Here are 10 tips of what NOT to fix when selling a home!
If you’re getting your house ready to sell, this is a must watch video.
Home sellers ask this all the time. What do I fix before I put my home on the market? Will I get my money back? Well, there are some things you should do, and some things you might be thinking about doing that will not give you a good return on your money!
Do you want some tips that will save you time and money when preparing your home for sale? Then watch this short video for more information.
There’s always someone telling you what to fix and what to improve. But do you know which fixes will cost you money, which ones will hurt your sale and which ones you might regret?
Check out this video to see 10 repairs that fall under What Not To Fix When Selling a House.
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I disagree on not fixing driveway cracks. buyers get scared when they see cracks. they think there's major problems. it only costs about 50-100 to fix a few cracks, they don't have to refinish the driveway like you stated in this video. always fix cracks anywhere in the house.
We had to update all appliances as they were old. Stainless we chose with good sales. We installed a new furnace as it needed repairs. We hired painters and also helped paint our entire big home with light colors and not many colors. We replaced all exterior doors and several interior doors. We had to replace our floors as they were over 20 years old. And we put new switches and GFIs in. We had all Andersen and custom windows so those were cleaned and still beautiful and big. Our roof was good and only 7 years old. Owens Corning Premium we installed in 2017. And we cleaned everything from basement to attic. It’s beautiful now and 3 realtors want to sell it badly as they said it is one of the nicest homes they have seen in a long time.
What about attic insulation? There won't be any ROI for us as we have solar panels, but boy would it help our comfort level. It's about 5k.
And DON'T put Spanish tile throughout a house that isn't a Spanish style house.
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Quick summary,,don't change anything just clean and paint what you have. Ok your welcome
Impressive presentation voice. Former radio or tV guy?
Working as a home improvement contractor, I suggest similar ideas. Cheers
Disclosure; I have been a real estate inspector for as long as you've been an agent. One thing to guard against, that I've seen too many times, is spending your prep budget on cosmetic details and having nothing left to fix what the inevitable inspection brings to light. The seller might think about getting a pre-sale inspection to identify items in need or repair. There is a lot of stuff that I find that would have been cheap to fix and not clutter up my report. Drain stoppers, door stoppers, label the breakers in the panel, caulk around windows, backflow preventers for hose bibs, easy stuff. And yes, roofs and air conditioners. You are not going to sell a house without a good AC here in Houston, so get it done. Get the roof done while you can shop around for better prices instead of being at the buyer's mercy. (Pro tip – lighter color shingles reflect more heat)
If you ask me to come in and look around and talk to myself and ignore you taking notes behind my shoulder, then there is no report that may need to be disclosed.
This is the best video!
A diffuser in the bathroom helps the house smell clean, and that's the best place for it, because the bathroom tends to emit the most offensive odors, and because a diffuser emits moisture, which is less apt to be a problem in a tiled bathroom.
Missing or damaged baseboards? Replace them. It's inexpensive, and most hardware stores will even cut them to the size you specify. If you don't replace them, the house looks unfinished, and as though you are in the cheap, desperate to sell, and unable to do even the smallest things.
I've watched a few "Don't do this when you're selling" videos and I have to tell you… I disagree with so many things! First, let me just say on my own behalf that whatever I did, I did with selling in mind. Whether it be keeping items in good working order or replacing an entire kitchen, I've always maintained everything to the highest level I was able and did them for my own use and peace of mind… then I used them (for a time) before selling. That may be what's skewing my thoughts about the subject but any house I've ever wanted to sell has sold without even being listed, sold for higher than any neighboring home and the buyers have all been ecstatic for being able to nab it! Some have even remained lifelong friends! Now, I would say if you're living in a very sub-par abode and by fixing or replacing one item and making the remainder of the home look even WORSE, then by all means follow the advice of the video. I think the key is maintain, maintain and maintain with updates along the way and an eye toward selling down the road. My 2c.
Great video and advice. I've done many of them and it makes such a huge impact. I painted my kitchen cabinets and put beautiful hardware on them and WOW what a facelift. Plus, I'm enjoying the kitchen more too! Also, nothing like a really clean house. I once sold a house in 12 hours, and I really attribute a lot of it to being immaculate. Thanks for such great content. It is really helping me prepare for what's next for me in real estate. And Good Luck! 1000 is just around the corner:)
This is all really great advice – thank you for posting!
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Great video
Great advise. Love the tip about builder grade carpet.