Good Intentions, Bad Results.

Good morning, Bob... I've found that people don't want allowances. I've also found that buyers expect more in an allowance than an actual repair might cost.

Sellers should definitely talk to their real estate professional before undertaking something like a hot tub inside the front door. Or listen when they're told that will hinder sales!

I have seen many odd situations but have not yet discovered a hot tub in a living room.

This resonates. Sellers often act with good intentions, but without perspective those decisions can limit appeal instead of enhancing it.

Features that feel personal or creative to an owner may distract a buyer. The hot tub in the living room is memorable, but it illustrates the point. Presentation matters, and so does understanding how the market will respond.

The most effective improvements are guided by current buyer expectations, not impulse. Asking for professional input before making changes protects both value and time. Well said.

That is funny because I showed a home a couple years ago with a hot tub right in the middle of the living room. I later found out the home was used to make a bunch of porno movies. Had I known I would have used gloves while showing.