by Hope
After two months of constant work on purging, packing, cleaning, my house went on the market on 2/10. I listed it FSBO on Facebook and Zillow.
On the evening of 2/12, I fell into bed exhausted. Between house projects, applying for work, producing assets to meet client deadlines, I was over it. Just ready for an answer on what was next.
And I very deliberately said this prayer…
“God, this house is yours. If you want me to stay here, don’t let it sell. But if I’m really to go, can you please make it sell quickly because I am so tired and stressed.”
This was somewhere around 11pm at night. Very late for me, but I had made the mistake of a caffeinated drink late and that always keeps me up.
I went to check my FB messages one more time before laying it down. I had received a slew of “spammy” messages on the house listing. And a couple I thought were legitimate but no real interest as far as I could tell.
And there it was…
“Hello”
“Are you there?”
“I would like to see the house in the morning.”
I checked the FB profile for the basics – how long had it been existence, did it seem to have legitimate posts over years (not all in one day,) did people interact with this profile, etc. Seemed legit.
I responded.
We chatted for about 1/2 an hour and set a time for him to come look at the house the next morning.
The Next Day
He didn’t show up on time.
But he did message on time and said he was coming.
When he did show up, he spent an hour here. He didn’t speak any English. So it was an hour of texting back and forth standing in front of each other using Google Translate.
And at the end, he made an offer. I accepted.
The Lawyer Says
I called my family’s lawyer. Someone we trust implicitly. And let him know what had happened. He was very familiar with this new population of people, since a company from that country now has a plant here. And he’s processed several sales. He agreed that he thought it was a legit offer and will be handling the sale. (No realtor fees – yippee!)
I will keep you updated. But I believe my house is sold. And after 2 days on the market and 1 very clear God ask. I don’t know how it can be any more clear than that. And it’s just what I needed.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
