Published December 31, 2025

A Strategic Sale Perfectly Timed How Patience Trust and Preparation Led to a Full Price Cash Offer in Clark County

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Written by Dave Sobolik

Luxury Home, Washougal Wa


A Strategic Sale Perfectly Timed How Patience Trust and Preparation Led to a Full Price Cash Offer in Clark County

Selling a home is not always about speed. Sometimes the most successful sales come down to patience timing and trusting the right strategy.

This is the story of a Clark County seller who knew what he wanted trusted the process and was willing to wait until the moment was right. Together we navigated the market thoughtfully prepared the property meticulously and ultimately achieved a result that exceeded expectations a full list price all cash offer in just seven days even in a challenging 2025 market.

The Beginning A Relationship Built Before the Listing

This journey started long before the home ever hit the MLS.

My business partner Jonathan Romano initially met the seller through Royal Oaks where they connected as fellow golfers. It was a natural relationship first introduction with no pressure and no rush just a conversation that eventually turned into a real estate plan.

When we officially sat down to discuss selling it was clear from the start this was not going to be a traditional rushed listing.

The Seller Mindset Calm Thoughtful and Intentional

At the time the seller was living comfortably in the main home while his daughter occupied the guest house. Meanwhile he was in the process of building a new custom home something he had dreamed about for years.

Because of that time was on his side.

He was not overwhelmed or anxious. He was not chasing the market. He simply had one clear priority. When I sell I want to sell at a specific number.

When we first evaluated the property the reality was simple the market was not quite there yet.

Instead of pushing him to sell immediately which unfortunately happens far too often in our industry we advised him to wait. We explained the data the market trajectory and the strategy needed to get him where he wanted to be.

The Strategy Locking In Early and Letting the Market Catch Up

We secured the listing a year and a half before going to market.

During that time we monitored market trends in Clark County and surrounding metro areas. We quietly marketed the property off market to local agents. We advised on improvements that would maximize long term value. We built anticipation for when the home would eventually launch.

Most importantly we stayed aligned with the seller goal not ours.

When market values finally reached the number he had envisioned from the start we knew it was time.

Preparing the Property Elevating Every Detail

The main residence had been immaculately maintained. It was clean well cared for and beautifully landscaped. The guest house however needed attention.

With dogs having lived there it required deep cleaning and odor remediation fresh interior paint floor refinishing and trim touch ups.

Our goal was simple make the guest house feel just as impressive as the main home.

Once the physical preparation was complete we elevated the presentation even further with professional staging high end photography and cinematic videography. We launched teaser videos before the home went live and produced long form video tours designed to attract out of state buyers relocating to Southwest Washington.

The Marketing Plan Local Precision and National Reach

This was not a list it and hope strategy.

We implemented a multi channel targeted marketing plan that included professional photography and video across all platforms short form and long form video marketing email campaigns sent to more than twelve thousand local agents reverse prospecting by directly calling agents with buyers searching for homes like this outreach to referral partners in California Seattle and other feeder markets geo targeted digital advertising focused on ideal buyer profiles and strategic open house execution.

Every step was intentional. Every audience was curated.

Going Live in a Challenging Market and Standing Firm

We went live in spring of 2025 the day after tariffs hit which slowed buyer activity across the market.

Even so the home generated over six thousand MLS views thousands of social media impressions more than a dozen private showings and strong open house attendance despite being on market only seven days.

When an offer came in it was aggressive several hundred thousand dollars below list.

We did not flinch.

We confidently demonstrated the home value its uniqueness in the Clark County luxury market and the lack of comparable inventory. We negotiated strategically and never lost sight of the seller goal.

The result was a full list price two point two million dollar all cash offer accepted within seven days with no price reductions and no inspection concessions.

Closing the Chapter Relief Confidence and a Seamless Transition

By the time closing day arrived the seller had already moved into his new home. This sale was not stressful. It was affirming.

He felt relieved that the process was smooth confident that waiting had been the right decision proud of the outcome and appreciative of the professionalism organization and strategy throughout.

What mattered most to him was that he never felt pressured. He trusted the process trusted our guidance and saw firsthand how patience paired with the right strategy delivers exceptional results.

Final Thoughts for Sellers in Clark County

This sale was not about luck.

It was about timing the market rather than chasing it. Preparation instead of pressure. Strategy instead of speed. Trust built through clear communication.

When you work with myself and Jonathan Romano you are not getting one agent. You are getting two top one percent agents in Clark County over forty years of combined experience and a proven results driven approach designed to protect your best interests.

Sometimes the best move is waiting for the right one.


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