Many times while touring a potential seller's home I'll be asked by the seller about the hand painted mural on the wall or the old stained carpet. Or the kids rooms have been painted bright red, maybe the wallpaper is pealing in the bathroom.
I know what they want me to say- "No, it's fine, leave it the way it is." The buyer's will love it!
Unfortunately, that's not the answer I usually give them.
My answer:
If you were the buyer, what would you think?
Yes, then there's a big sigh from the hopeful seller. Most sellers know what needs to be done and will end up painting that custom wall and cleaning the carpet!
One of the ways I show my sellers what they need to do is to show them to see other houses for sale, either on the Internet or in person. Once they see their competition, or start looking for a new home for themselves, the seller will realize the importance of getting their home in top condition.
As a potential seller, you'll have to roll up your sleeves, get out those paint brushes, and start cleaning out the cabinets in order to get TOP dollar for your house. And of course that's the goal of everyone now-a-days.
My motto:
When you're a seller, think like a buyer!
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