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714 Poinsettia Park S, Encinitas

Your Poinsettia Park neighbor just sold their house for $1,650,000

Sold before it hit the market!! 2nd-highest price per Sq Ft sale in the last two years in Poinsettia Park, and the 1st-highest was fully remodeled. This home WAY outperformed the other "as-is" sales in our neighborhood. Keep reading to find out why. 

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When the original owner of 714 Poinsettia Park S in Encinitas passed away, her children inherited a lovingly maintained home in original condition—and a decision about how best to sell it. Together, we explored a full renovation, select improvements, and an “as is” sale. They chose to sell as is, and we saw an opportunity to showcase the home’s potential without remodeling: clear out the existing furnishings and thoughtfully stage the spaces for a fresh, inviting presentation. With our VIRAL Sales Method already underway, we launched on Compass Private Exclusive to build early excitement and test pricing before a planned public debut. Instead, multiple offers arrived during the private launch, and one delivered a price and terms the family was thrilled to accept—turning a planned market test into a successful off-market sale.

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Planning for Success

Success takes more than a few photos and a “For Sale” sign. It starts with a strategy. We presented the family with options, discussed the potential outcomes, and helped them confidently choose the path that best suited their needs. Their decision to sell “as is” didn’t change our commitment to delivering the thoughtful preparation, polished presentation, and tailored marketing we bring to every home sale. By showcasing the home’s character and possibilities, we positioned it to appeal beyond investors looking for a bargain. The result was an inviting home that attracted a wonderful family who saw its potential—and an outcome the sellers were thrilled with.

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Preparation + Viral Marketing

Clearing decades of family belongings is often one of the most emotional and demanding parts of selling an inherited home. For this family, it also meant creating room for buyers to envision their own future there. We helped the sellers navigate the process from start to finish, so they weren’t shouldering it alone. Once the home was cleared, our designer brought in fresh, inviting staging that shifted the focus from its original condition to its charm and possibilities. Professional pre-listing photos supported our Compass Private Exclusive launch, followed by a full professional photo and video shoot. With our VIRAL Sales Method underway before the planned public debut, the home was already building excitement—and showing buyers just how appealing it could be.

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Successful close

From inspections through escrow and closing, we guided the sellers every step of the way, helping protect their interests and maximize the equity their mother had built. Thoughtful preparation and strategic marketing helped them achieve a successful “as is” sale without settling for a discounted investor offer. To mark the transition, we brought neighbors together to celebrate one of the neighborhood’s original families and the home that held so many memories. For us, this is the most meaningful part of an inherited home sale: easing the trustee’s responsibilities, honoring a family’s legacy, protecting their equity, and celebrating a special life, family, and home.

106% over asking price!

This successful sale is a testament to the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our team.

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Offers

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Days on market

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Views on social media

$1,650,000

Sold price

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"There are not enough words to express our gratitude for all the guidance, help and support we received from our realtor, Katie Pond and team. We were given excellent advice on staging our mother's home and listing it on the private exclusive offering from Compass. It sold in a matter of a few days, without even going on the MLS. It was a great way to test our pricing and get $100,000 over asking due to the competition that was created. Katie and her team exceeded all our expectations. I highly recommend the Pond Team anyone who is looking for a realtor in San Diego North County.."

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Sparky & Katie Pond

POND TEAM | COMPASS

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