The house is most likely dated, as I presume he has not modernized it in recent years!

“My first vision for Apple”– Steve Jobs reflecting upon the clean lines and open esthetics of the Eichler home in which he grew up.Joe Eichler designed many modern residences throughout Silicon Valley.

Maybe for mansions, LA modern boxes, estates.  

People are going for the modern look.

It's in a hot town with lots of young professionals, so I am going for a clean modern look.

When acquiring these old gems, or objective is to improve their energy efficiency by a minimum of 50% (40% on newer, post War houses) while updating the building to provide modern, healthy living spaces for our tenants.  

After that big even I continued for another oh 3 months maybe I went once a month and had workshop settings.. 3 a day... 2 couple one agent max of 20 in the room.. so everyone got personal attention I would make the over all presentation then float from table to table... we had our lap tops and simply brought up MLS listings... the listing brokers in Oregon LOVED ME..

When our more modern tax code system established around the time of the Federal Reserve act, there was not yet a vast middle class in America.

You could also look for a broker to help you out- I have one insured through American Modern.  

Ignore the upsell, stay in the main room and either see if you can find a way to have your cellphone record audio covertly or take a laptop along and type like mad taking notes....and THAT said, yes - you WILL hear a lot of terms and concepts you've probably never heard before, most of which will not be explained in much detail.