Bob the Builder says "We Can Fix It, Yes We CAN!!!". But should we?
There's lots of things you and I may have the skill sets to do an adequate job. We've done crown molding in our home, door and window trim, sweat pipes and replace bad faucets.
But we all need to recognize our limitations, and sometimes, even when you know how and could, you shouldn't! (more on that later).
Our back yard currently looks like a disaster area as we have a new patio put in. We hired professionals to do the job because A) we don't have the technical know how B) we don't have the tools and C) we'd like to finish the job in our lifetimes!
It looks like a giant jigsaw puzzle, with a rough outline in place, but the elements of success are there! The limestone foundation is laid and compacted, the raw materials are present, and the crew is experienced. Furthermore, the company is local and Accredited BBB! We know if we ever have a problem we know they'll stand behind their work and correct it.
So how does this relate to you Mr. & Mrs. Potential Home Seller? We all have pride in our abilities and our home. There's a definite feeling of 
accomplishment in completing any home project!
We can totally relate to that... but here's the but, and it's HUGE!
If your potential home buyer can tell YOU did it, they can see the imperfections right off the bat, was it worth the savings and the self-pride? You may ultimately wind up paying more than the professional would have cost due to a potential lost sale, or someone discounting your price to compensate for either the perceived quality of the work or for repairs they feel need to be done.
The same thing applies when you've gotten an acceptable purchase offer and the buyer asks for repairs as part of the inspection phase. Any good buyer's agent is going to ask for the repairs to be done by a professional, with receipts provided! And honestly, that's for your own protection! Do you really want to have the buyers calling & yelling at you two months after they move in because that plumbing work you did blew a seam and flooded THEIR basement?
So, know your limitations, and hire a professional to do the job when you're beyond your expertise level, or need the liability protection!
Need more advice on what to do, and not to do, to your home? Just contact The Liz Spear Team of RE/MAX Elite, Warren County's ONLY Cincinnati BBB Accredited Business real estate team!
Hope you're having a fantastic week!
Liz and Bill
P.S. Post #100 since we started blogging!
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