A Fairy Tale Close: How We Sold "Bella Vista" in Under 10 Days(And Got Full Price!)

Picture this: You've just bought a beautiful new home in another state. You're excited, you're packing, and then the reality hits you — you have to sell your current house, and you only have 15 to 20 days to do it.

Cue the panic, right?

Not for Bunny.

Bunny is the kind of person who takes life by the horns. She's got energy for days, stories that will make your jaw drop (like the time she almost went on a date with John Wayne!), and when she needs something done, she doesn't mess around.

She knew she needed a real estate agent who could move mountains. So she did what any smart seller does: she went online. After reading through my 30+ 5-star reviews on Google and another 20+ on Realtor.com, she made her decision. She had planned to interview a whole lineup of agents, but those reviews told her everything she needed to know.

She hired me before we even shook hands.

4899 S Tropicana Drive — "Bella Vista" — San Ignacio Vistas II, Green Valley, AZ

The Clock Is Ticking... Let's Go!

When we finally met on a Thursday, the clock was already ticking loudly. But here at the Tom Freeland Team, we don't do panic. We do strategy.

Here is exactly how we executed this lightning-fast timeline:

The Magic of "Bella Vista"

Now, let's talk about the house itself — because 4899 S Tropicana Drive isn't just a house. It's a vibe.

Affectionately named "Bella Vista" (which translates to "beautiful view" in Spanish — a name proudly forged in wrought iron right on the garage door), this home is oozing with classic Southwest charm. Located in the gated San Ignacio Vistas II community in Green Valley, it boasts sweeping, majestic views of the Santa Rita Mountains that make you want to sit on the patio with a cup of coffee and just... breathe.

Inside? Pure character. We're talking a nearly six-foot-tall hookah in the great room that commands attention the moment you walk in, and stunning, ship-inspired brass finishes on the doors of the captain's suite, the Catalina room, and the nurse's quarters — lovingly installed by Bunny's late husband.

It wasn't just a property. It was a story waiting for its next author.

The great room — floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Santa Rita Mountains like a living painting

Grand entry with wrought iron security door and courtyard beyond

4899 S Tropicana Drive

San Ignacio Vistas II · Green Valley, AZ 85622

3 Bed · 2 Bath · 2,087 sq ft · 0.31 Acres

Sold: $440,000

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The Art of the Deal: Getting Full Price (And Then Some)

When you have a home this special, you don't settle.

The initial offer that came across my desk? It wasn't full price. But knowing Bunny's tight timeline and the true value of "Bella Vista," I rolled up my sleeves and went to work. Through strong, strategic negotiations, I didn't just get the buyer to come up — I secured a full-price offer of $440,000.

But I didn't stop there. Moving out of state is stressful enough, so I negotiated terms that allowed Bunny to leave the majority of her heavy furniture right there in the home. Zero moving stress. Just pack the bags and head to the next adventure.