Trying to get more eyes on my mom's 2/2 condo (Sarasota - Gulf Gate area)
Hi - We have this listed with a realtor for almost a year but there has been very little activity. Yes, it is a condo, but it is NOT a high rise! I realize condos are still tricky, but it is well located, not in a flood zone, second (top) floor with vaulted ceilings and skylights, covered parking. New HVAC, new windows, new water heater - all in the past few years. It is a bit outdated so it could use some cosmetic upgrades.
My parents have lived in this condo since moving to Florida in 1994, initially as renters before buying it a handful of years ago. They have cared for this place as though it was theirs even while renting. It's part of the reason the former owner sold to them.
Here's an important note (please be kind) - they were both smokers and smoked in the condo. My dad passed a few years ago but there's no getting around that this will need to be mitigated by the buyer. There's no point in us doing it now since my mom is still living there and still smoking. I KNOW this is not good but it is the circumstances we are dealing with.
The thing is, there have hardly been any showings so it isn't like people have seen it and elected not to make an offer because of the smoking issue. We are not overpriced compared to other units on the market in and near her complex, and we've done two price reductions since listing it. To be fair, it isn't just her unit that isn't moving; none of the ones listed in her complex are selling.
She is on a fixed income and we really need to sell this as the association dues are taking a lot of her already strained income. We've received some bullshit offers from "investors" that want to pay her a nominal amount up front and then monthly, which we obviously dismissed out of hand.
Any KIND input/ideas would be appreciated.
ETA: wanted to thank those that took the time to give constructive responses. I appreciate the feedback from most (certainly not all) of you.
Also the downvotes are ridiculous. Grow up.