The Ugliest House in Ventura County Real Estate History....

Thats a great story sandy. i loved it. if it wasn't a building it might have become a 'tear jerker'. I love how it moves the perspective off yourself and to the resident or prior residents and that it was and is a 'home'.

I'm suggesting.

Sandy, Had a similar house recently. 1100sqft, one bathroom- upstairs, only 2 bedrooms and the original 1930s kitchen and bath. Closed in just over 30 days. I couldn't believe it.

What a great post, Sandy.  Almost brought tears to my eyes, and that's difficult to do :)

Great wisdom and a wonderful story!  It makes me think back to my first rental "home" as a newlywed - to most it would look "ugly" - but it's filled with beautiful memories and I love to drive by it and think back to those first days together.

This is so true! Even ugly houses need a little love! Even ugly houses are treasured by someone! You get kind of attached when you see your life history played out in a certain place! Thanks for your thoughts!  :)

Sandy - Nicely stated. I've written this at some point in the past, but part of our job as agents is to try to see homes through the eyes of our clients, no matter what the price range (and sometimes this involves showing homes that are truly "ugly" to us). Great post here.

I want to see the picture... ugly means low price which means a deal. i love ugly homes. i am not shy about posting my pictures. Check out my blog for some of my "ugly deals". i love sharing pictures... Thanks for sharing your blog, it has a great theme.

There are truly some ugly houses out there but so often I'll see a home that looks like a train wreck only to fing that my client loves it and wants to make an offer.  I even had a client like a home in original and nearly mint condition from the 1950s fall in love with the home.  Even after I told them it would cost a fortune to update they still liked it. Go figure.

Sandy, there is a house out there for everyone. You just have to find the right buyer.

What a lovely, lovely thought that trainer passed on to you!  Beauty is truly in the eyes of the beholder!

Sandy - LOL  Btw you&me, this is the reason why I often decline to go and view homes with friends or clients.  It's odd how often I get asked to do this too.  As flattering it is to know that these friends and clients value my opinion, I'm afraid I am a terrible person to view property with.  Rather than see the "potential" a home has, I tend to see the "deal breakers".  Not the kind of stuff that prospective homeowners need to hear.

As someone else mentioned, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and just because I think some property is "ugly" doesn't mean that someone else doesn't see a "future home" with their "visions" of what a property can someday be.

Sandy,

Such a bright perspective!  Whether it is a house or a person, the inner light is much more important than the facade. Beauty comes from within.

P.S. The house sold in 24 hours with multiple offers. It is not so ugly after all!

I love what some consider ugly as they usually sell pretty quick.Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.