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Originally Posted by Morrigoon
Why so much vitriol, BTD? You think I don't know what buyers are looking for in a home? My point was that I think the suggestions were a bit overboard in what should be done, and that some suggestions were things that would quickly become dated themselves.
And please... ripping out a wall mirror in a bathroom? Yes a framed mirror is cute, but when you're talking about repairing or replacing drywall, you're talking about a much bigger endeavor than most home sellers would or should consider.
You wanna do simple things that will improve your home's saleability? Remove half your furniture and take all family photos off the wall.
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Not vitriol. I was saying if you don't like the suggestions then don't take them. I hear vents and gripes from my co-workers on a daily basis how the people they are trying to help move refuse to update their house and expect the buyer to accept it how it is because that is how they (the seller) likes it. Instead the homes are on the market for much longer than other homes in the area that did make an effort to update a bit. What the article is
suggesting is true. One has to be willing to update their house to sell.
Pru, do what you can and work with what you have. It sounds like you're doing a great job of making your place totally marketable by updating the flooring and the stove. A good agent will also be able to make suggestions that help downplay the things that could be problematic (outdated counters, paint colors).