In the past prospective buyers would look at homes that were "Traditional Owned" (not short sales or bank owned, owner owned so to speak) and would focus on the owners bad wallpaper or paint color. As their Agent is was my job to try to get them to use their imagination and look past the clutter, nick nacks, photos, collections, etc and see the bones of the homes. Cosmetic fixes are easy and personalize the home to your taste after you move in.
Today 90% of the homes I show are foreclosures and most often the previous owners were not always so happy when they moved.....leaving homes at best needing a deep cleaning and maybe new carpeting. The deals are out there, but buyers today must look past the furniture and trash left in the empty pools, kitchens stripped of appliances and sometimes even the counters, sink and cabinets removed!
Again I must encourage their imagination to visual what the home can become for them. What might be needed? Paint, flooring, maybe drywall patches and good 'ol elbow grease! So if you are buying your first home, maybe a second.....the deals are out there. Are you willing to look beyond what was left and what the home can become? Are you up to the challenge?
