Ever run scared from a “vacant” home? Early one morning I punched the codes into the lockbox of a go-show, unoccupied property to preview by request. The huge house was void of furniture but the construction details kept me engaged as I moved from one big space to another. The awful curb appeal made this property a sleeper but the interior was unexpectedly nice.
I was checking out the kitchen when I imagined hearing a creaky hinge at work. I gripped my cell phone and listened. Was I really alone? I called out and no one answered. Would I venture into the basement? Not! I quickened my pace around the rest of the house, trying not to get carried away. On the upper level I opened the double doors into the master suite and saw an improvised, empty bed on the floor. My fear was then a reality, and I wasted no time getting out of there. Did I surprise a squatter? I think so. The out-of-area listing agent had no idea.
Has anyone run into any weird situations with all these vacant properties?
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