Usually worth evaluating
- Safety issues
- Active leaks or moisture concerns
- Known electrical or plumbing problems
- Broken systems or fixtures
- Visible deferred maintenance
- Exterior, roof, drainage, or access concerns
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Property Preparation
What Should You Fix?
Not every repair deserves your time or money. The goal is to address meaningful concerns and present the property well without remodeling for an imaginary buyer.
A practical place to begin
Clear information.
Better questions.
Use this guide to organize the details, identify the decisions ahead, and prepare for a productive conversation.
Cosmetic decisions
- Paint and touch-ups
- Flooring and carpet
- Lighting and hardware
- Landscaping and curb appeal
- Deep cleaning and odor removal
- Small repairs that improve the first impression
Projects to question
- Major updates with uncertain return
- Highly personal design choices
- Replacing functional items only for style
- Work that may delay the sale without improving market position
- Repairs better disclosed and priced into an as-is strategy
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