CTH - that's a good idea about going back and visit once all of this is done. Provide another avenue of closure...
Anyway - heard back that the buyers were very satisfied that all of their concerns (punch list items) were addressed so we're on autopilot. As of Tuesday afternoon, I will no longer be a homeowner.
But this will give us a chance to stabilize our finances and move on - so that aspect of it is good...
For a pittance of a fee, the proceeds from the sale will be wired to the bank. I replied that it is a very good idea (avoid the hassle of dealing with a paper check and the USPS) and I gave them the info for an account which W and I have access to. W signed off on the idea without comment - which kind of surprised me. Then again - I have had to deal with all of the financial (and nearly all of the logistical) headaches of getting the house ready for this sale so I feel more at ease. With some of the proceeds, I plan on paying off the most recent house-related items (termite treatment, duct cleaning, new carpeting and the last-minute repair items) and then splitting the remainder between W and me.
There will be a lot more in terms of financials that W will have to make good on to get the slate closer to being an equal hit for each of us, but I can wait on that for another day...
Me 52, STBEX 52 D 17, S 12 M 20 years Em Sep since 2002, Phys Sep Sept 2009
