I’m hosting an Open House at a home I listed a couple of years ago. Not sure exactly what happened since, but the owners went through bankruptcy and now the home is back on the market as a short-sale after being rented for awhile. It's vacant now. Yet it's still a magnificent home. Only nine years new with all the bells and whistles, and the most awesome views of the valley I have seen in a long, long time. It’s bitter-sweet however, as while it's still gorgeous in so many ways, it’s a bit dingy, unkempt and unwanted. The grass is browning and some of the flowers look tired and thirsty. Sad really.
I’m sure there were some fantastically happy times in this home. Maybe a few unhappy ones as well. I know at one time there was love here. I could feel it when I worked for the owners. You can see it in the murals on the kids old bedrooms, the Pooh lamp and fan in one bedroom and the care in selecting the colors, wall treatments and landscaping. Now it’s kinda like a stray puppy at the pound. Looking for a new start, a new family, some care and some appreciation.
And so today, at this Open House, I discovered another reason I like real estate. Not only do I get the opportunity to help people find a new home, start a new life, or make the transition to a new part of their lives; sometimes I get to help rescue a wonderful house and help it become a home once again.
I hope I get a lot of traffic this weekend. I hope we (the home and me) can find it a buyer. If I work hard perhaps I will earn a sale. But the home deserves a good family no matter what. It‘s ready to be a home once again.
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