I have been, but more's been done by the handyman and others.
Maybe by the first of Sept, we'll be ready to list. Poor Nana is so upset that we're putting so much money into the place up front. Up to 20K right now, but we stand to make 150k if we get what we're asking for.
Sounds like a wise plan to me! I'm sure everything will end up just fine for you!
You can really attract more buyers when you have your house all spruced up. And having the septic system fixed before selling should alleviate a lot of issues for a buyer.