Tracy Kellett finds Austin Powers going Arabian in South Kensington
Comedy can add value, especially when there's shag-pile and a revolving bed involved, says Tracy Kellett.
Tracy Kellett is Managing Director of BDI Home Finders, who undertake property search across London and the South-East. Tracy is a judge for The Sunday Times Estate Agency Awards and features as one of ‘London’s Elite Agents’ on the prime time U.S. TV show ‘Selling London’. You can follow Tracy on Twitter @buyingagent or read her blog at thebuyingagent.wordpress.com
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