That’s One Big-Ass Water Heater You Got There

 

If you are buying a home, you need to be aware of the fact that sometimes when a seller moves out of the home they will often leave things behind that you will then be forced to do something with. The things that get left behind are often things that the sellers may not have realized would be a big deal to leave behind, or they left them because they were simply too lazy to deal with it.

These items could include a pile of wood for the fireplace or a garden hose outside. Maybe a few old paint cans, light bulbs, or cleaning supplies, you know – that sort of stuff.

But when my client Molly purchased her home a few years ago, the sellers left us with a 400 pound steel water heater in the basement. Smart sellers – they wrote it into the contract that it had to stay as part of the deal.

So here we are in 2020 and Molly’s house is being handed to a new home owner.  That buyer didn’t see the ‘historical significance’ of letting the 1940’s beast (time capsule) sit in its quiet tranquil space. Fast forward to a weekend of being stood up by multiple crews from Craig’s List that promised to remove the item, “don’t you worry Tracy, our middle name is responsible.  We will be there on Saturday”, said one junk mover that never showed, to finding a 20 something year old man named Corey, again on Craig’s List, whom possessed a machine/welding background that did the job.

Four hours and six grinder wheels later and the beast was cut in half and loaded into a truck. And get this —  They sell as antiques for $500 bucks on Ebay. Corey came through and I couldn’t be happier.

Sellers Do You Have A Fixer Home?  If So, We Can Get You Top Dollar for it!

 

Major Fixer In Wonderful Location

2122 N WILLAMETTE BLVD

We listed this sweet little fixer for $369,900 and we were able to closed it for $369,900

Details:  House is AS-IS (for real agents and buyers). Needs MORE then elbow grease. Please see attached addendum for list of known repairs w/#’s.  Excellent location, strong rental potential, gas line to house. Public: Sweet home with incredible potential in Overlook that needs both elbow grease + system updates. Open layout w/ wood burning fireplace, original windows, crisp woodwork + basement w/high ceilings. 1 bath on the main 1 bath downstairs w/third non-conforming bedroom, den space/laundry area. Deep driveway with carport & garage. Fenced backyard with mature hedge creating privacy & hand built fountain. 3 blocks to the Max line. REPEAT – THIS IS A FIXER

2 bed | 2 bath | 1872 sqft

SELLERS — NOW IS THE TIME TO UNLOAD PROPERTY.  LET US BE THE ONE”S THAT GET YOUR FIXER SOLD.  THIS HOME NEEDED ALL NEW SYSTEMS AND HAD A LEAKING OIL TANK, YET WE GOT IT SOLD FOR OUR SELLER.