I spent part of last week showing property in Rancho Mirage, CA. It was part work and part fun as my client is also a long term friend. We looked at property, lunched, looked at more property, stopped for happy hour then went back to the condo we were staying at and eliminated prospective properties. The second day followed the same routine. We soon narrowed a list of thirty-two homes down to a short list of three.
My client is single, so all the fixer candidates were tossed aside without a second glance. She is simplifying her life, not taking on a major remodeling project. Consequently, the kitchens and bathrooms were the first to receive in-depth scrutiny. If they passed the "I can live with this" test we completed the property tour, if not, we locked up and left.
Location eliminated many lovely properties. Peace and quite are high on her list. If a few moment's repose on the patio revealed street noise we moved on.
Scent matters more than you may think, in fact, it may even cost a seller a sale. If your home does not pass the buyer's sniff test you can be almost certain you will never receive a contract from them. One vacant home reeked of musty odors--could that be mold or mildew? Another home's air was heavy with the smell of years of tobacco smoke. Yet another smelled of long gone pets. Many homes failed my buyer's sniff test.
The fortunate three she selected as potential homes to make an offer on all shared one thing in common: They were clean, upgraded and smelled fresh. Not only does scent matter, it also sells.
Norma Toering & Team RE/MAX Palos Verdes Realty
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