Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 2 – What Not to Fix When Selling a HouseBarb, If someone is thinking of selling their home, What are some of the top things a home seller should NOT FIX TO PREPARE THEIR HOMES FOR SALE?a. BEFORE YOU UPGRADE – ASK ME – Not all improvements will add to the bottom line!b. Buyers DO Eliminate Homes with ‘Deferred Maintenance’ (unless priced aggressively low) – SIX TREESc. How it looks is important because buyers eliminate homes in less than 1 minute! (How do You Know What to Fix or NOT?)#1: Do NOT Fix Cosmetic Flaws• Normal wear and tear expected• Minor hardwood scratches• Grandfathered building code issues• Driveway cracks – unless a trip hazard#2: Do NOT Fix- MINOR Electrical Minor electrical:• Wobbly switch or socket• Switch to No-WhereDO FIX - Exposed wires, sparking anything, or dangling light fixtures – NOT OK DO FIX - MAIN room outlet color, Driveway Cracks – OK unless a TRIP hazardDon’t Fix – Grandfathered Building Code Issues:• Inspector WILL Tag it Regardless• Don’t Have to unless remodeledDon’t