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Fix what's broken, like leaks and anything an inspector would flag.
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Freshen what's tired, like paint, lighting, and landscaping. Skip big remodels until we've talked them through, and always disclose known problems.
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Buyers: after the inspection, ask for repairs on real issues, not cosmetic stuff. Nobody wins a negotiation over a doorknob.
Don't remodel your house right before you sell it. You might be paying for someone else's taste.
Travis Wright here, with eXp Realty. Getting ready to sell, a lot of people want to redo the kitchen or the bathroom. Sometimes that pays off. But often buyers would rather pick their own finishes.
Here's a free tip. Sort every project into three piles. Fix what's broken, like leaks and anything an inspector would flag. Freshen what's tired, like paint, lighting, and landscaping. And skip the big remodels until we've talked them through. Just don't hide anything. Known problems need to be disclosed.
Buying? Flip it around. After the inspection, focus your repair requests on real issues, not cosmetic stuff. Nobody wins a negotiation over a doorknob.
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Travis Wright with eXp Realty
I help buyers and sellers in Lawton and the surrounding area with straight answers, honest price ranges, and zero pressure. Ask me anything. Seriously, I like questions.
OK License #206164 · 1146 NW Cache Rd, Lawton, OK · (580) 647-0915
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I remodel right before I sell?
Usually not. You might be paying for someone else's taste, and buyers often prefer to pick their own finishes.
How should I sort projects?
Into three piles: fix what's broken, like leaks and anything an inspector would flag; freshen what's tired, like paint, lighting, and landscaping; and skip the big remodels until you've talked them through.
Do I have to disclose known problems?
Yes. Known problems need to be disclosed.
What if I'm buying?
After the inspection, focus your repair requests on real issues, not cosmetic ones.