🏠💥 Are We Really Seeing an Unusual Amount of Real Estate Contract Cancellations?

Here’s What I’m Seeing (and Doing About It)

It’s being reported by agents across Chicagoland and beyond —
real estate contract cancellations are rising.

Deals are falling apart due to ❌ financing hiccups, 🔎 inspection issues, buyer cold feet, and sometimes, just plain poor handling.

And while yes, cancellations do happen, the truth is...
👉 They rarely happen in my transactions — and that’s not by luck.

🔍 Why My Deals Close When Others Fall Apart

It comes down to three simple things:
✅ Experience
✅ Strategy
✅ Knowing how to save a deal before it dies

When I list a home, I don’t just aim for “under contract.”
📈 I aim for closed and celebrated.

Here’s how I do it 👇

👤 1. Choosing the Right Buyer Is Everything

It’s tempting to jump at the highest number — but that can be a trap. 💸

A strong offer is about more than price. I look at:

• 💪 Buyer financing strength (pre-approval vs. true readiness)

• 🏦 The lender (some delay deals, others close fast)

• 💵 Earnest money deposit (how serious are they?)

• 🧑‍💼 Who’s representing them (a good buyer agent makes a difference)

🚫 I’ve walked away from high offers that were risky. Why?
Because I’m here to get you closed, not just in escrow.

📣 2. You Can’t Just List a Property — You Have to Create Demand

I don’t just throw your home on the MLS and wait.

I create buzz and urgency through:

• 📸 Professional photos that capture attention instantly

• ✍️ Compelling descriptions that speak to lifestyle

• 🎯 Targeted advertising on social and digital platforms

• 🎯 Strategic pricing to drive offers, not silence

When buyers see a home that looks in-demand, they bring stronger offers and act quickly.
Perception creates pressure — and pressure creates results.

🤝 3. Negotiation Doesn’t Stop at the Offer

Most deals that fall apart do so after the offer.

What happens next:

• 🧯 Inspection drama

• 📉 Low appraisal

• 😬 Financing anxiety

• 😡 Emotions get in the way

I don’t panic.
I diagnose the problem, then restructure the deal.

• Offer a credit? ✅

• Negotiate a repair? ✅

• Calm the nerves of a nervous buyer or push their lender? ✅

🧠 You can’t give up on a deal — you have to fight for it.

And sometimes, all it takes is a cool head and a sharp agent to save the closing.

🌟 4. Some Deals Just Need a Special Touch

Some agents freeze when deals wobble. Others ghost when it gets tough.

Not me. 💼

With over 20 years of experience, I’ve navigated:

• 🔄 Dual buy/sell deals

• 🏢 Tenant-occupied investment properties

• ⚖️ Condo board and HOA red tape

• 🛠 Inspection messes

• 💰 Appraisal gaps

No chaos. No guesswork.
Just a steady hand and the tools to get it done.

📞 Why Sellers Call Me First — and You Should Too

Listing your home is not just a transaction — it’s your equity, your next chapter, and your financial future.

You deserve an agent who will:

• 💬 Communicate clearly

• 🎯 Market aggressively

• 🔒 Protect the deal

• 🤝 Get it CLOSED

So before you hire someone because they’re “cheap” or “a family friend,” ask:

Who’s going to fight for your sale when things get complicated?

If you want someone who can market it, sell it, save it, and close it — I’m ready.

📲 Call Me Today

Frank “Campo” Campobasso
📍 Century 21 Circle
📞 Call or Text: 773-425-6265
🌐 www.camposellshouses.com
⭐ Read my 5-star reviews