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Different price expectations led to an agreement with shared upside
The seller and Steve saw the resale value differently. They agreed on a purchase price with an additional payment if the eventual sale exceeded an agreed threshold.
Ready for change, careful about the offer
The owner was ready for a fresh start after significant personal changes. He believed the Warrenton townhouse could sell for more than Steve’s estimate and had reservations about another company’s contract.
Making room for both views
Steve offered a lower initial purchase price with an agreement to share some of the upside if the renovated home sold above an agreed amount. The arrangement acknowledged the seller’s view without assuming that a higher resale price was certain.
The seller shared in the stronger result
The seller followed the renovation’s progress. The home ultimately sold for more than Steve expected, and the seller received an additional payment. This was a transaction-specific arrangement with its own terms, rather than a standard promise for every seller.
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Talk with Steve & StacyBased on Steve and Stacy’s account of this purchase. Arrangements described are specific to this transaction.