Absolutely Exquisite Home for Sale - Sure You Betcha


When I hear or see the words 'Absolutely Exquisite" I expect to see a home that is just that..."Absolutely Exquisite?  Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't you expect the same thing?  Today I met several contractors at a Phoenix  home that an investor is purchasing. And low and behold as I drove up to the home I noticed a sign ryder stating 'Absolutely Exquisite".  Huh?  For some reason I didn't notice this sign ryder previously and it sure as heck is so far from the truth it's just plain silly.

The home was purchased at a good price and we all knew there were items that were needed to bring the home back up to standard.  Here's the list:

  1. New carpet
  2. New tile
  3. Painted inside & Out
  4. New appliances
  5. New light fixtures
  6. Back yard re-sodded
 
All in all it could total about $15 to $20K if the investor decided to go full boat and install 
granite countertops to replace the outdated pink ones plus a few more big items.  

Does this sound like an "Absolutely Exquisite" home to you?  No! Of course it doesn't.  What drives someone to advertise a home that is needing a lot of work to market a home in such a manner.  I honestly don't get it. I never have and never will understand why one would 'lure' people in with advertising such as this - only to find out it, in fact it clearly needs updating - big time.  I mean hello - even the carpet had huge stains right in the middle of the floor.  
 
Now I understand this is a pet peeve of mine. I've written about it before and probably will again. I just wish agents would get a clue and describe the home honestly and truthfully.  Just do it please - pretty please with strawberries on top and maybe even chocolate!  Thanks!
 
 

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8 Comments on Absolutely Exquisite Home for Sale - Sure You Betcha

OCT
03
2011
780,463 Points 97 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Doesn't sound "exquisite" to me Anna. but it does sound like it could be if updated.
1:08am • #1
989,088 Points 82 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but lets get real here people............I'm with you on this one Miss Banana.
5:34am • #2
587,113 Points 46 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Anna -

Sounds like a case of trying to keep a seller happy to me.

Best regards from The Q and hope you enjoy a productive week ahead.

 
9:01am • #3
640,197 Points 53 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Anna,  That is funny.  Maybe it was the only sign ryder this agent had left and thought what the heck - I'll throw it on there.  Truth in advertising is always a controversial subject.  Hope the deal works out.
11:10am • #4
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I've never understood the one liner excitement statements on sign riders anyway. 
11:46am • #5
498,655 Points 150 Featured Posts Outside Blog Hit Router Called Shot Master

Anna:  I'm sure this home has hidden beauty and alot of possibilities for "exquisiteness"  (is that a word??), but just to look at your pic, that most certainly is not the word I would have chosen for this property.  Needs a bit more pizzazz and upgraded curb appeal for that, IMO.  Would be interested to see how exquisite it gets after the work is completed by the investor though ...

Gene
1:25pm • #6
OCT
04
2011
698,000 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Anna, I REALLLLLY hate to say this, but my first impression of the house was That Man Who No Longer Has a Name's compound.  Yuck. 

Absolutely exquisite?  The beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  Sure, you betcha....
6:18pm • #7
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Tom - totally. Working on that!

Roger - it's just plain silly.

John - or the work of the clueless salesman

Belinda - ha - could be, who knows!

Chris Ann - sometime they make sense -  factual stuff like pool 5 bedrooms or whatever is real and perhpas important to people passing by

Gene - it's going to fabulous - absolutely exquiste by the time it's finished!  For real this time!

 

Suzanne - sure you betcha!
6:32pm • #8

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