Appliances Have Arrived! .... Well, almost ...

OK -- I like Home Depot and Lowe's, both. This time I got my appliances from Lowe's because my credit is tied up at Home Depot on a water heater purchase and installation. That's why it's a good idea to have accounts at both Home Depot and Lowe's -- they're basically the same, anyway, except one is orange and the other is blue, right?

Well, I was told last night (Friday) that the appliances would be delivered between 3-pm and 6-pm. So, I show up at 3-pm and I wait. And I wait ... and wait some more!

Finally, at 5:45 pm I get a call from the delivery crew and I am told they are "running a little behind" and I'd see them in about 45 minutes. So ... I wait some more!

They do show up and unload the appliances and, oh, by the way .... my dishwasher was damaged at the warehouse, so they did not bring it. A replacement is on order and I should see it in a week or two! What?! My contractor is expecting to install the dishwasher this week! OK - don't panic! I'll contact Lowe's on Monday and see what I can do to expedite delivery.

This should pose no delay since my contractor has about two more weeks of work left to complete the job and get the little details ironed out. So I'm not concerned - yet.

Interest Is Building!

It seems my advertising on Craig's List is building some interest! The house is getting better, but I'm not ready to post more pictures or video just yet. My contractor is on a much-needed family vacation to Italy for 10 days. I'm anxious for him to return and finish up. There is about 1-1/2 to 2 weeks worth of final details to get the job done, but it will be finished very soon!

I received three inquiries about the property today. I think the selling season is now in full swing. I need the final touches done quickly so I can get on to the next project!

I'll post some video and pictures by the middle of next week. Come back again!

Go view my flyer on For Sale By Owner: http://www.owners.com/WTG7380

Starting To Look Like A Home ...

Much more progress has been made. The counter tops have been installed, the plumber has been in and we now have toilets and sinks! The tile has been laid and some painting has been done. The carpet will be laid Friday or Monday.

I'm still waiting for the exterior doors to be replaced and storms installed - but we are getting further along now and it's getting exciting.

I've already had some calls from interested parties. They want to know if my renovations are on schedule. I assure them that things will be done by the end of the month, as anticipated, and to stay tuned! I will purchase the applicances this week and have them delivered next weekend. Hopefully I will be able to get much better pictures and video by then for you to see how this place has been transformed.

I hope the landscape company gets on site soon, too, to clean up the yard and do some maintenance to make the place much more appealing from the curb.

Once I can get some nice interior photos, I will update my online marketing material and really start generating interest in this property.

Thanks for stopping by and checking on my progress ...