People Will Not See Past Your Dirty Underwear

Posted at 4:21 AM, Mar. 28, 2007

It never ceases to amaze me when I have to say this, but look sellers, buyers will not see past your dirty, smelly laundry.  That means, pick up!!!

I took a client out on Sunday and low and behold, came across my first nasty property for the day.  The bachelor pad, the "I give my clothes the sniff test before I deem them unwearable" pad, the "just had the guys over for a poker night" pad. 

There we stood in the door way.  Mouths gapping in horror.  This was something that movies were made of.  Right in the middle of the living room was what appeared to be a complete change of clothes, used mind you.  Apparently, the owner was in such a rush out the door, he was unable to pick up his clothes and put them in the dirty laundry.  Of course, when we discovered the dirty laundry, or should I say, it annouced itself by the smell, we couldn't imagine that as a better option. 

In the middle of the room was a discarded pizza box, no doubt last night's dinner (I hope!).  Dirty dishes, dried food stains on the counter and a giant shark head in the closet to boot.  From this point I could not even tell you much about the property. 

I have to say, I feel sorry for this agent.  Or should I?  If a seller plans (or doesn't plan) on at the very least, keeping the place picked up and devoid of nasty odors do us all a favor and not take the listing, unless of course you plan on warning us in advance in the remark section of the MLS with something like this..."Warning, this property is a violation to every sense you have".

Sellers, if the only audience you wish to appeal to is your frat buddies (note, I do realize women can be just as messy!) don't waste a buyer's time.  They are not going to see past your filth and admire the home for its potential, unless of course its the very last property on earth.