Fixing things up prior to going on the market is ALMOST ALWAYS what you want to do. Not always, but nearly. Here’s why:
1. In today’s crowded real estate market, you need to compete well. There are lots of tired, cluttered,
houses in need of TLC out there already. Don’t join them!
2. Too many buyers have a difficult time visualizing what a home would look like fixed up, cleaned up,
uncluttered. Make your place easy on the eyes.
3. Many buyers do not have remodeling or redecorating skills—or the time, if they do have the skills. We
have seen home buyers breathe a big sigh of relief when they walk into something fresh and easy to move
into. Make yours that kind of experience!
4. Your hesitation to pre-judge what someone else would like (in paint and carpet colors, for instance) is a
misplaced concern. Just keep the colors neutral and you will save your buyer a hassle they didn’t want.
Think about it: You don’t want to hassle with it. Neither do they!
5. The cost of shaping things up doesn’t have to be huge. Check out the following link for good examples of
shaping up, cost estimates and “before” and “after” photos:
http://www.realtor.org/rmohome_and_design/articles/2009/0905_home_bestroommakeovers
As always, gives us a call (269-488-0236) for advice on your particular home. We’d be happy to come out and suggest low cost ways to make your home show its best.
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