We know there are still some things that the house needs and a few things still in need of repair–yet a “perfect” house in this area sells for even more.

But the buyer objected and insisted on some remediation: new furnace and swamp cooler, replacing aluminum wiring… Things that, while achievable, aren’t on our personal roadmap.

No, I think we’ve done quite enough to the house and it’s time for somebody else to pick up where we’re leaving off.

Yes, we can negotiate the price a bit, but I’m afraid we don’t have the time or resources to attain somebody else’s goals just now.