What are the most common big-ticket inspection issues? Roofs, to be sure. Also furnaces, foundations, sub-standard plumbing or electric, and any suspect major appliances. But all of those things are usually already known to the Seller — and therefore properly disclosed (and preferably, addressed before a home even comes on the market). No Symptoms Which leaves items that Sellers...Read More
3 Keys, or, “Highest Common Denominator” What’s the key to getting good value for your “handyman dollar?” Actually, there are three: One. Having the names of a couple reputable handymen, with a range of skills and hourly rates; Two. Knowing how expensive/demanding your individual repairs are; and Three. Matching your repair list to the handyman....Read More
Prepping For Sale You can pay me now, or pay me later. –Oil filter commercial, circa 1970’s One of the more difficult conversations listing agents can have with their Sellers concerns spending (some) money to prep their home for sale. That’s an especially sensitive topic if some (or all) of the homeowner’s motivation for selling...Read More
“No Time Like the Present” for Home Repairs One of the things I’ve repeatedly seen over the years is Sellers, in preparation for going on the market, finally tackle all the projects they put off while they lived in the home. Like replacing an especially stained Living Room carpet; refinishing that horribly scratched hardwood floor...Read More
