In light of the post about "cleaning your home" before someone shows it, I thought this post would be appropriate to re-blog.  Funny thing how foul odors turn people off.

Via Belinda Spillman Colorado Real Estate Professional (Cornerstone Homes/Metro Brokers Marina Square):

frigI wrote a blog yesterday about how some houses smell to high heavens when we are out on showings.

I received a comment about refrigerators and it reminded me of a situation I ran in to with Will a few months back.

We were frantically trying to find a home for a buyer because his home had gone under contract.  Not sure why he was surprised by this.  Afterall, isn't that why he hired us???? 

Anyway, we were in a bank owned property.  It was vacant (obviously) and pretty clean inside.  I think the water and power had been shut off, but no problem, it was the middle of the day so we did not need lights.

We were looking in every nook and cranny of the home.  I was in the kitchen and had my hand on the refrigerator door.  Just as I tugged to open it, Will said "Don't open that door".

Alas, the damage had been done. I looked inside and thought I was looking into the Black Lagoon and creatures would be oozing out at any moment.  It was covered with slimy black mold inside.

Then the smell just about knocked me off my feet. 

The buyer and Will and I made a bee-line for the front door.  We never found fresh air so welcoming. 

Once we were outside, Will asked why I would do such a stupid thing.  I punched him and we moved on to the next home.

Lesson learned: never open the refrigerator door in vacant homes.

 

Belinda Spillman
Cornerstone Homes Realty
Metro Brokers Marina Square
(303) 884-2026
www.BelindaSellsColorado.com

Belinda1126@hotmail.com

Will Nesbitt About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria / Nesbitt Realty. Will is a realtor who specializes in condos, townhouses and single family real estate in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Check with him for condos on the metro or for Northern VA relocation resources. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.
 

4 Comments on Don't Open That Door ..... Oh No!!!!!!

JUL
10
2011
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Will I have not found anything like that in a house, but I have been in houses that I held my breath until I could get out of there. 
10:02pm • #1
JUL
11
2011
210,274 Points Hit Router Called Shot Master

Hi Will I agree that is horrid-I had one last week-- occupied that the dog smell was overpowering
3:27am • #2
JUL
12
2011
537,718 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Good Morning Will, a great post with a good point to remember.  An excellent choice to put up again.
7:22am • #3
JUL
14
2011
522,944 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Will, it is my unfortunate chore to deal with those Black Lagoons.  And, I know plenty of realtors who also learned the hard way (like Belinda). 
9:59pm • #4

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