2409 Spurgeon Ave — Out of Sight, Fully Dialed In
01 · The Situation
Where this started.
When a beloved family home becomes a long-term rental and the owners are living thousands of miles away, selling can feel more like a leap of faith than a transaction. That was the case with 2409 Spurgeon Ave—a one-of-a-kind property in North Redondo Beach that hadn’t been seen by the sellers in years. With trust, thoughtful prep, and the right pricing strategy, we transformed this emotionally complex sale into a full-price success.
- Out-of-country sellers living in Mexico City and working as full-time volunteers.
- Had not occupied or visited the home in over a decade and handled the entire sale remotely.
02 · The Challenge
What made it complicated.
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The home had been a rental for over a decade, and the sellers—now based in Mexico City—hadn’t laid eyes on it in years. One tenant was experiencing Alzheimer’s, adding layers of emotional care to any move-out plans.
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The sellers initially resisted the idea that the home needed substantial prep work, due to both sticker shock and sentimentality.
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They also hoped for a high sale price and a quick escrow—goals that often conflict, especially in a shifting market.
03 · What Pardee Did
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Gathered multiple vendor bids to help the sellers understand current California costs and secure strong pricing.
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Earned their trust to move forward with full interior and exterior painting, landscaping upgrades, decluttering, and staging.
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Managed prep while respecting the tenants’ situation, forgoing “before” photos to maintain dignity and privacy.
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Strategically educated the sellers on the risks of overpricing in the current market, ultimately aligning on a competitive list price.
04 · The Result
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Listed at $1,649,000 and sold at full asking price after just 17 days on marketAgent-Detail-Full.
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Attracted immediate interest and secured an offer with strong terms and a quick closing timeline.
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During repairs, negotiated a 50% reduction in buyer requests—delivering a welcome surprise for the sellers and maximizing their net.
While we wish we had the “before” photos to show the transformation, this one was about more than aesthetics—it was about honoring the emotional weight of transition and helping a family move forward with confidence, even from afar.
Pardee Prep
This is where prep becomes strategy.
Pardee Prep helps sellers decide what is worth doing, what is not, and how to make the home meet the market with more confidence.
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