I went on a listing appointment recently in Rockledge, Florida. The house was almost twenty years old. In preparation for the appointment I did my research based on my experience for 1988-1992 built houses.
And I was still wrong....
This house, in an excellent location, had a one year old roof, a new water heater, an air conditioner system less than two years old...immaculate paint, superb presentation. It was clean, tastefully decorated. It had a new deck out back. It had newer appliances.
It was so nice...
And it was in better shape than some of the newer construction properties I had seen recently in the Viera Florida area!
It is a challenge at times to price an older home for its condition..when buyers like to look at the age as an indicator of condition.
It is a shame we treat houses like this...and a greater shame when we extend the same treatment to people!
Gary L. Waters PLLC, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge, Florida serving Florida's Space Coast including the cities and communities of Melbourne, Viera, Rockledge, Suntree, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach and the surrounding region.
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