Elizabeth Willers with SERHANT sold a condo at 459 Enclave Place, Lakeland, FL 33803, in Grasslands Golf & Country Club, while simultaneously helping her clients buy a condo at 612 Grasslands Village Circle, Lakeland, FL 33803. The buyers' offer on 612 Grasslands Village Circle was contingent on selling their old condo first, so Elizabeth had to get 459 Enclave Place under contract fast. An offer came in just in time, and both transactions — the sale and the purchase — closed on the same day. It's a real example of what it takes to coordinate a contingent, double-closing sale inside a golf course community like Grasslands.
What Happened: A Contingent Sale Against the Clock
Selling one home and buying another at the same time is one of the trickiest moves in real estate, and it's especially common in Grasslands, where residents often sell a single-family home or villa to move into a lower-maintenance condo within the same community.
That's exactly the situation these clients were in. They wanted to buy a condo at 612 Grasslands Village Circle, but their offer was contingent on first selling their existing condo at 459 Enclave Place. Contingent offers are a hard sell to a seller on the other side of a competing deal — nobody wants to wait on a sale that might fall through. That meant the clock started the moment the 612 Grasslands Village Circle offer was accepted: 459 Enclave Place needed a qualified buyer, fast.
How the 459 Enclave Place Sale Came Together
Elizabeth priced, marketed, and got 459 Enclave Place in front of buyers immediately. With the Grasslands Village purchase hanging on it, there wasn't room for a slow rollout or a soft launch. An offer came in with very little runway left before the contingency deadline — in her words, "in the nick of time."
Coordinating a Double Closing in Grasslands
Once 459 Enclave Place was under contract, the next challenge was timing both closings to land on the same day: the sale of 459 Enclave Place and the purchase of 612 Grasslands Village Circle. Double closings require constant coordination between two title companies, two sets of lenders (or a cash buyer), inspection and repair timelines, and two closing tables — all while making sure neither deal slips and strands the other. Per the clients' own account, Elizabeth also coordinated a trusted handyman to handle repairs so nothing held up either closing.
Both transactions closed the same day, exactly as planned.
What This Means If You're Buying or Selling in Grasslands
This kind of contingent, same-day double closing comes up often in Grasslands because so many moves here are lateral — from a villa on Laurel Glen into a condo at Grasslands Village or the Enclave, or the reverse. If you're planning a similar move, a few things matter most:
- Pricing your current home to sell fast without leaving money on the table, since your purchase timeline depends on it.
- Structuring the contingency so it's attractive enough for the seller on your purchase to accept.
- Having a plan for repairs and inspections on both sides so neither deal is delayed by the other.
For more on preparing a home to sell quickly in this community, see Lock-and-Leave Living in Laurel Glen at Grasslands and the full Seller's Guide. If you're on the buying side of a contingent deal, the Buyer's Guide walks through what to expect.
About Grasslands Golf & Country Club, Lakeland FL
Grasslands Golf & Country Club is a private, gated golf community within the Oakbridge area of Lakeland, FL 33803, built around an 18-hole championship course originally designed by Jerry Pate and Bob Cupp. The community includes single-family homes, villas, and condo pockets like the Enclave and Grasslands Village, plus a clubhouse, swim and tennis facilities, and walking trails. It's a popular spot for buyers looking to downsize from a larger home into low-maintenance condo living without leaving the neighborhood — which is exactly what drove this transaction. See the full Grasslands Golf & Country Club Community guide for current listings, amenities, and neighborhood data.
What the Clients Said
Kathleen Cole left this review after her closing:
"We had a great experience working with our realtor Elizabeth Willers with Serhant. She went above and beyond to make the entire buying and selling process as smooth as possible. One thing that really stood out was how she coordinated with a trusted handyman to take care of repairs and helped manage all the small details that needed attention before we could close on both our old condo and our new townhome. She was there at every turn to make us as sellers and as buyers happy and satisfied.
Elizabeth was always responsive, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in making sure everything stayed on track. Her dedication and attention to detail gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process. We truly couldn't have asked for a better realtor and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
See more client stories on the Testimonials page.
Who Is Elizabeth Willers?
Elizabeth Willers is a full-time Realtor®, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, and team leader of the Willers Homes Team with SERHANT, based in Lakeland, FL. She has lived in Lakeland since 1991 and specializes in golf course communities like Grasslands, along with luxury, waterfront, and relocation listings across Polk County, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, and Bradenton. Every listing includes free staging, and marketing runs through SERHANT's global platform and video production. Read more on the About Elizabeth page.
FAQ: Buying and Selling in Grasslands Golf & Country Club
Can I sell my current home and buy a new one in Grasslands at the same time?
Yes. This is a common move in Grasslands, especially from a single-family home or villa into a condo at the Enclave or Grasslands Village. It requires a contingent offer on the purchase and a fast, well-priced sale on the home you're leaving, coordinated so both closings land close together — sometimes the same day.
What is a contingent offer, and why does it matter in a double closing?
A contingent offer means your purchase is conditioned on selling your current property first. Sellers on the other side of that deal take on risk by accepting it, so the contingent home has to sell quickly and reliably to keep the purchase alive.
What is a double closing?
A double closing is when a sale and a purchase close on the same day, back to back. It takes coordination between two title companies, inspection timelines, and often repair work on both properties so neither transaction holds up the other.
What areas within Grasslands have condos versus single-family homes?
Grasslands includes single-family homes and executive homesites in areas like Heritage Lakes, villas in Laurel Glen, and condo communities including the Enclave and Grasslands Village. Current listings by area are on the Grasslands neighborhood page.
Who should I work with to sell and buy in Grasslands at the same time?
Look for an agent who has actually managed a contingent double closing in the community, not just single sales. Elizabeth Willers has coordinated same-day sell-and-buy closings within Grasslands and can walk you through pricing, contingency structure, and timeline planning. Contact Elizabeth or call/text (863) 521-4164.
Thinking About a Similar Move?
If you're weighing a sale and a purchase in Grasslands, Laurel Glen, or Heritage Lakes, get a free home valuation before you price your current property, and let's map out a contingency timeline that actually works.
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