Into the Weekend 7.25.25

As someone who never shies from complaining about the cold (and ice, slush, and snow too) in the winter, I’ll be damned if you find me complaining about the oppressive summer heat wave we experienced here early this week.

I’m not just not going to do it. 

Except for the fact that the 100+ degree heat index prohibited any meaningful outside recreational activity, spurred on torrential rain and hail storms with the potential to kill, created unseemly sweat stains on our linen shirts (and pants and undergarments and even socks), cancelled out all chance for a decent picnic or outdoor concert, and virtually made it impossible to breathe, the heat wave is just not something I’m gonna complain about. I’m just not going to dwell on it, let alone talk about it in this precious space.

So what if we found ourselves mired in misery? So what if extreme heat can stress our cardiovascular systems and trigger heart attacks, cause damage to kidneys and liver, and lead to confusion, delirium and seizures? I’m just going to let it slide.

But here’s the thing you need to do when you're selling your house in extreme heat: turn on the A/C at extra-full blast. Super-extra full blast. Premium-super-extra full blast even. Don’t be like my cheap seller last week who refused to turn down the thermostat for showings. When buyers open the door and walk into your house on a sweltering day, you want them to think they walked into Oz, into the garden of Eden, into an absolutely delightful arctic blast which will relieve them from the world outside - and make them feel like - well - at home. 

You need to forget about prudent cost-saving measures when you sell your house, as difficult as it may be for many of us.

And that’s Brad’s #2,894 tip-of-the-day for selling your house. Now, back to not complaining about the heat….

Have a great weekend!

Best,

Brad