Yes, I thought, except houses.
Here's the thing about a trading card: once it's creased or stained, it's done. There's only one way a card can be perfect, and if it isn't, nothing you do will change that.
A house is the opposite. The condition is temporary. My mentor Leslie owned 40 houses and always said the same thing, which I repeat ad nauseam to buyers panicking during inspections: everything can be fixed.
With just a little paint, some new furniture, and landscaping, you can manufacture the appearance of perfection in a matter of weeks.
This is dangerous for homebuyers, and I'm as susceptible to it as anyone - we can be wowed and wooed by paint and plants and things that aren't even included in the sale.
