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Thinking about selling your home? One of the first questions you might have is:
“What should I fix before I put it on the market?”
The answer might be less than you think.
FIX THE THINGS BUYERS WILL WORRY ABOUT
A dripping faucet, broken door handle, loose railing, damaged trim, or light that doesn’t work might seem small.
But when buyers see several little problems, they may start wondering:
“What bigger problems haven’t I found yet?”
Taking care of obvious maintenance items can help your home feel like it has been well cared for.
DON’T REMODEL FOR SOMEONE ELSE
That 20-year-old kitchen might not be your favorite—but that doesn’t automatically mean you should spend $25,000 replacing it.
The next buyer may have completely different taste.
The same goes for flooring, countertops, cabinets, bathroom finishes, and other cosmetic updates. Sometimes the better move is to price the home appropriately and let the buyer make it their own.
CLEAN CAN BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN NEW
You don’t necessarily need a brand-new house.
But you do want buyers to see a home that feels clean and cared for.
Deep cleaning, decluttering, touching up obvious damage, cleaning up the yard, and making rooms feel open can make a huge difference without spending a fortune.
BEFORE YOU SPEND THOUSANDS, ASK
One of the biggest mistakes sellers can make is spending money on improvements before finding out whether those improvements will actually help them sell.
A $10,000 project doesn’t automatically add $10,000 to your home’s value.
Sometimes it makes sense to fix it.
Sometimes it makes sense to leave it alone.
And sometimes the smartest move is simply adjusting the price.
Thinking about selling? Before you start writing checks for repairs and renovations, let’s talk about which projects are actually worth doing.
