Nothing moves the real-estate market faster than warm temperatures!
Within days, three almost identical units popped up for sale, in my building!
Nothing chases away Procrastination faster than Panic! As I am scrambling to find a painter, a plumber and a handyman (to fix-up my condo), I can feel the wicked cortisol making its way up my esophagus!
Yesterday, I called my agent to come over for a quick consultation. Diagnosis — not so good!
The orangish-yellow study has to be painted grey, the "huge" dining table has to be removed, the upholstered chair needs to be stored and of course the living area needs a carpet! Luckily, I don't have to worry about a thing! All I'm asked to do, is to dish out two-thousand dollars to have the "Expert" replace the bad goods with the good goods!
In simpler times, people walked into each other's messes, looked around a bit, measured a couple of doorways and walls, pictured their old furniture in the new environment and made an offer. Nowadays, the seller has to compensate for the buyer's lack of imagination! According to my agent, my modest sprucing up plan (touching up the entrance, polishing the floors, washing the windows and of course, fixing the faucet) will not enable my condo to compete against "staged" units.
Although I have to accept that I live in a fancy era, I'm not ready to part with my money, yet!
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