14 Druid Lane, Riverside, 1950’s colonial nicely updated 2006. Asked $2.195M, went to bidding war… List: Cynthia De Riemer
You (exceedingly patient) long-time readers know that I approve of bidding wars for a number of reasons, first and foremost of which is that they indicate extreme market enthusiasm. Another positive feature is that they create a “spin-off” effect: all the participants who didn’t get the house are now really, really primed to get the next one! They’ve now learned their lesson, that if you really want a house, don’t be hesitant, be bold. Raise your price, drop your contingencies.
Of course, they’re also ticked off and may well blame their broker for losing the house, so the trick for the broker is to hold on to them through the (bidding war) process and then, sell them something else.
So far this year there have been far too few bidding wars (that I’m aware of), but here are two properties that went “several hundred thousand” over their asking price. When they close, I’ll post an update.
17 Welwyn Road, Riverside, very impressive Ken Bacco-built 2006 (w/2017 updating) shingle-style. Asked $4.1M, went to bidding war… List: Krissy Blake Sell: Jane Basham
P.S. These happen to be Riverside examples, but I’m happy to say, mid-country Greenwich is also selling well lately.
One more reason to LOVE bidding wars is they’re an example of a true seller who took the time to do their homework (literally!) and price the home strategically to attract the most attention from buyers! The result? Fewer days on market and a higher final selling price than an overpriced home that sits around season to season. Well done!!
14 Druid Lane looks like it started as a classic 1950s Cape Cod. Even after all the work it wouldn’t qualify as what is traditionally considered a colonial.
Anon:
By jingo, you’re right!