The List Price
Yesterday I showed a home on the Isthmus with a list price of 141k. It sold just a few years back and had seen some recent updates but was priced below what the current owner paid and was languishing on the market. The home also had a list, as in the eastern edge of the home was probably 6 inches lower than the western edge. Other than the obvious difficulty of frying a decent egg on a stove that was not level, it was a fine house. Keep in mind that in hot markets or even in areas perceived as hot, you may feel forced to accept less than the ideal. Make sure that whatever you buy will be acceptable to the next buyer in a potentially less attractive market and you’re covered.
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