Don't Remodel Yet

Don't remodel your house right before you sell it. You might be paying for someone else's taste.

Travis Wright here, with eXp Realty. Getting ready to sell, a lot of people want to redo the kitchen or the bathroom. Sometimes that pays off. But often buyers would rather pick their own finishes.

Here's a free tip. Sort every project into three piles. Fix what's broken, like leaks and anything an inspector would flag. Freshen what's tired, like paint, lighting, and landscaping. And skip the big remodels until we've talked them through. Just don't hide anything. Known problems need to be disclosed.

Buying? Flip it around. After the inspection, focus your repair requests on real issues, not cosmetic stuff. Nobody wins a negotiation over a doorknob.

Reply with the word FIX, and I'll send you my fix it or skip it guide, for sellers or buyers. If you'd like, I'll walk through your place and give you my honest take. Free.