I recently wrote another article on this subject here regarding a different Oak Lawn condo for sale.  That listing was listed with no mention of the in-unit laundry room it offered.  And it was a nice sized laundry room that an owner could use a full-sized washer and dryer in.  But the listing agent did not show that this laundry room existed.  That is a huge thing!

In-unit laundry rooms bring more money to sellers.  They are more desirable by buyers and can sell a property quicker.  This unit was priced well, but if the laundry room had been listed it would have been shown to many more buyers and could have garnered more and higher offers.  It is under contract but I bet the potential buyer got a terrific deal. 

Today, I saw an even better deal (a steal) that was listed incorrectly

I don't want to go into too much detail as I did write up an offer for my buyer.  This was a great unit that was priced almost 50% less than what I believe a true market value would be.  I had previewed it the other day because it stated that there was no garage.

This is a style of condo building in the area that has 4 units per building and 4 garages.  However, the MLS print-out said "no garage."  I couldn't understand it because it did say "in-unit laundry" room/hook-up.  Knowing these units, I am aware that the laundry rooms are located in the garage. 

I called the listing office (they do not answer the phones, ever) and left two messages.  They never called me back. 

I couldn't get the key to work in any of the garages

I had previewed this property and even though I saw that there wasn't a garage per the MLS listing, my curiosity got the best of me and I tried the keys in each of the 4 garages downstairs.  None of them opened.

Today, when I was with my buyers, I handed the key over to one of them and he was able to open the door.  Lo and behold, there was the laundry room in the garage, that is heated with an automatic door opener.  I'm just hoping other agents don't know better to check the garage or are having trouble getting in, too.

This is the best deal I've seen out there.  I hope my buyers get it.  If they weren't interested I would be making phone calls trying to find someone else to bid on it or might even bid on it myself, although I just recently purchased a condo in Scottsdale, AZ.

So if you're looking for property for sale in Oak Lawn, IL call me at 708-536-8200 or use the "Email me" link to the right.  Search the Oak Lawn MLS to see everything that is currently available for sale.