THere’s an example of a Maricopa home and how it is being positioned for sale. This post was a spur of the moment post. I was doing some searching online for properties for a client and came across this property.
I don’t get into harping on listings and really try not to specifically call one out. But, I felt that the representation of this property was inappropriate from what I can see in the pictures.
Here’s the part of the description that gave me pause:
“THE HOME FEATURES TILE FLOORING IN ALL THE RIGHT PLACES, VAULTED CEILINGS, AND BLACK APPLIANCES. BOTH YARDS ARE ALREADY LANDSCAPED MAKING THIS HOME MOVE IN READY.”
But, take a look at the photo here:
And then this one:
The problem is that from the photos below, I can tell this house is not move-in ready. Look closely at the two photos of the carpet. I would bet that the stains are heavy pet stains on the carpet. Based on what I see there, I can imagine that the odor is so strong and the stains so intense, that the carpet is a complete removal. There is a point at which pet stains cannot be adequately cleaned from a carpet and this looks like one of those instances. As such, to suggest that the property is move-in ready is a clear overstatement.
When I see something like this, I wonder if the Realtor actually set foot in the property to make their determination. Some Realtors handle a lot of bank owned properties and farm out activities to service vendors.
So, this is a property that is likely a frustrating one for potential buyers who are looking for a property they don’t have to put money into. It’s likely also a pungent one.
With the nature of this market, certain liberties are being taken. This is just an example where the description and actual circumstance of the property don’t match up. My recommendation: Change the description. Better yet, get the bank to replace the carpet altogether. Then you might have a move-in ready home!
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