This Sunday, January 21st, I will hold an open house at 111 Shire Way in Camillus, about 15 minutes from Syracuse. Time: 12:00 to 2:00. This will be the second open, and won't be found in the Post-Standard, but is online. The first open was last Sunday - I came prepared with something to read, a lot of "Words with Friends" games to play....and then didn't have a minute to even put on my glasses! It was lovely! Despite the 10 degree weather, people were motivated to come out and see this home.
It had been on the market since October with some fits and starts due to the tenants. I put it out there because of the mad rush for homes, and thought it would be much harder to show once they left in late December. They were gracious enough to allow it, so I tried. Not a good idea, as it turned out!
The house just didn't show or photograph well with people and a HUGE (but sweet) dog in attendance for every showing. It needed work, too. The sellers had been leasing it out for 5 years and while it garnered $2,000 per month in rent, it needed some "love," as they say.
We made a plan and were ready to go. The tenants left earlier than expected so we put it all in gear. The interior was painted (Bob Chestnut - Decorative Painting) a beautiful color as you will see from the photos below. The rugs were chosen to compliment the walls, an 8-lb. pad was added and the home felt warm and cozy for the first time. This was done under the supervision of Lorrie White (aka The Secret Weapon) who is the greatest cheerleader for this home. She not only led the charge, she staged it beautifully. Comments from last Sunday's open included "All you have to do is move in!" "I saw it online before and wouldn't even look -" The photos for the "new" look were taken professionally by Gianna Giocondo.
I am a believer now. Lorrie leaves the curtains so when you walk in at closing the home retains that look. She added beds to the three bedrooms to demonstrate how queen-sized beds fit. The master is expanded and people liked her idea of a dressing area. The bathrooms are luxurious and colorful.
The basics: 1774sf in Westshire
HOA - plows. mows ands takes care of the green areas
$229,000
ML#S1093240
Come Sunday! And as always please tell me you saw this blog!
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