"How it happened gradually: I inherited the house in October 2021, fixed it up bit by bit, and finally listed it for sale in June 2025. How it happened suddenly: The house sold in 18 days. So how did I manage that? First, some context: The house is in a desirable location on the west side of Fort Worth. Mom bought it when I was a high school sophomore, and she lived alone for decades after I left for college."
"Now I live in South Florida. For years, I considered selling my Florida house and moving into the Fort Worth house. I made upgrades and repairs, but ultimately my wife and I decided not to move to Cowtown. I reluctantly said adios to El Tacorriendo (my favorite food truck) and Billy Bob's (the legendary honky tonk), and listed the house for sale."
The house was inherited in October 2021 and was gradually renovated before listing for sale in June 2025. The property sits in a desirable west Fort Worth neighborhood and had been owned and occupied by the owner's mother for decades. The owner lives in South Florida and ultimately decided not to relocate. The house sold in 18 days, far faster than the local July average of 53 days. The market felt like a buyer's market despite being labeled balanced by Realtor.com. The seller interviewed three agents, hired an experienced neighborhood specialist, completed targeted upgrades, and credited luck among the sale factors.
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