Selling a less than perfect home no longer an option

Home sales have been struggling since the housing market burst several years ago and buyers are more demanding than ever, according to RISMedia. The overabundance of choices, between foreclosures and other relocation options, has purchasers in the driving seat.

In years past, sellers had the luxury of not bothering to even paint the walls or mow the lawn because they could not keep the home listed long enough to do the work. Now, as houses sit empty for months, homeowners are forced to put more work and money into their properties, according to the news source.

Realtors across the country are urging their clients to make a minimal investments into repairs because they can have major returns in the sale, according to the news source. Putting in new countertops and painting the front door can help a home sell twice as fast as its worn-out competition, according to the news source.

However, experts advise against making major renovations to the kitchen or bathroom because those choices are subjective to individuals, but fixing a leaky roof is something everyone can agree on, according to the news source. It is also wise to put personal items into moving boxes to de-clutter the house and allow the buyer to create their own mental images of the home.  

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