Home Buyers - Cosmetic Allowance or Work Already Done?

Mike, some, OK most buyers want to just move in and not do any work like paint, carpet and refinishing floors even if the colors are not their favorite.

Agree with Joan - I am finding increasingly that buyers are most attracted to properties that are "move-in ready".  Sellers lament that today's buyers have lost their vision - maybe, but it is, what it is.

    Interesting question, Mike.

    I am more concerned with the quality than the color choices.  Was it professionally done, or was it a do-it-yourself job?   Were any latent defects covered by the new carpet or new paint?

   Another challenge is "allowances" or credits on the CD or HUD-1.  Many lenders won't allow the Buyer to walk away from the closing table with money. 

Mike, most of my buyers want everything done. Plus if they see something really objectional that might turn them off to the whole house. The moving process is already a chore and the possibility of having to find a contrator, pick out colors or fabrics then wait possibly until its done to move things into a room is just "one more thing". Fix it, paint it or carpet it with neutral colors before going on the market is my advice.

I was looking for your current blogs. I hope all is going well for you.