Five years after his mother’s death, Waldemar decided to sell an apartment which had belonged to his parents since 1970. Over many years, the property located in Warsaw’s district of Mokotów has etched itself into the family history. The flat reminded Waldemar of his first high school friendships. He moved out of there after 11 years to start a new life with his wife.
As he himself says – he usually grows more attached to people than to places. Whenever he recalls his parents’ flat, he just focuses on the people i.e. himself, his sister, their school pals and the beginnings of his relationship with his wife. For Waldemar, the interior of his Mokotów-based flat carries some unmeasurable sentimental value. Yet, the apartment itself, now uninhabited by the people he knew in the past, seems to be filled with void. Waldemar did not need any proof of ownership to safeguard his precious memories. On the contrary, he wanted to breathe new life and new energy into the flat that had been in his family for so long. Therefore, he resolved to sell it with no regrets.
How did Waldemar get to SonarHome?
Although many good things in life happen by chance, most of us do not count on luck when making major investment decisions. In such circumstances, we analyse alternative options, ask questions, check Google reviews or forums and make calculations. However, Waldemar developed his opinion on SonarHome by a pure accident. He knew from the start that he needed a real estate agent when selling his flat. In fact, he had never dealt in property transactions both in his career and private life, so selling his flat independently might be too hard for him. He chose SonarHome because he came across an interview on the Internet in which the Company’s founder and CEO talked about his business ideas. For Waldemar, who had been dealing with new technologies in his professional career, SonarHome’s modern web-based business seemed friendly. He had no doubts that this was a business model he could trust:
– It’s all very transparent! – says Waldemar – It was all clear and easy to explain, without any fuss at all! Their approach: acquiring assets, investing, creating added value and online presentation – well, all this opened up new prospects. I really liked their website which included lots of information. Apart from contacting them by phone, I could also contact them electronically, and they enabled me to view the market. So I liked it a lot. That is why I stopped looking for other agents. They offered me all that I needed.
Free valuation of Waldemar's property at SonarHome
Right after entering our website, Waldemar decided to use our property valuation algorithm. He was keen to know what the actual transaction price of his flat was. He managed to determine the price on his own, using a very simple tool available at SonarHome’ website. Moreover, apart from the property valuation tool, Waldemar also obtained a detailed report concerning his flat, thus collecting all basic information which eventually helped him to sell his property safely.
– Even though the transactional prices at that time were a bit higher than my actual sales price, we had difficulty in reaching prospective buyers. And I just wanted to get over it. I did not care much about getting 10 percent more. The most fundamental thing for me was to get over that stage and pass this flat on to someone who would breathe new life into it. And I managed to do this.
Selling the flat with SonarHome
When selling his flat, Waldemar made use of Digital Broker. It is an expert support service dedicated for customers selling their properties on the free market. SonarHome helps its customers to safely go through subsequent stages of the sales process and this was what happened to Waldemar. One expert visit to the flat was enough to prepare the right offer, and Ewelina, our property advisor, took care of the entire process. The advisor’s task was to find the best buyer for her customer.
– Digital Broker helped me to prepare the best offer and find the best buyer – Waldemar says – Well, I did not have to bother, visit different companies, talk to people, bring people in, or make presentations of the flat. And that’s it. Simple! – he adds.
What Waldemar appreciated most in co-operation with Ewelina was their smooth mutual communication, clear information on every issue related to the sales process, and effective handling of the entire transaction. His flat was photographed and described in a professional way, so that the sales offer was really attractive, transparent and fair. Ewelina also handled the affairs of the hitherto tenant residing at Waldemar’s flat. Thanks to her assistance, he did not have to deal with it himself. As he says:
– I resolved that I would not wait with this any longer. I just wanted to sell this flat within one year. I might have sold it for a better price if I were really patient, but I just wanted to be done with it. It’s not a matter of calculations. I just have another place of my own, and I love that place and I am very happy with it.
Finding the right buyer – The key to success
When Ewelina found the prospective buyers Waldemar had no doubt that Maria and her son would make the perfect new owners of his flat. The decision to sell was facilitated by a small, amusing quid pro quo - the potential buyer of the flat had the same surname as Waldemar's former family doctor. Maria’s kind-heartedness and openness just reassured him that it was a great decision. As he himself recalls:
– It was really good to know that the prospective buyers were such nice and friendly folks. I just thought: Well, that’s cool that a new cheerful life will be brought to this apartment. They will make this place more joyful and start their new life there.
All the sales formalities were quickly completed. Waldemar had been well-prepared for this transaction and completed all the necessary documents and expert opinions required by the buyer. So when he met Maria and her son he decided to sell them his flat with no delay. Evelina handled the entire process and all that Waldemar had to do was to make his presence at the notary’s office to finalise the deal. Just one last signature and the process was completed with the same ease as it had from the start.
Happy ending after the sale of the flat
Waldemar is not a big fan of urban life. He simply can’t stand all those large blocks of flats, gated communities, heavy traffic and the ubiquitous concrete. He has been living in the countryside near Warsaw for a long time now, and since he retired last year, he has enjoyed all the things he cherishes most in the country such as the peace and quiet, the greenery and the fresh air. And music too! Waldemar just loves music and whenever he returns home he always turns on his favourite radio station. He reads books, socialises and drives his wife to and from work. These are the joys of his life and this is what he would like to focus on.
– I have the peace of mind now – says Waldemar and adds – This is what I’ve always dreamt of. I do not have to rush anymore. People who are gone will always remain in our memories. That sales transaction has just closed another chapter of my life. Now a new chapter will be opened by those nice people there. And that’s really cool!