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GETTING YOUR HOME READY

What should I fix before I sell—and what can wait?

Before you take on a kitchen or bathroom project, let’s walk through your home and your plans.

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Start with the condition questions

Make a short list of things you already know need attention: a leak, a roof concern, an appliance that is not working or a heating issue. Gather any service records or estimates you have.

An inspector or the appropriate qualified professional can help establish what is going on and what the work involves. I can help you organize those questions and consider how the condition fits into the sale plan.

Make the home easy to see

A thorough clean, clearer surfaces, clean windows and a tidy entrance are useful places to start the preparation conversation. We can look at lighting, furniture placement and the rooms people will see in photos.

Paint or small finishing jobs may belong on the list, depending on the home. The aim is a manageable plan that helps people understand the space when they see it.

Talk through bigger projects before booking them

A new kitchen, bathroom or major renovation deserves a closer look at the cost, the schedule and the home as a whole. We can compare your plans with the condition and presentation of relevant homes, then discuss your options.

National remodeling research offers general context. For your home, we will look at the specific work, your timing and the local properties that matter.

Leave with a short, useful list

Let’s sort the preparation into three practical groups:

  • Condition questions for an inspector or qualified professional.
  • Cleaning, organizing and presentation work you want to tackle.
  • Larger projects to discuss before deciding.

A little more on these questions

Have a “should I fix this?” question?

Give me a call before you get buried in a project list. Tell me what you are considering, and we can talk through where to start—even if selling is only a possibility.

Another question on your mind?