We got back from our little vaca a little less than a month ago. We had planned on spending a good 2 weeks getting the house in order and ready for a realtor to check out, so we can put it on the market.
During that time, we found 3 other units in our development, all the same model, selling for really low amounts. Poop.
Our neighbors, literally across our door (we share a walkway) have the same unit. They moved out of their place in January, I believe. They moved to CA due to a job offer, they have since been UNABLE to sell their house. They've lowered their asking price so low, that if we sold now, we would very likely loose money. We do have some 'upgrades' so to speak. But the neighbors price is so low b/c they HAVE to sell, I mean, they moved out 8 months ago and are still paying the mortgage on this home and their current home. I can't blame them for lowering the price. But alas, it still isn't selling. What is the deal!?!
We are lucky enough that we do not HAVE to sell. However, it would be ideal.
We have a lot of room, but it is laid out odd. You walk in and are at an entry way with to staircases. 1 leads up, the other leads down. Downstairs there is a basement. Head on up to the den/living floor of our place which has a Den/Dining Room/Kitchen and Powder room. Up another flight leads you to our Master Bedroom w/bath / another full bathroom / and guest bedroom (that we turned into our Library/Study). Up another set of stairs leads you to our loft, which doubles as a guest bedroom and office. Also houses our laundry room. It's a lot of space, but it's very broken up. We have high ceilings which is very appealing, however, it's like a bachelor pad. It's not the greatest place to raise small children due to all the stairs. And yes, someday we would like to have little ones without the hassle of putting up 20 or so baby-gates. Cause, ya know, I would be tripping all over them with my clumsiness. (no joke, they are my nemesis...along with plastic bags flying around on roads)
Anyway -- we've gotten a little put off with the whole cleaning thing. Cleaning is great and all...for the purpose, but getting our house to a certain point to be shown -- that is just ridiculous to me at this point. B/C if we have to live in a ready-to-be-shown house for 8 months or more then we need to hire a maid. DH is not in agreement with that thusfar. Seeing as I am practically a SAHW working only a few hours a week, I should be able to clean this place top to bottom a few days a week. What a life. Maybe I should become a maid and he could pay me to do it. I need that incentive. For reals.
Here's a slideshow of our place -- interested?! The pics were taken back in 2006, and we've updated a bit in the past 3 years. More photos to come...
We meet with a potential realtor on Monday the 31st. Plenty of time to finish tidying up. But alas -- I do not have high hopes on selling anytime soon. *pout*
