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Last weekend I was showing houses to a client relocating to Albuquerque. Sellers, please turn on the air conditioning! Unfortunately, 7 out of the 8 vacant homes we looked at in Tanoan were unbearably hot. It was about 90F and 60% humidity that day and these homes made it difficult for a potential buyer to consider them. Some homes were so hot my buyer didn’t even finish looking at them.

The one with the A/C on? My buyer spent a much longer time looking through that home–even going back through some of the rooms a second time.

The results of that day of home previewing? The buyer couldn’t remember alot of the details of the many hot homes we looked at, with the exception of one recent stunning home with breathtaking views of the golf course and the Sandia Mountains.

All of these luxury homes were in the $600,000-$800,000 price range.

Consider the fact that the holding cost of a vacant home far exceeds the utility costs of cooling the home for a few months–since making it easier to view the home will make it sell faster.

With over 7,000 homes currently on the market, 512 of them luxury homes, your home has to really stand out! Making the house in the comfortable 72F-74F range can leave your prospective buyers with a more positive, lasting impression of your home. Remember, not everyone looking at your house is used to the desert heat. Don’t leave your home a "hot house"!

Sellers, please leave the utilities on! Buyers need to be able to see the house. Even during the day, some areas of the house and garage can be quite dark. This can make for some dangerous, unfamiliar stairs or steps.

Remember, showcase your beautiful home with plenty of light!