
The buyer bought it as-is and chose to put the new roof on himself. The sale closed without any repairs, and my seller was able to move on his timeline.
From Move-Out to Market
What We Focused On Instead of Repairs
The Lesson
As-Is Doesn't Mean Giving It Away
Not every home needs repairs before it sells. Sometimes a deep clean, yard work and the right price are what bring a strong offer, and the next owner handles the big-ticket items.
The key is knowing which things buyers will pay more for, and which ones they'd rather take care of themselves. How selling as-is really works →
What My Seller Said
In My Seller's Words
“Nicole was great from the very first phone call. She helped analyze the property, obtain repair estimates, properly stage the home, coordinate professional photos, and price it appropriately for the market. She also created an excellent MLS listing and communicated with me every step of the way through closing. The entire process was handled professionally and efficiently. I would certainly use Nicole again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a property.”
Austin M.Seller of This Home · Mary Esther, FL · 2026
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Nicole McGowan represented the seller of 170 Elliott Road. CENTURY 21 Wimco Realty, Inc. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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