Buyer walkthrough video used to evaluate the home and support a successful offer strategy in a competitive West Bloomfield market.
Sold | West Bloomfield Home Won in Competitive Market with Sale Contingency
4372 MacQueen Drive, West Bloomfield Twp, MI 48323
Pine Lake Estates No. 4
3 Bedrooms | 3.1 Bathrooms | 2,857 Sq Ft | 3-Car Garage | Lake Privileges
Repeat Clients. Strategic Upgrade. Competitive Win.
These buyers previously trusted Designed Living Real Estate to sell their home in Pembroke Manor in Birmingham. When it came time to upgrade into their next home, they chose to work with us again — this time as buyers — to navigate a highly competitive West Bloomfield market.
👉 You can view their prior sale here: 657 Coolidge Road, Birmingham
Winning a Bidding War with a Sale Contingency
This home attracted immediate interest, and the buyers’ offer was contingent on the successful closing of their Birmingham sale — a condition many sellers hesitate to accept.
Through proactive communication with the listing agent, we gained insight into how to position the offer competitively while still protecting the buyers. We walked the buyers through every option, ensuring they felt confident — not pressured — and structured an offer that included a form of inspection contingency without weakening their position.
The result:
✔️ Offer accepted
✔️ Bidding war won
✔️ Buyers stayed within their comfort zone
Navigating Mortgage Hurdles Without Delaying the Close
As the transaction progressed, challenges arose during the mortgage process. Rather than allowing delays or confusion to derail the deal, we worked closely with the lender to help strategize solutions, clarify questions, and keep momentum moving forward — stepping in where guidance was needed.
Thanks to clear communication, buyer education, and coordinated problem-solving, the transaction closed on time, and the buyers successfully secured the home they truly wanted.
The Result
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Sold Price: $442,500
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Above Asking: Yes
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Days on Market: 4
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Buyer Contingency: Sale of prior home
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Outcome: Smooth closing in a competitive West Bloomfield market
This sale reflects what’s possible when strategy, timing, and communication align — even when conditions are complex.
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