Client story · Closed October 8, 2026
A Tight Deadline, Room for Farm Animals, and a Team That Kept Showing Up
How S² Home Partners helped Sasha and her family purchase a Northeast Florida home under difficult circumstances
When Sasha found us on Facebook and called, her family needed help quickly. Their rent-to-own arrangement had fallen apart, and they were facing eviction from their rental.
They needed more than a place to move. They needed enough land for their farm animals, a home within their budget, and a closing timeline that would help them avoid a gap in housing.
Finding a Home Without Settling
We immediately connected the family with Rob Crowther at OVM Financial to get preapproved. Rob could work toward a 14-day closing, giving us a financing option that matched their urgent situation.
As we toured properties, we noticed the pressure was pushing the family toward homes that needed substantial work and raised health and safety concerns. We understood why they felt they had to compromise, but we wanted them to have a clearer picture of what those homes could require after moving in.
Then we found a foreclosure property with potential. It was listed above their budget, but we saw an opportunity to negotiate.
We negotiated the price from $225,000 to $215,000, along with $3,000 in seller concessions.
Working Through Well and Septic Problems
Further investigation revealed that the property shared a well with a neighboring home and had septic issues that needed to be addressed.
A new well was installed, but other agreed-upon repairs remained unfinished—even after we had been told they were complete.
With the family’s move approaching, we coordinated with the septic company that had performed the inspection to address the outstanding work. Sarah Fuller and her husband also went to the property to spread grass seed and hay over the drain field. We hired a handyman to complete the remaining repairs.
For us, advocating for this family meant following up, checking progress, and helping move the work forward.
Getting the Closing Across the Finish Line
On closing day, we still needed final documents and could not reach the listing agent. The title company connected us directly with the seller so we could resolve the outstanding items and complete the closing.
Both the seller and the title company expressed appreciation for our communication and determination to keep the transaction moving.
Despite the setbacks, Sasha and her family closed on their home.
What This Experience Means to Us
An urgent move can make buyers feel like they have to accept whatever is available. Our job is to help them understand their options, identify concerns, and make informed decisions—even when time is short.
This purchase required negotiation, careful follow-through, repair coordination, and persistence. We were grateful to help this family move forward with a home and land suited to their needs.
Facing a complicated move or searching for a property with land? Let’s talk through your situation and build a plan.
Get startedSarah Fuller & Sarah Luther
S² Home Partners | Momentum Realty
