By: Christine Bartsch
Posted March 28th, 2021
“Don’t be tempted to fix everything you think is wrong with your house; you’ll either lose money or price it out of competition in the market. When you prepare your house for sale, remember that your goal is to show its potential, not to polish it to perfection.”
Cosmetic Flaws
Your home doesn’t need a complete make-over in order to sell. Normal wear-and-tear is to be expected, so there’s no need to address most cosmetic issues unless there’s a serious, underlying problem.
Minor Electrical Issues
Some electrical issues require major repair because they’re safety hazards. But innocuous electrical issues such as loose outlet plugs, dead outlets, or a light switch that goes to nothing may not need to be addressed.
Driveway or Walkway Cracks
A driveway or walkway crack isn’t going to scare a buyer off unless it’s huge enough to be a potential hazard.
Grandfathered-In Building Code Issues
If the home was legally constructed in compliance with the building codes of the day, it is typically considered “grandfathered-in” and does not have to meet current codes. By law, home inspectors have to address all of the building code items in their inspection reports. But the sellers don’t have to update the house to current standards because the home is grandfathered-in.
Partial Room Upgrades
If you don’t have the time or budget to finish an upgrade or remodel, it’s probably better not to start it because it’s difficult for buyers to visualize the completed effect if work is left undone. A partial remodel never looks good.
Partial Room Upgrades
If you don’t have the time or budget to finish an upgrade or remodel, it’s probably better not to start it because it’s difficult for buyers to visualize the completed effect if work is left undone. A partial remodel never looks good.
Removable Items
Sometimes, it’s easier simply to remove worn or dated items rather than replace or update them. It’s the ultimate and quick, inexpensive prep!
Old Appliances
If appliances are mismatched, more than 10 years old, not energy efficient, severely worn, barely functioning, broken, or missing, it can hurt your home sale. Save money by replacing them with used appliances versus buying brand-new appliances that cost thousands of dollars.
Seek to show potential, not perfection
Don’t be tempted to fix everything you think is wrong with your house; you’ll either lose money or price it out of competition in the market. When you prepare your house for sale, remember that your goal is to show its potential, not to polish it to perfection.
Read in full Article by: HomeLight.com
Sourcehttps://www.homelight.com/blog/what-not-to-fix-when-selling-a-house/
