Don’t Fix These 7 Things When Selling Your House

Accepted real estate wisdom says that houses in good condition bring in higher prices than houses in not-so-great condition. While that is generally true, it’s possible to “over-improve” a home to the point of losing money if the return doesn’t match the investment. Luke Rentz, a top agent in Tulsa, Oklahoma, recommends that sellers contact an experienced local agent before making any repairs. “A local agent will be much more familiar with popular trends and different things that are going to get you the most bang for your buck,” he says. A Top Agent Can Guide Your Home Prep Save money and time by partnering with a top agent who will know what repairs you need to help sell your house, and what repairs you can skip. It takes just two minutes to match clients with the best agents in your market. Knowing what to fix — and what not to fix when selling a home — can be tricky. That’s why we compiled a do-not-fix list and threw in some advice to help you determine which fixes are worthwhile and which are a waste of time, money, and effort. How to decide what not to fix when selling a house Before getting to the list, let’s look at three initial steps to help determine how to approach repa...