• Townhome A sold on June 21. • Townhome B, a few doors down, sold a month earlier for $25,000 less. I visited this neighbourhood, and I am familiar with these properties. You could not find a better example of two identical properties that sold for different prices. 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 townhouses was identical. I studied every aspect of these sales to find what made the difference. There are two reasons one home sold for $25,000 more than the other: • Townhome A was professionally staged, giving it a more appealing appearance. • The agent selling this home took higher-quality, more attractive photos of the home. Those two seemingly small actions made the $25,000 difference! The buyers of Townhome A made a higher offer because the agent presented the home in a more appealing, attractive way.
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