Lost and Found: How a Unique Home-Buying Strategy Helps Dreams Come True

When Your Dream Home Slips Away

Mark and Amanda had their hearts set on a beautiful colonial in North Haven. This summer paradise offered everything they wanted - a swimming pool, fenced-in yard, easy access to highways, and proximity to friends, family, and shopping. It was perfect. When their offer wasn't accepted, they were devastated. But thanks to my Lost and Found strategy, their story didn't end there.

The Dream to Doorstep Difference

I guide all our clients through my Dream to Doorstep process, whether they're buying, selling, or both. This comprehensive approach includes a powerful feature called Lost and Found - a systematic way to track homes that slip through our clients' fingers initially but might become available again.

Here's how Lost and Found works:

• Set up daily watch lists for properties

• Maintain communication with listing agents

• Submit backup offers when appropriate

• Track properties through closing

• Close the loop if clients purchase elsewhere

Turning Disappointment into Success

In Connecticut's current housing market, buyers face an uphill battle, especially when using a Hubbard clause. But remember:

Not every house that goes under contract makes it to closing.

Most failed contracts happen during the inspection phase - typically within the first 7-10 days after signing. That's exactly what happened with Mark and Amanda's dream home. When the original buyers backed out, my Lost and Found process immediately alerted us. We quickly reached out to the listing agent, confirmed our offer was still good, and successfully negotiated the contract.

Real Success Stories

Mark and Amanda now live happily in their perfect home. But they're not alone. Brandon's story proves the power of Lost and Found too. After losing his dream Wallingford home to a cash buyer, the sale fell through during inspection. Thanks to our active tracking, Brandon was first in line when the house returned to market - and today, he calls it home.

The Dream to Doorstep process isn't just about finding houses - it's about creating success stories. While disappointments may come, having the right processes in place can turn those letdowns into celebrations.

Remember: Your dream home might be lost today, but with the right strategy, it could be found tomorrow.