Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Segment 3 – What Not to Fix When Selling a HouseBarb, If someone is considering 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! It Depends on Price Range, Market Conditions, Area competitionb. Buyers DO Eliminate Homes with ‘Deferred Maintenance’ (unless priced aggressively low)c. 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#2: Do NOT Fix- MINOR Electrical• Minor electrical:• Wobbly switch or socket• Switch to No-WhereNOTE: Leave 1 thing for the Inspector to Whine aboutDO FIX - Exposed wires, sparking anything, or dangling light fixtures – NOT OKDO FIX – MAIN room outlet color mismatchDriveway Cracks – OK unless a TRIP hazardIf a trip hazard: Call Us. We can recommend some re