Well that didn't take long...

... the house selling that is. Yes, it is sold. The official phrase is we're "under contract." The offer has been made. Counter offer accepted. The inspection was yesterday and I can't think of anything serious that needs fixin. As I said in my last post, if we'd have done this last spring we'd have made more money.

No matter, we sold our lovely home in 30-days so we're not complaining. If I could give you one very important bit of advice when it comes to selling your house -- it would be to do your homework!

Don't go with the first real estate agent you come across unless you have thoroughly checked them out. Here are some things to look for:

1. Is their #1 goal to sell your home or to just get your listing (there is a difference).


2. How long has he/she been selling homes?


3. What is his/her track record? (Beverly sells 92% of her listings -- and it does not take her long because she markets aggressively)


4. Does he/she just come out and put a sign in your yard or do they tell you to get out a pencil & paper and give you specific directions on how to get your house "staged" properly so you'll make the most money possible in the shortest time?


5. Did he/she tell you exactly how to keep the house up while on the market?

So now we have about 1 month to get our estate sale ready. We're moving our rig into an RV Park just down the street on December 1st. We'll stay there until we go to our first job with our new company in February. The nice thing about this job is it's not a regular, full-time job. Bob and I get to work together, part-time, and travel is part of the deal. Win-Win!

As soon as the dust settles around here I'll give you more details... there should not be much dust since I've been thoroughly cleaning 1-2 times a day while waiting for the house to sell.

Waiting to get on the road,

Vicky & Bob Heron (& Capt. Jack)

How to work & live wherever and whenever you choose!

P.S. Our little Chihuahua Capt. Jack is not quite as enthused as we are about this move into the RV. He's taken several short jaunts in it with us and he's unimpressed with this moving house. He's a timid little fellow so we're thinking of getting him a brother or sister. He loves playing with other Chihuahuas and is less timid when he has someone to play with. I'll keep you posted on this development...