1400 McKenzie Avenue, Los Altos – How Experience & Hard Work Create Significant Added Value
1400 McKenzie Avenue
I recently listed and sold 1400 McKenzie Avenue. In just 7 days on the market, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home sold for an astonishing amount… $5,311,000. Needless to say, my clients were overjoyed with the result. The house was a great home for my clients. Many buyers are looking for a recently remodeled or a new build, which this home was not as seen in the photos below. However, with the appropriate level of pre-listing preparation, I was able to substantially improve it’s saleability to the effect that two all cash buyers were willing to offer over $5.3 million.
I would like to explain what we went through to prepare this home for sale, maximizing its market value. My estate sale team began by removing, selling and donating items my client did not want to take with them to their new home. Once the home was vacant, my crew of painters, landscapers, carpet installers, floor refinishers, appliance installers and house cleaners did their magic! In all, over 20 different professionals worked diligently to improve the value of my client’s home. Next came the inspections…the property inspection, the roof inspection, the termite/pest inspection and the pool inspection. Finally, the home was beautifully furnished, making it ready for professional photography. It took 42 days to complete this. It was then placed on the multiple listing service (MLS) for the world to see. One week and 10 offers later, we had a ratified offer with a 16 day closing period. All of this happened while my client was out of the area, focusing on other important aspects of their lives. Their job was to relax and let me do the work. I’ve provided some before and after photos of the transformation below. To enlarge, click on photos twice.
If you are thinking of selling your home and want to know how to strategically maximize the value of your home given our current market conditions, please reach out to me at 650 465-0755 for a private, no nonsense consultation. I’m here to personally take care of all your real estate concerns.
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- Front bed – Before
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- Front Bedroom – After
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- 2nd Bedroom – Before
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- 2nd Bedroom – After
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- Primary Bed – Before
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- Primary Bed – After
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- Hall Bath – Before
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- Hall Bath – After
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- Primary Bath – Before
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- Primary Bath – After
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- Living Room – Before
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- Living Room – After
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- Kitchen – Before
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- Kitchen – After
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- Family Room – Before
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- Family Room – After
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- Bonus Room – Before
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- Bonus Room – After
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- Side Yard – Before
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- Side Yard – After
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- Garden – Before
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- Back Yard – After
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- 1400 McKenzie Avenue
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- Aerial View – After
