House for sale on Outer Banks in NC is ‘uglier than your 3rd divorce.’ See why
Let’s face it: Brutal honesty gets stuff done.
Even when it comes to real estate, and a house for sale on the Outer Banks in North Carolina — a popular tourist destination — is proving that point.
The home in question, listed for $199,000, is in Kill Devil Hills and already has a pending offer despite its downright wild description, which nabs attention right from the get-go:
“If you are looking for a Real FIXER UPPER on the Outerbanks, this is it. This one is uglier than your 3rd divorce.”
Well then.
“There’s no need to put lipstick on the pig on this one,” listing agent Jeff Kluger said to Realtor.com. “I just felt like there’s nothing to hide. I needed to be upfront and tried to make it look funny.”
While the three-bedroom, two-bath home may have gathered attention on its own over time thanks to its ideal location mere minutes from the beach, the humorous listing has helped pull in multiple offers in a short time, Realtor reported.
“The phone rang all day long and all week long,” Kluger says. “You’ve heard a million times that it’s location, location, location—and that’s what this property has going for it.”
And it’s easy to see why since the listing only gets better (or worse?) after its brilliant opening:
“This Might be the WORST HOUSE you have ever seen on the Outer Banks, but it is priced accordingly! Having been completely neglected for the past several years, it is a complete disaster and will not be for the faint at heart. Roof has leaked and ceiling and insulation in most areas have fallen down. Mold is evident on the home. Home is being sold As Is, Where Is and while you are welcome to get a home inspection done, no repairs or credits will be made by the seller. The 8x8 Pilings at the home appear to be in good shape. Only Cash Offers will be given serious consideration. Do Not Enter or ENTER at your OWN RISK......Listing agent and/or Seller will not be responsible for any injuries incurred while on the property.”
This funny, yet honest, tactic has been used before and has proven itself to work. Over the summer, a completely trashed home that was called “a slice of hell” in Colorado Springs, Colorado, gained national attention thanks to its own hilarious listing, McClatchy News reported at the time.
“This formerly majestic five bed, four bath, three car garage home was once the seller’s pride and joy,” that listing said. “Now it’s every landlord’s nightmare and needs someone with firm resolve to appreciate its potential. If you dream of owning your own little slice of hell and turning it into a piece of heaven, then look no further! This house is not for the faint of heart but for that special person who can see through the rough diamond to the polished gem inside.”
Despite the fact that the home was covered in spray paint, rotting meat and animal corpses, the home sold for $580,000 and was flipped into a charming stunner and is now back on the market for $850,000.
Perhaps the same will happen to this train wreck of a home as well?
The listing is held by Jeff Kluger of Coldwell Banker.
This story was originally published December 17, 2021 at 11:04 AM with the headline "House for sale on Outer Banks in NC is ‘uglier than your 3rd divorce.’ See why."