The landscape is terribly neglected and overgrown, the house is dirty, the windows havn’t been cleaned in this apparently very dust area. I didn’t go inside, but if the condition inside is anything like the outside we might have a canditate for the “Worst Pictures in MLS Contest” thread.
They’re asking 3/4 mil for this place. It should look halfway decent in my opinion.
As far as vacancy causing wear, if the furnace or AC hasn’t been started recently seals can become dry and decompose, dirt accumulates in toilet bowls and water lines. Although this area is quite dry, condensation and mold can accumulate. Ever go into a house that has been vacant for a while? There is a characteristic odor that can take months to dissipate. I’m sure these problems are far worse in PA where I used to sell, with the terrible winters and all, but ask any realtor on this forum, I’m sure they will confirm what I’m talking about.
Obviously if humans are bent on destruction they can do far more damage, but vacancy makes a house look much worse than if it were occupied.