You have to wonder why anyone would choose Dec. 21 as the day to list their home. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, lots of folks do, which is one reason this time of year is traditionally the slowest for home sales. Coupled with the terrible economic conditions, you have about as much chance of getting a buyer right now as Lynne Spears has of becoming Mother of the Year.
Even worse, some listing agents make it even harder on themselves — and their clients — by creating listings that are less than appealing.
Here are the few Hollywood-area properties new on the market as of Friday.
1303 N. Sierra Bonita Ave., Los Angeles: Check out the first few photos of this three-bedroom, three-bath home, priced at $724,900. They are downright scary. To be fair, the listing description does contain this warning: “This home is ready to move in and has been updated in some areas, but be aware that this is a 91 year old home and shows its age.” Um…what the heck does that mean?? I’m even more scared now.
2055 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Los Angeles: Here is a quirky little short sale, priced at $649,000. It’s actually two separate residences: a one-bedroom, two-bath “main house” and a 1+1 guest cottage, “perched high off the street.” It also features a 10,000-foot lot. Looks interesting. Guess the bank wanted to put it out there asap.
And finally, there’s 6551 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles, a three-bed, three-bath, 1,966-footer that’s priced at $1,200,000. The listing description assures that the home is gorgeous, and we’ll have to take her word for it, since there are no accompanying photographs. Someone please explain to me why anyone would put a listing up on the MLS with no photos! Doesn’t that just scream, “I’m hiding something!”
Happy Holidays, everyone!
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