Sell the house as is. Just make sure everything is up to code. Personally, I find doing repairs before selling a house is money wasted. Let’s say it costs 10k for the repairs, that 10k is added to the selling price then the price is negotiated down. When I bought my house, I changed all the repairs/improvements the seller had done.
Seller must also babysit the RE agent. They are only after the commission (Understandable) and will lie through their teeth to seller and buyer.
In selling a house, one only needs a building inspector and a RE Lawyer. No middle man is needed unless one is out of State.
Seller must also babysit the RE agent. They are only after the commission (Understandable) and will lie through their teeth to seller and buyer.
THIS^^^! If it's a "repair" then do it. But, if it's just an upgrade or improvement, leave it alone. Dittos about the agent being dishonest. Especially, if they are working with an agent representing the buyer.
Also, before putting it on the market, make it as “neutral” as possible without being boring. A relatively clean slate.
There’s a home for sale we’re somewhat interested in buying. Built well (we know people who are familiar with the builder and watched this go up), great location, perfect lot size. However, the decor is 100% Victorian with garish sparkly wallpaper in every room (there are many rooms), border paper “swags” around the top, fru-fru ridiculous light fixtures, etc. A bordello is more tasteful.
If they lowered the price about $50K-$75K it might be do-able. You’d need a great amount of money to tone it down to normal.