Preparing to Sell Your Olathe Home, Part 2
It is now time to look through the eyes of the buyer, transferring your Olathe home of memories into a dream house for someone else. Decide whether you want to hire an Olathe agent to handle the sale, then do whatever necessary to get your home in it’s best possible condition.
Take the initiative and get a pre-sale inspection, to prevent costly surprises from the buyer's inspector. Inspections usually cost between $200 to $400. If major damages are discovered, your decision to sell or at least the price at which you sell may be altered.
Kansas require sellers and their agents to disclose issues that may affect a buyer's decision to
purchase your Olathe home. This is a touchy topic, so speak with your agent to make sure you understand what you need to disclose, what repairs need to be made, or what problems can be back-ended by adjusting your asking price.
This is not the time to undertake major improvements. It is generally wiser to make only necessary repairs and cosmetic improvements that will enhance your Olathe home's saleability.
Your taste may appeal to you, but may turn off the buyer. Decorate the home with neutral tones that will add charm. Consider replacing out-of-date carpeting, painting odd-colored rooms, and polishing your home's appearance. You may also want to kennel your pet during this time, and hire extra cleaning help while your house is on the market, especially if an odor exits throughout the home. A good agent can make recommendations on companies that can assist you in preparing your Olathe home for the market.
Deferred maintenance and out of date carpeting may seem like a inconvenience. If undone, Olathe buyers will typically deduct 3 times the value of the repairs from the asking price on a real estate contract.
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Blog post written by: Dowell Taggart Team of RE/MAX Best Associates.
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