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Thorndike Property Transformation

Thorndike Property Transformation

I was very excited to be called by the owners of the home on Thorndike in Pasadena since I helped them sell their parents home a year or so ago.  Craig and Elaine have lived here for over 40 years, raised their family and were now ready to downsize and retire to be closer to their grandkids.

To showcase this home, we wanted to focus on the comfortable and serene lifestyle that a Traditional floor plan and a large lot offers.  By bringing attention to the beautiful backyard with a view of roses, camellias, greens and pool, the buyers could easily imagine themselves living the true California dream in a private and peaceful environment.  And, my clients Craig and Elaine would be assured that the home will be cared for by the new owners as much as they have cared for it.

Ultimately, we sold this home 24% OVER asking ($300,000 more) and received a whopping 21 offers!  To see all the marketing photos, please visit 2845 Thorndike Pasadena page.

For a free home selling consultation, call (626) 629-8439

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  • Before-Dining Room Before and After
    After-Dining Room Before and After
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Dining room before and after

Changes to improve the space:

  • Bring the sunshine in by painting the dining room a nice shade of yellow
  • Get rid of the wallpaper
  • Change out the light fixture
  • Hang beautiful art
  • Before-Thorndike Bathroom
    After-Thorndike Bathroom
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Bathroom before and after

Changes to improve the space:

  • Professional photography went a long way in this small space
  • Created a spa-like feeling by adding luxury towels and accessories
  • Painted the cabinetry where needed; refreshed walls with color
  • Before-Thorndike Bedroom
    After-Thorndike Bedroom
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Bedroom before and after

Changes to improve the space:

  • Professionally cleaned existing carpeting
  • Used existing bed but changed the headboard
  • Repositioned furniture
  • Before-Thorndike Kitchen
    After-Thorndike Kitchen
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Kitchen before and after

Changes to improve the space:

  • Repainted
  • Changed bar chairs
  • Added accessories
  • Highlighted the window by removing window covering

Here’s what Craig and Elaine had to say to one of our prospective home sellers:

“We would be glad to share our terrific experiences with Irina Netchaev’s real estate sales skills.  The results speak for themselves.   In February 2013, Irina helped us sell a home in the Michillinda Park area of Pasadena for more than 20% over the market/asking price.  Last month she concluded the sale of our Pasadena home for more than 24% over the market/asking price.  Both sales agreements were reached in less than a week after the first open house.

Irina provides so much more service than we expected from an agent.  She connected us with a wonderful stager  who assessed our home and recommended a number of cost-effective updates.  Irina then connected us with a contractor who completed these updates quickly and inexpensively.  She engaged a professional photographer who produced a series of very appealing pictures of the house, and she turned these into brochures, web sites, social media, and other marketing avenues that resulted in more than 200 visitors and more than 20 offers in the first open house weekend.    Irina is very tech-savvy, which streamlined the sale process as well as the marketing.  The entire sale process was conducted from my laptop while we were on vacation in Lake Arrowhead.  Disclosures, offers, counter-offers, acceptance – all done electronically.  When the buyer’s agent threw a curveball during the contingency period, Irina handled it professionally and without drama for us.  Irina’s recommended escrow agent also handled that end very efficiently.

In short, we can’t image anyone better for selling your Pasadena home than Irina Netchaev.” Craig & Elaine Maxwell

For a free home selling consultation, call (626) 629-8439

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