17/08/2026
π‘β¨ Throwback to another successful closing!
ππ» Not by might, nor by power, but by His grace.
This was a unit that ticked many boxes β
πΈ Corner unit
πΈ Mid-to-high floor
πΈ Unblocked views πΏπ€οΈ
But as with every property, buyers had their concerns too. π€
π The corner unit was perceived to be quite close to the neighbouring unit.
π Some rooms faced the road, so noise was a concern.
π¨ Renovation costs were another consideration.
π’ And being in a very mature estate, with the block already more than 40 years old, buyers had plenty of other units to choose from.
The HDB market was also slowing, which meant buyers had more options
When we first started, the sellers were confident that we could achieve a high price. πͺπ»π°
But as the months went by, the waiting game started to take its toll. β³
The fatigue of waiting for that βright offerβ started to set in.
Iβm truly thankful that the sellers continued to place their trust in me. β€οΈ
I shared the latest HDB updates π, recent transactions π§Ύ and my market analysis π so they could understand where the market was heading and make an informed decision.
And when the right offer eventually came along, they decided to accept it β even though it was below their initial expected valuation. π€π»
π Sometimes, we hope to achieve a record-breaking price.
But while waiting for that record, we also have to ask ourselves:
β Is it worth the time spent waiting?
β What about the holding costs?
β What about the opportunities we may be missing out on?
Orβ¦
ππ» Does it make better sense to accept a reasonable offer and move forward?
Thereβs no one-size-fits-all answer. Every property, every market and every sellerβs situation is different. π
But my role isnβt just to tell sellers what they want to hear.
Itβs to give them honest advice, market facts and realistic options so they can make the decision that makes the most sense for them. β€οΈβπ©Ή
Because sometimesβ¦
β¨ The best deal isnβt necessarily the highest price.
β¨ Itβs the decision that makes the most sense.
Another closing. π₯π
Another reminder that the right strategy matters just as much as the right price. ππ»β€οΈ