When I sold in CA back in '08, the homes were either "staged" and empty or, like mine, empty except for a couple of living room pieces and a bedroom set.
Everything was either painted or brand new.
My agent would phone me to vacate for an hour or so...bringing over a client.
Of course, that was back when Bay Area homes were often getting $100k over asking price.
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On another note -
I auditioned well over a dozen agents until I found one who was truthful.
Example: I would intentionally say something that was made up just to see how they would respond.
I told one agent about what another agent told me -
Agent: "Who told you that?"
Me: "Elliot Mendell from Best Homes agency. Ever heard of him?"
Agent: "Oh, yes I have."
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I made up the name. Lots of sharks in real estate.
Blah!!!!
