How Matthews™ Achieved a Rapid All-Cash Retail Close Following Years of Market Exposure

Matthews™ facilitated the $1,750,000 sale of a 7,819-square-foot restaurant property, Lou’s Tivoli Gardens, located in Surprise, Arizona. The Matthews™ agents were engaged to market the asset after years of unsuccessful listing efforts by other firms. Within five days of the property appearing on third-party websites, a qualified buyer was under contract. An all-cash transaction closed in just 48 days, allowing the client to move forward with long-awaited retirement plans.

 

Challenge

Previous listing efforts by multiple brokerage firms had failed to produce a successful sale, creating significant market fatigue. After more than 38 years in the restaurant industry, the seller was ready to retire but had been unable to achieve that goal. Recognizing both the urgency and the history of the assignment, the Matthews™ agents developed a strategy focused on repositioning the opportunity and creating immediate market momentum. Their objective was to deliver a timely execution that restored confidence in the sales process.

 

Strategy

Drawing upon Matthews’™ extensive proprietary database and long-standing industry relationships, the agents introduced the opportunity to a highly targeted network of qualified buyers. Strategic outreach complemented the property’s exposure on third-party listing platforms, maximizing visibility from day one. Consistent communication and a focused marketing approach generated immediate interest despite the property’s previous time on the market. This proactive execution resulted in the first qualified buyer moving directly into contract.

 

Result

An all-cash buyer was secured from the initial group engaged, streamlining negotiations and minimizing transaction risk. Escrow closed in only 48 days, exceeding the seller’s expectations for both speed and certainty. The Matthews™ agents successfully delivered the outcome the client had been pursuing for years, making it possible to retire and begin traveling with his wife. The transaction demonstrated the value of targeted marketing, established relationships, and disciplined execution.