i have many friends that are real estate agents. once in a while i will do some side jobs for them to get a house ready for sale. yesterday i saw a house that i thought was rare and difficult to find . the house was built in 1913 and its about 90% original. windows , door , floor kitchen cabinets etc . of course there is many layers of paint on the trim ,but i can see what look like cherry or mahagony under the paint.
this house was purchased mid 80's by the present owners . its been a rental all these years . i was debating with my realtor friend on how to sell and market this home. he wants to paint the whole interior and and a general freshen up . i told him it best to just clean it up and sell as is as if they find a buyer that will appreciate as i do, the originality of the home. bringing it back to the original condition it will be beautiful.
its not listed yet so i can't post pix of it. so if you were looking at a home like this, would you like it original or completely updated? this home for being 1913 even has a garage. most homes in this area don't because back then it was still horse and buggy day . having a vehicle was for the more affluent.
this house was purchased mid 80's by the present owners . its been a rental all these years . i was debating with my realtor friend on how to sell and market this home. he wants to paint the whole interior and and a general freshen up . i told him it best to just clean it up and sell as is as if they find a buyer that will appreciate as i do, the originality of the home. bringing it back to the original condition it will be beautiful.
its not listed yet so i can't post pix of it. so if you were looking at a home like this, would you like it original or completely updated? this home for being 1913 even has a garage. most homes in this area don't because back then it was still horse and buggy day . having a vehicle was for the more affluent.