identical properties that sold for different prices.
The details show these two homes are identical in every substantial way:
• The lots the units sit on are identical, as far as the desirableness of the location. • Both units had the same kitchen plan with the same cabinets and a tile floor. • Both units had nice hardwood floors in the living room and carpeted bedrooms. Every important detail of these two townhomes was identical. I studied every aspect of these sales to find what made the difference. There are two reasons one home sold for $40,000 more than the other: • Townhome A was professionally staged, giving it a more appealing appearance. • The agent selling Townhome A took higher quality, more attractive photos of the home.
Those two seemingly small actions made the $40,000 difference! The buyers of Townhome A made a higher offer because the
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