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- Dorene Slavitz, "Westside Realtor"
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In my professional opinion, you will attract better buyers, and higher offers if you tackle the repairs yourself and present your home in it's best possible condition before listing. This also includes a pre-listing inspection with all problems corrected.
Realtors are paid at close of Escrow, when the home is sold.
Realtors are paid at close of Escrow, when the home is sold.
- Terry Yee, "Terry Yee"
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I would suggest that you have a Realtor look at the house and give their professional opinion. Because this is a job transfer, do you have a relocation package? Many times this could be negotiated with your job transfer.
- Chuck Smith, "DecaturRealEstate"
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Great question. It all depends on what is going on in your area. If homes are selling for more than $140's I would probably say address the concerns if you have the cash to do so. If you don't, then I would price the home to account for the repairs.
I work with several investors in my area where they would rather get the home for the lower price needing repairs and have their contractors do the repairs as they can get it done for less than you.
As far as us Realtors getting paid. That is the best part for the seller, we don't get paid unless we complete our job which is getting your house sold.
I work with several investors in my area where they would rather get the home for the lower price needing repairs and have their contractors do the repairs as they can get it done for less than you.
As far as us Realtors getting paid. That is the best part for the seller, we don't get paid unless we complete our job which is getting your house sold.
- Jeffery Lape, "Jeffery1j"
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It really depends on your neighborhood. If you would be happy to get $110,000 for it, and you can get $130,000 for it by putting $12,000 into it, I would do it. Call a couple of local Agents. Ask them what they think about the repairs during their Listing Presentations. Make them compete for your business, but if they are too far apart in their educated guesses, call in another Agent.
- Rob DeNicola, P A, "RobDeNicola"
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I would fix the cosmetic issues, then I would get at least 3 estimates from plumbers that were referred to you by someone that did business with them and if the cost is low enough repair if the cost starts heading too high then hold the estimates too show potential buyers of the cost so they feel comfortable with the repairs and they know you have been up front with them
Good Luck
Good Luck
- Diane Breard, "Diane Breard"
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I would have a Realtor give you a listing price of your house now and one if you did the repairs. Then I would get a price on repairs and make your decision from there. I specialize in flipping houses. I find when you renovate a house then put it on the market it is easier to sell. Most buyers want to buy a house and not have to do any repairs. If repairs are required it gives the buyer more bargaining power and you will get less for your house.
Realtors are not paid until the property closes.
Realtors are not paid until the property closes.
- Call The Sisters, "Call The Sisters"
- Contributions:877
Get someone to give you an estimate on repairs. Speak to a Real estate agent and a local mortgage broker.
FHA has a 203K streamline program which allows buyers to include up to 35K in repairs in their loan. The appraisal is based on the home after the list of repairs or improvements have been completed.
Not many buyers know about this program. It may be a marketing tool to assist you in achieving your price.
FHA has a 203K streamline program which allows buyers to include up to 35K in repairs in their loan. The appraisal is based on the home after the list of repairs or improvements have been completed.
Not many buyers know about this program. It may be a marketing tool to assist you in achieving your price.
- Brian Teyssier, "Brian Teyssier GRI"
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Thanks for posting your question on Zillow.com!
Well, we get paid from the settlement so no worries there.
As for what it is worth, etc....you HAVE to have a local Realtor come out to give you the best answer.
Sorry for your position & best of luck!
Well, we get paid from the settlement so no worries there.
As for what it is worth, etc....you HAVE to have a local Realtor come out to give you the best answer.
Sorry for your position & best of luck!
- Ofe Polack, "Ofe Polack"
- Contributions:3374
Contact at least two listing agents and invite them to view your property and do a comparative market analysis (CMA) to give you an idea what the property can sell for and if you should do any repairs. Realtors get paid at closing.
- Rita A. Walker, "Rita Walker"
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Those sound like major repairs. Not many homeowners want to start out in a home with water problems.
You may have to do some repair in order to get near your 110000.00 figure.
If an investor buys your home you will most likely get a much lower figure.
You may have to do some repair in order to get near your 110000.00 figure.
If an investor buys your home you will most likely get a much lower figure.
- Mack McCoy, "Mack McCoy"
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You should have your agent take a look at that house. We don't charge up-front fees, we get a commission if the house sells.
As SoCal points out, you may not get 100% or better return on your repairs. My inclination - I haven't seen the property, I don't know where Kernersville is - is to sell the property "As Is." But, it may be habitable and FHA approvable with some repairs, so talk to your agent.
As SoCal points out, you may not get 100% or better return on your repairs. My inclination - I haven't seen the property, I don't know where Kernersville is - is to sell the property "As Is." But, it may be habitable and FHA approvable with some repairs, so talk to your agent.
- Vince Curtis, "SoCal Appraiser"
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hmm.... since your area seems to be trending upward, and that trend 'should' continue, to maximize the mojo of the market I would sell in spring - assuming that is a good time for your area - and keep your repair costs minimal ... Who know you may find a roofer to buy your home who doesnt think a leaky roof is a big deal.... Timing is everything...
- Vicki Crutchfield, "finduahome"
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I think you need to speak with a Realtor. I'll be happy to help you. There's no upfront fee.
- SoCal_Engr
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It sounds like the answer is "some issues need to be fixed". However, I would try to talk to a mortgage lender to determine what the critical issues are with-respect-to being able to sell to buyers who need to get financing. REAs, unless they have separate certifications and/or experience, are not "experts" on mortgage requirements.
The real issue is that, while obvious maintenance issues will cost you money on a sale, fixing them doesn't necessarily return dollar-for-dollar when the sale is executed. So, you will need to be judicious in terms of what you focus on, and how much is actually spent.
The real issue is that, while obvious maintenance issues will cost you money on a sale, fixing them doesn't necessarily return dollar-for-dollar when the sale is executed. So, you will need to be judicious in terms of what you focus on, and how much is actually spent.
- Shannon Thomas, "sthomasrealestate"
- Contributions:286
Sounds like it may be a financing problem for new buyers. You really need to talk with a Realtor in your area that can point you in the right direction. Interview several and listen to their advice on selling condition.
Good luck
Good luck
- Tiffany Bond, "TiffanyBond"
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Does your area have a lot of cash buyers? If not, you may need to do any repairs that would prevent financing if you do not want to drastically limit your market.
Most listing agreements do not require funds until the house sells - but that can vary based on region, agency and services requested.
Should I try to sell my house "as is" or spend a lot of money making repairs and then sell it?
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