From Buyer’s Remorse to Dream Home: How Ginelle Cross Sold and Bought with Ease

When Ginelle Cross bought her first home in Ocean Township, NJ 07755, she was impressed by its size. But as the years passed, the 1985 property’s need for upgrades became clear — and as a first-time buyer, she hadn’t anticipated the scope or cost of renovations. Knowing it wasn’t her forever home, she held off on major investments.

Four years later, newly engaged and feeling the 2024 market was right for a profitable sale, Ginelle — an accountant — was ready to move. Still, the idea of juggling open houses and showings around her full-time job felt daunting.

Finding a Hassle-Free Option

A quick Google search for “how to sell a home conveniently” led her to Doorifi. The online model — with virtual home assessments, communication via email, text, and phone, and no need for endless showings — instantly appealed to her.

“The staff was very accommodating, very relatable,” she says. “It didn’t feel like a professional transaction. It felt like a personal one.”

She also discovered Doorifi’s trade-in program, which would allow her to sell her current home and buy her next one without the stressful overlap between closings.

The Competitive Edge

Doorifi made Ginelle an offer she felt was above market value. But finding her next home was a challenge — she had her heart set on Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, a sought-after neighborhood offering the same lifestyle at a more affordable price. At first, no listings fit her criteria.

While visiting family, Ginelle’s Doorifi Home Advisor, Ali, kept an eye on the market. When a pre-market listing in Tinton Falls appeared, Ali alerted her immediately. Because Doorifi gives buyers early access to its upcoming homes, Ginelle was able to view the property before the competition.

She “dropped everything” to see it. With no sellers living there, she could take her time exploring — even sitting on the floor in the middle of the living room to imagine life in the space. She knew instantly it was the one, and she made an offer that day.

Smooth Closing, Lasting Support

Ginelle had been nervous about the post-closing process, but her fears quickly faded.

“From closing and even after, Doorifi kept checking in,” she says. “The flexibility of this process gave us peace of mind.”

What began as a stressful first-home experience turned into a smooth and rewarding transition. Thanks to Doorifi, Ginelle not only sold her home without the hassle — she also secured her dream property in her ideal neighborhood.

“We definitely won in the end,” she says. “We literally would not have gotten the house if it hadn’t been for Doorifi.”