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Tom Stone
Jay, it really depends upon the amount and kind of work that needs to be done. A basic cleaning and polishing, perhaps 15% more. It is a LOT more important to have a home look good now than it did 6 years ago and correcting problems is a real good idea. If you can afford it, get a complete home inspection as well as a good pest inspection and fix what needs fixing. If it is a country property get the well and septic systems checked out as well and make sure your agent makes all the reports available online at the MLS. You will break even or better when it sells, you vastly reduce the chances that the deal will fall out of escrow and you are likely to get a faster sale. Most importantly, disclose any problems to a potential buyer.It will bite you hard if you don’t.
Jay, it really depends upon the amount and kind of work that needs to be done. A basic cleaning and polishing, perhaps 15% more. It is a LOT more important to have a home look good now than it did 6 years ago and correcting problems is a real good idea. If you can afford it, get a complete home inspection as well as a good pest inspection and fix what needs fixing. If it is a country property get the well and septic systems checked out as well and make sure your agent makes all the reports available online at the MLS. You will break even or better when it sells, you vastly reduce the chances that the deal will fall out of escrow and you are likely to get a faster sale. Most importantly, disclose any problems to a potential buyer.It will bite you hard if you don’t.