Allin Street — Belmont Shore Crash Pad, Refined to “Can I buy it Fully Furnished?”
01 · The Situation
Where this started.
A bright, remodeled corner condo on the sand, a seller living in the space, and one smart tweak: We warmed the home up with live-in-friendly staging that made every room feel welcoming. The result was instant emotional buy-in, including a buyer who literally asked to purchase it fully furnished.
02 · The Challenge
What made it complicated.
Condition of the home
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No major hurdles before listing. The sellers kept it looking great.
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Minor scuffs to touch up and a dishwasher parked in the dining area creating visual noise.
Seller Context
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This was the sellers’ LA crash pad, with their primary residence in Las Vegas.
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We set a 45-day escrow to give them time to choose and secure a replacement home.
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Coordinated with their Las Vegas agent because the purchase was contingent on the Vegas sale.
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Secured two extra days after closing at no cost, and helped them purchase in San Pedro for a smooth move.
03 · What Pardee Did
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Removed the extra dishwasher, stored it at our office for about two to three months, then delivered it to the sellers’ new home at no cost.
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Partial staging and space planning to boost warmth and scale without disrupting daily life: new pillows that photographed well, a welcoming balcony setup, layered rugs to disguise wear, thoughtful decluttering, a bedskirt to hide shoes, plus a refreshed bath mat and shower curtain. Also at no cost.
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Advised painting out scuffs, which the sellers handled.
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Verified key HOA details in advance, including reserves, coverages, and insurance, so buyers and lenders had clear answers.
04 · The Result
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Two offers received. One was sight unseen and one came in 9,000 dollars under asking.
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We advised against the sight-unseen buyer due to risk and countered only the buyers who toured.
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Closed at 540,000 dollars after 29 days on market, with the rest of the terms shifted in the sellers’ favor.
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Staging impact in the wild: interest was strong enough that a buyer asked to purchase the condo fully furnished.
Staging is not only for vacant homes. Thoughtful partial staging by an agent who knows the market can create a lived-in, lovable look while remaining fully functional for day-to-day life. In this case, it helped buyers connect quickly and confidently.
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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