07/31/2026
Hello friends. This oceanfront condo on A1A had not been updated in 40 years, yet it sold at 96% of the original asking price with no price reductions.
Here’s the story.
The original owner built the unit and lived there for four decades. After she passed away, her son was left with a condo full of her belongings while working a full-time job. He had no idea where to start.
So we didn’t start with the listing. We started with the belongings. My senior move and organizing specialist helped clear the unit. Thanks a ton to Christina Make Space Now, LLC for her hard work helping us get the house. The seller didn’t want an estate sale so my movers took everything remaining to his warehouse so he could handle it on his own timeline.
Then I gave him an honest choice: make specific updates and aim for top dollar, or sell as-is and net a lot less.
He chose top dollar.
We didn’t gut the condo. We painted the cabinets, replaced dated ceiling lights, added a new bathroom vanity and carpet, painted throughout, and staged it. The goal was move-in livable, so buyers could enjoy it now and update the rest on their own schedule and budget.
The original windows still needed replacement, but he didn’t want to take on that expense. I respected that. Before listing, I brought in two window companies for written bids. When offers came in, we negotiated using real numbers instead of buyer uncertainty.
✨ Sold at 96% of the original asking price
💰 Cash buyer
📅 Closed in two weeks
📉 No price reductions
My honest estimate was that the unit would have sold for around $550,000 as-is. Even after paying for the work, he came out roughly $60,000–$70,000 ahead.
That is why we do what we do. Makes us happy to makes clients' lives a little bit easier as they move through what could be a difficult transition. If you own a condo in Satellite Beach or you’re holding the keys to a parent’s home and aren’t sure where to begin, I’m here to help you understand your options and create a plan that works for you. 🏡
