285 Streamwood – Before and After

By Before and After December 13, 2020
Before and after of a home

As a real estate marketer, my job is to help sellers get the most return on the sale of their home, protect their equity, and put the most amount of money in their pocket. Some homes need a complete make-over, others just need a few simple renovations that can help make the property shine.

Take 285 Streamwood for an example. This cute little studio apartment in Irvine just needed the walls painted and the popcorn ceilings removed. The walls were a mix of baby blue and worn-out white. The carpet had already been changed and the kitchen and entry had newer luxury vinyl plank floors. The work was completed quickly and it made all the difference.

Check out the Before and After below.

Before

 

After

Looks good, right!

Our contractor was handed the keys on Nov 30th, and on Dec 6th he was done. The home was cleaned and we had our design crew come in on Dec 7th and 8th to add furniture to bring the home to life. Dec 9th was Photoshoot day, and we had our professional photographer come and take stunning photos to be used in our marketing campaign. We also had a premium 3D virtual tour made using specialized 360-degree cameras so buyers could tour the home from a COVID safe distance before booking a private appointment.  Dec 10th was our Grand Opening launch, and today Dec 13th as I write this we have 4 offers with buyers competing to write offers above the list price. In contrast, there is another studio apartment in the same neighborhood that has been on the market for over four months and, although it is finally under contract, I am willing to bet the seller would have preferred knowing there was an easier way.

If you are considering selling your home and would like to see how my approach can net you more money in less time give me a call for a no-obligation consultation.

 

 

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About the Author
Richard Wamsat
Richard Wamsat
Richard Wamsat is a Broker Associate and REALTOR with Coldwell Banker Realty in Irvine, California (CalDRE #01345167). Since 2002, Richard has represented clients throughout California in all price ranges, from first time homebuyers purchasing their first condo to seasoned investors buying and selling higher end properties. His current focus is on helping buyers and sellers in Orange County.

Richard bought his first home at nineteen and has worked in both Northern and Southern California markets, including the difficult years of the Great Recession when he negotiated with banks to help homeowners avoid foreclosure or get relief from underwater mortgages. That experience, combined with hundreds of successful closings since, gives his clients a practical understanding of how deals really get done in changing markets.

Committed to professional negotiation, Richard earned the Master Certified Negotiation Expert (MCNE) designation from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute, a member of the Harvard Program on Negotiation, along with additional credentials such as CNE, AHWD, CDPE, and SFR. Fewer than one percent of agents nationwide have achieved the MCNE designation, and Richard uses that training to structure offers, counteroffers, and terms that protect his clients’ interests without overpromising or relying on gimmicks.

Richard lives in Irvine with his wife, Brandy, and their fluffy white dog, Murphy. When you hire him, you get a calm, data driven advisor who takes the time to explain your options, walk you through the numbers, and help you make confident decisions about buying or selling a home in Orange County.