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Throw Back Thursday - Throwing It Way Back !

By Michele Connors

Real Estate Agent with The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County NC 213723 Broker

March 10, 2016 09:39 AM

I absolutely love my job.

Its a treat showing homes and entering for the first time to discover what is behind the door. How the flow, the plan , the vibe feels....

The reaction the buyer has.
Many times I can gage what may be the top choices by what they tell me they are "looking for'. We all also know that many times what they "say " they want is no where near what they end up "loving".

With that said...

A day of showing homes is simply a list until we walk through the doors of something really special and discover its perfect and "the one". Not all days work out that way, and not all buyers are on a quick mission. Some take days, some take months and I've had a few that take years to make the commitment especially if a vacation home.

I have a point, I'm almost there

.... Look at this photo:

retro

I am guessing most of you said it looks like something a buyer wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.

True.

Its filthy, carpet is from the 70's and dead flowers in the corner...how much sadder can it be !

Guess what ????

Yes, This is "the one" ! No it wasn't because of the blue bow on the pull chain or the dust ruffle curtains... It was a home where structurally it is sound, new roof, new vinyl windows and all brick exterior.
Guess what else ??

Hardwood floors under this hideous carpet.. in pristine condition ! Now we are smiling !

Paint is cheap, the walls need a good scrub and fresh color. My folks could see beyond the aged and sad story these walls spoke to us and envision a "home".

This is a reminder and an old lesson we already know....

Make sure when you are touring homes you don't judge too harshly.

Look beyond what is obvious and consider what is possible !!!!

Looking for a gem in the rough in Eastern North Carolina ???

Call me, It would be my pleasure to show you around and help you find a few options.

If you are looking for a "rehab" that just needs some TLC and elbow grease, let me know-

I have a network around the country

...and can connect you to someone to assist you with your search !!! #TBT

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The Overton Group Eastern North Carolina

ConnorsTeam@Gmail.com

252-342-7066

www.MoveToGreenvilleNC.com Begin Your Search !

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Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I love people with vision and many buyers don't have any, but others do. I have all kinds after seeing so many homes over the past ... bunch of years.

Mar 10, 2016 11:57 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Michele Connors

The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC

Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Tammy Lankford Me too , 20 years and love the ones that really are just cosmetic and need updating. So many well built homes and character you dont see in many of the newer homes. Thanks for stopping in, have a great weekend! I am betting you are enjoying this warm weather like I am !

Mar 10, 2016 12:01 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning Michele Connors . Looks like a bad case of smokers revenge. I've been on a few properties like that.

Mar 10, 2016 05:14 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Michele. You have made an excellent point here. Keep your mouth shut and let the buyer focus on what matters to them.

Mar 10, 2016 10:17 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Michele Connors

Greenville, NC

Michele Connors

The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC

Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Sheila Anderson many times the retro look is a diamond waiting to be polished. As long as the buyer isnt wanting to remodel and do alot of demolition it is a great find. When demolition like remodel kitchens and baths occur this is something to sit and discuss on a serious note because as in another post of mine that type of property takes cash to complete.

Mar 11, 2016 12:55 AM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Michele, this is such a feel-good post! Your positivity speaks volumes about you and I'll bet your clients love that about you. I had a first-time-for-everything experience today that I feel compelled to put into some kind of a post in the future...a deck that literally SLUMPED under my feet as I was unlocking the door for my buyers...OMG and they are still interested! (When I called the seller about this, he just had to laugh...thank God, because he said he would have run for the hills.)

You just never know!

Mar 11, 2016 11:11 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Good evening Michele Connors , You are right about homes that may look bad, but all the expensive stuff are in good shape, so the expense may be low when it comes to remodeling.

Mar 11, 2016 11:16 AM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Michele Connors

The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County - Greenville, NC

Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor

Larry Johnston So many times the seller just isnt capable to do the work especially if they are living there. Upon vacancy I typically encourage my sellers to do the paint and pull the carpet to allow for a better visual of the real gem.

Mar 11, 2016 11:06 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL
Larry Johnston

Elkhart, IN

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Michele

There's time that opening the front creates a big surprise . . . .One that we did not expect and this would be on og them.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Mar 13, 2016 09:27 AM

Michele Connors

Greenville, NC

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Michele. Sure looks like you found that hidden gem with this home.

Mar 13, 2016 08:36 PM

Michele Connors

Greenville, NC

DEANNA C. SMITH CERTIFIED MOBILE NOTARY

Certified Mobile Notary Signing Agent - Smith Mountain Lake, VA

Highest Ranked Certified Mobile Notary in Virginia

You can NEVER judge a book by it's cover or a buyer by their coveralls . I am so glad, as I'm sure the buyer is, that you had an open mind to see the possibilities. When my daughter bought her house in Wilmington, the first thing she did was to start destroying it. She removed walls, widened passageways and remodeled the entire interior BEFORE she moved in. She saw the possibilities and made them her reality. She has a beautiful home now and increased equity as well.

Mar 14, 2016 12:59 PM