Gene Hackman’s New Mexico property may have had some unfortunate circumstances, but real estate agents in the area believe that it won’t be a tough sell. Despite the tragic deaths of Gene, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of their dogs on the secluded Santa Fe estate, along with the infestation of dead rodents and rats’ nests, agents are confident that the property will still attract potential buyers.
Realtors such as Ken Martinez of Keller Williams Realty, Jer Collins of Exp Realty, and Shak Bani from Santa Fe Properties all agree that the rodent problems can be cleaned up, and the home’s secluded location will be the main selling point. They believe that the beauty of the property and its great neighborhood will outweigh any concerns about the past incidents.
Interestingly, New Mexico realtors are not required to disclose the deaths of Gene and Betsy in the home when showing it to potential buyers. However, most agents we spoke to don’t think that this information would deter buyers anyway. In fact, Collins mentioned that the news coverage and public interest in Gene’s death might actually intrigue some people into purchasing the property.
It’s common for homes in the area to deal with pests and rodents, and the next owners could take better preventive measures. Martinez expressed interest in taking the listing if given the opportunity, emphasizing the beauty of the home and its desirable location.
While there is no indication that Gene’s home will be put up for sale anytime soon, it’s reassuring to know that there is a market for it should the time come. With the right marketing and upkeep, Gene Hackman’s property in New Mexico could still be a desirable investment for potential buyers.
