| Home sellers often like to sell their home in "AS Is | | | | remodeled--almost torn down--then you might be able |
| Condition." Selling a home in as is condition happens | | | | to sell your home based on location and property |
| because the home seller doesn't: | | | | value alone. |
| - have the money for repairs or upgrades | | | | You will sell your home for more money and quicker if |
| - know how to fix broken feature | | | | you make repairs. Check and see if you have a |
| - have time because of moving pressures | | | | ReStore near you. ( ) The volunteers who manage |
| - lacks desire to work on the home because of | | | | Habitat for Humanity's thrift store often have a |
| personal problems. | | | | working knowledge of construction and can guide you |
| If you're thinking about selling your home in as is | | | | through the process. I've found the volunteers |
| condition, think about your bottom line. If you sell a | | | | extremely helpful. Also, home improvement centers |
| home in less than perfect condition, you most likely will | | | | have free printouts on how to make repairs and |
| sell to a rehab investor who will only pay you about | | | | replace fixtures. If you go at a time when they're not |
| 70% of your property value. That's a steep discount | | | | too busy, the sales staff will help you with the supplies |
| for selling your home in its current condition. | | | | needed and do it yourself directions. |
| Sell to home buyers who want to live in your home | | | | Many unseen problems can be fixed during escrow |
| and you will make more money. | | | | and paid for from the sale proceeds. You can also |
| Most buyers make up their minds the minute they walk | | | | disclose the problem to the buyers and let them live |
| inside a home. Your curb appeal and living room are | | | | with it or fix it themselves. Offer a home warranty |
| more important than the bathroom. However, if your | | | | with your sale so the buyers feel protected in case of |
| home is for a first-time home buyer, they usually have | | | | future problems. |
| little money set aside to do repairs. These buyers don't | | | | Home buyers choose the house that "feels most like |
| have experience owning a home so they get turned | | | | home." Take a look at the type of buyers moving into |
| off by defects. Move up buyers look for luxury and | | | | your neighborhood and create a buyers' "dream |
| upgrades. These buyers, usually working professionals, | | | | home." Spending a little time and money can make a |
| don't have time to make repairs and expect perfection. | | | | difference in your closing check instead of selling your |
| Exceptions to this occur in desirable areas with older | | | | home in as is condition. |
| homes. If you see many nearby houses being | | | | Copyright © 2006 Jeanette J. |