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Experience also shows that often the place that is NOT "decluttered" in the least has VERY unmotivated sellers -- to the point where even in this depressed market an offer for FULL LIST will sort have 'em say "eh"...
Should these lazy sellers eventually get around to saying "OK, we'll take your offer" these same sleepy headed sellers will then ask for a long close, and odds are on the morning of that close there is still a significant amount of stuff that "they'd love do you have, but they'll take it back if you decide you don't care for it"... In other words a pile of worthless junk that they MIGHT come back for in 6 months...
Whenever you look at a home that the sellers seem way to comfortable having every surface covered with their personal stuff be very cautious...
As someone who can see beyond that, I love a house that shows ugly in that regard. It probably drives away others, and I have less competition in driving up the price.
If the house is what I want, I could not care less if they have swastika wall paper, dark purple paint and shag carpet. I would just factor the cost of replacing all that in the offer.
As someone who can see beyond that, I love a house that shows ugly in that regard. It probably drives away others, and I have less competition in driving up the price.
If the house is what I want, I could not care less if they have swastikawall paper, dark purple paint and shag carpet. I would just factor the cost of replacing all that in the offer.
Me too. I actually prefer it. Old wall paper, odd colors and filth are cosmetic issues and easy to correct. So long as the seller is motivated to trade, I am game to negotiate.
Having said this, most buyers will not consider places like this.
Most of the houses I've truly loved (my market is older) have had hideous paint. Ugly blues, funky greens, purples and pinks. I don't care because I was looking for a house to restore. The house we bought actually has pink and blue walls that won't be staying. I CAN visualize how she'll look restored with beautiful wallcoloring and redone hardwood floors.
If I were in the market for a newer house in move in condition I'd pass on a hideous paint scheme.
Remember the days when you basically knew that no matter where you moved, everything would have to be re-done, as not everyone has different tastes.
The HGTV era, really have made it out that "Buyers" seem so demanding and really want a home that they can just move in, place their furniture and call it a day.
Last I checked, it don't work that way.
When I moved, the previous owner had nice things, but all the wrong colors, so everything had to be replaced, and I'm sure if I move, the next buyer will have to change everything I have....
What is so hard about imagining your own stuff in someones elses house??????
Even in this market, a well appointed and decorated home will usually sell faster and for more money than a similar home that is just so-so. And if the similar home is filthy......well there's gold in that filth.
A professional cleaning team can make most places absolutely squeaky clean, in a day.
Out of a dozen or so houses I have owned, how many have I moved in with out redoing? NONE...always like an older home with personality even if it is evil, lol. A good challenge is what I look for and as long as it is structurally sound I am happy. Now as for being a seller right now....I did neutralize it and wish I hadn't since I am still waiting for a buyer....
Location: Mokelumne Hill, CA & El Pescadero, BCS MX.
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Did you ever notice how commercials for paint manufacturers never have Navajo White in their ads? They're always portraying homes with lots of color!
My wife can't visualize anything (so what?), but I can. It's the stuff that makes the world go 'round.
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