We listed my moms house last year for sale AS IS. It was in great shape. The buyer had a home inspection done. After they wanted the A/C replaced, All the screens replaced. The a/c was old but working fine. two of the screens had a few pencil size holes. Then they wanted the walls in the garage painted due to a few stains. Then they wanted the irrigation that was not even on the listing repaired. The list went on and on. I told the buyer, Do you know what AS IS means??? He was getting a great deal on this move in ready home. He ended up giving us full asking price and we did not do anything o the house.

@sparkykitty6870

Ай бұрын

Good for you! When I sell it will be as is.

@dewboy910

Ай бұрын

I guess they felt like they had nothing to lose by trying.

@escapist502

Ай бұрын

Same thing happened to me when selling my apartment last March Exactly, listed it with the words as is After the inspection, a list of items total close to $15,000 including the HVAC replacement I laughed when reading your message because I thought exactly the same thing, do they know what the words “as is” actually mean ???😂😂😂

@HEHE-dx9og

Ай бұрын

@@escapist502 Yup, And when they can`t find anything really wrong they nit pick stuff.

@taroman7100

Ай бұрын

Yah the buyer wants you to hand them a new house.

The fact that there is already an excessive amount of demand awaiting its absorption, despite how everyone is frightened and calling the crash, is another reason why it is less likely to occur that way. 2008 saw no one, at least not the broad public, making this forecast, as I'll explain below. The ownership rate was noted to have peaked in 2004 in the other comment. Having previously peaked in the second quarter of 2020, we are currently at the median level. Between 2008 and 2012, it dropped by 3%, and by the second quarter of 2020, it had dropped from 68 to 65.

@Franklin-gq4si

16 күн бұрын

Investing in both real estate and stocks can be prudent choices, particularly when backed by a robust trading strategy that can navigate you through prosperous periods.

@williamDonaldson432

16 күн бұрын

You're not doing anything wrong; the problem is that you don't have the knowledge needed to succeed in a challenging market. Only highly qualified professionals who had to experience the 2008 financial crisis could hope to earn a high salary in these challenging conditions.

@AlfredWilliams-ki6ri

16 күн бұрын

@@williamDonaldson432 Recently, I've been considering the possibility of speaking with consultants. I need guidance because I'm an adult, but I'm not sure if their services would be all that helpful.

@williamDonaldson432

16 күн бұрын

Actually, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention this, but I'd recommend looking up Sharon Ann Meny because she was a big deal in 2020. She manages my portfolio and serves as both my coach and my manager.

@williamDonaldson432

16 күн бұрын

The advisor that guides me is Sharon Ann Meny, most likely the internet is where to find her basic info, just search her name. She's established.

People will change it for their taste no need wasting money on something you are selling.

I agree with all these points. Location is the most important part in my opinion. People want to remodel and make it "their own" A house's location is the selling feature.

@shirleecebulis6964

Ай бұрын

Agree, location is also a selling point for many ppl.

@RG-hf4et

Ай бұрын

Agree. I purchased my home bc it was on a quiet cul-de-sac, 3+ acres, peaceful, space between the neighbors. It was exactly what I was looking for. I didn't care what the kitchen or bathrooms looked like. It was 3 miles from the highway, blue ribbon schools, a horsebarn, open field "farmette" type of property, etc... Anything can be updated, but you can't change location.

@pruzzilla3771

Ай бұрын

I agree. The house I bought is in the middle of all the school locations. Since I'm a substitute teacher, that was a massive plus.

@steveperreira5850

Ай бұрын

I agree. As a builder I have done a lot of remodels and they NEVER pay off. Especially if someone is selling the house. But if you are living in it at least you get the Joemer have a nice refurbished house.

Don't: Remodel kitchen and/or nath completely. Replace roof. Replace flooring Fix cracks in driveway or walkways Replace front door Replace window coverings Don't do major landscaping Do: Declutter Deep clean All good advice. Watch all the way for tips . Good advice and well done.

@LivinginVentura

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@terryjoejoe6953

Ай бұрын

Thanks

@g.flesch9731

Ай бұрын

Declutter & clean & clean. If you can't deep clean hire people to clean. Your house needs to be spotless.

@southernyankee2300

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@deirdreboyd1202

Ай бұрын

The tip to power wash outside is also good

Cleaning and decluttering is one of the biggest things you can do to show the space in your home and make it shine and sparkle and take all personal items and pictures and everything and put them away

Re This advice - do this while living in the house !! You’ll love it and never leave :)

I have seen a previous neighbor change out all their flooring before selling house. The new buyers changed it out before setting foot in the home. All this advice from Harold gives me heart. I do realize we most definitely fit into the 'Declutter and Deep Clean' category!!!

As a State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser for 43 years, I think this agent is "on point". Clean, and deodorized cannot be encouraged enough. Great advice!

@LivinginVentura

14 сағат бұрын

Thank you for your comments

This is solid advice. I would add that when you are decluttering, remember to organize your closets and pantry because people do open closets. If they're too full, or you have too much furniture, consider renting a storage facility for a month or two as a short term solution to get them out of the way while you sell. It won't hurt because you will already be half packed when you leave. Also, a few new cushions will make your old bedspread look fresh, as well as your sofa or loveseat. Don't forget to replace anything broken or missing such as baseboards or switch covers or torn such as ratty towels or holes in the drapes. If you have pets indoors, make absolutely sure that their area is spotless.

Thank you. What I’m hearing from you is basically clean it up. I couldn’t agree more.

@Georgemoore620

25 күн бұрын

Hey Katie, good evening also how are you feeling today... God loves you and your households ❤🕊️😇

My husband and I toured the house we ended up purchasing while the owners were still living in it and at home. It was a crazy experience. Immediately, their little dog ran up to me and the wife yelled at her husband, "Don't let him pee on her!" After that, the lady loudly chattered non stop. She was a close talker, too! A very bewildered and sad old lady sat on the couch. I learned that her husband had died the week prior. The house was very clean looking, but I could smell a cat litter box in the bedroom, from where I stood in the dining room. All the rooms in the house had been sloppily painted in various bright Easter eggs colors, trim included. The fenced backyard was a blank slate, except for one scraggly rhubarb plant. The house, built in 1917, was structually sound and it had a three car garage, although narrow bays. We we were able to look past the garish paint, small closets, only one bathroom and no parking on our side of the street, and bought it. Never regretted it! First things we did was repaint the entire interior, take out the rhubarb plant, and plant trees and shrubs. I love changes we made to the place. My husband is gone now, but when or if I decide to downsize, I will not be doing anything but removing any clutter, personal items, and cleaning it well. New owners may want to paint over my soft, neutral walls and chop down the trees. I won't care, I'll be on to a new place.

When I was house shopping and had a limited budget, the houses in my price range could not pass even half an inspection. Many had new roofs but rotted floor joists that caused the floors to sag. One house was so bad it was a ski slope going down the middle of it. Flippers think they can paint and update a few things and jack the price up, but one flipper had all the plug sockets wired wrong. The inspector said I would have to get an electrician in there before anything else. One house had no sub flooring so when it rained, it came in under the kitchen door., but the owner provided sandbags to help with that. One house had a mystery stair case from a closet to the attic that was sealed. The inspector got in and reported bats and rodents plus an abundance of feces. It also still had asbestos under the siding. I probably spent around $800 total for 7 inspections but it was worth not buying a nightmare. The house I bought was a foreclosure and needed a new roof, but the foundation was solid and the HVAC only 5 years old. The house was a rental so even the toilets had to be replaced. Everything was broken. Obviously, it was an revenge eviction, but it was cheaper to replace those things than repair a flooring issue and other demons.

@marciakatz5596

Ай бұрын

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@marciakatz5596

Ай бұрын

😅

We are looking to sell our home. My wife had it built in '91 before we met. But I still had an inspector do a walk through, and he told me the same things. We will come down on the price for the new roof (it needs one) and on the other things as well that will need to be done. But I'm not painting, etc, etc, etc. Things TO DO are make sure you list special things you may have done as improvements, i.e., I put a bidet and small 5 gal water heater under the vanity in the master bath to feed the sink and bidet. Things like that.

Simple and great advice! So true - I am always amazed that people don’t clean and declutter when trying to sell their home

@markbrautigam2502

Ай бұрын

And people think everyone loves their family pictures and memorabilia .

@RG-hf4et

Ай бұрын

@markbrautigam2502 Lolol....I don't want to see your family pictures or your kids' toys around. And get rid of unnecessary furniture.

@theOlLineRebel

Ай бұрын

@@markbrautigam2502I don’t consider framed photos on the walls as clutter. Try coming to my mom’s house! THAT is clutter!

@sandrastrawn6003

Ай бұрын

@@markbrautigam2502a house I looked at had framed pics of baby ultrasounds of all 3 kids. No, no.

@steveperreira5850

Ай бұрын

Most people don’t even know how to clean properly. Whether it is their house for themselves

As a former realtor in Beverly Hills, this is exactly what I did to my house to make it sell quicker and a realtor that I have wanting to sell it tell me the exact opposite, but I’m right in reference with you and I agree with you 100%

@steveperreira5850

Ай бұрын

The realtor on this video is a smart guy and he has a lot of common sense but most realtors are dummies, just like most people in any profession, they are not very good at it. Only A very you are the real deal!

The roof is a must……the insurance company may ask you to replace it if it is too old or has damage. They can refuse to give you insurance. This happened to my daughter.

When I redid, I redid, using what I had. I always wanted different cupboards, but I liked mine, just didn't like the darkness of the wood, So, I painted the raised part of the doors, and drawers, and created a tuxedo style. I went a step further by painting my created island using a bookshelf for one side, a plain side, to which I added molding. A spice rack for the kitchen end, and a double door with molding, on the dining room end which housed my pretty serving dishes. I took the brightness factor a step further by painting the sides of the top cupboards the same cream color, to add brightness to the kitchen window area, and the same for the two bottom sides of the over the stove cupboard sides. POP, went my whole area, making the flow of a one room bright area. It was once an L shape. I also added real tile to the kitchen floor, and pulled part of that L, now open area up into the dining room, by adding a jut out with the tile, and set the island on that. I now love everything about my kitchen, except for the stainless appliances. I always detested that stainless idea. They are SO much harder to keep clean than my plain white appliances. When I move, I will purchase used, if I can't get white, or anything except stainless. When my daughter was enthralled with my son's log cabin, she asked...Mom, can you make my bedroom log? I did, and it was SO cozy. You CAN do anything, but make it homey, and people will buy it, and if they don't like it, paint is an easy answer.

Yes, I have been wondering about this very thing. Thanks for your advice.

I have been watching housing prices near me bc I intend to sell soon. NJ is a hot market now. A 70's ranch home -3br2bath- nearby had the original kitchen, original bathrooms, hardwood floors, carpet in the bedrooms, cul de sac location priced at $449,500. It was very clean. It sold in 9 days for $575k - $125k over asking!!!

Solid advice. Although, I do small, inexpensive improvements to my house starting the day I move in so I can enjoy them. But small, inexpensive improvements add up over time making my house more desirable than my neighbors. I get to enjoy the improvements, AND my house sells for slightly more but way faster.

That was great no nonsense advice that makes sense. Thank you.

My major peeve. I wanted to buy the worst house in our neighborhood. The gutters were rotted out, the fascia was rotten, or missing. The render was falling off, the garden was a disaster area. I had a Caterpillar D9 just itching to do the renovation. What did they do? They spent $180,000 doing the place up and sold it for $180,000 more than it was worth to me. Not only that it is still the ugliest house in the suburb. It has all the charm of a Mexican cowboy movie jail house. Instead, they could have been out of there 6 months earlier and living their dream on their yacht.

Excellent video with great money-saving advise!

Thanks for these tips. I’m sure there are items that some may dicker with, but this is a great starting point.

Your advice is pretty much correct in my opinion. It does however also depend on the individual property, the market, and how over optimistic you are on the price.

Great advice. Thank you!

Thank you!

Awesome. Thank you.

Those are some thoughtful tips - appreciate them!

Thanks for your content.

Great video. Sensible help. Thanks much.

Great tips here. Thank you.

I realize that everyone is going to have their own opinion about what to do and what not to do to sell. Any new upgrades that you do can be added on to the price of your home. I have been making some changes and doing up grades. One of the things not mentioned was any updates should be disabled and senior compatible. In today's housing market, May 2024, many families are living together more. Senior parents living with their children, disabled individuals living with relatives, children with grand parents. So disabled or senior access has become a factor. Wider doors for wheelchair access. Walk- in tubs, and open construction ( no walls between rooms) has seen a huge trend. And possibly half baths. So if you are adding on rooms or doing any renovations, even changing doors. This is definitely something to consider. Also, the easier access to and inside your home is much easier for the buyer to obtain a loan. Therefore a quicker less tedious process for you the seller And the buyer.

I would suggest three things not mentioned and fairly easy to do: spackling and painting walls, replacing or installing missing molding or baseboards, and refinishing floors or renewing flooring such as carpet cleaning. I have seen houses that wouldn't move on the market get a new "floor lift" by sanding and refinishing the floors, and a nice paint job, and suddenly, they sell for twice the original asking price!

@lindakincaid4530

2 ай бұрын

I disagree. with flooring. Most will go want to pick the flooring they want. if you can sand and do it your sefl then it is worth it. but sanding and rifinishing can be expensive.

@maddscientist3170

2 ай бұрын

that's because people have a tough time visulizing what the home would look like..+ people buying homes are just outright lazy & don't do the work

@e-spy

Ай бұрын

@@lindakincaid4530 I sanded and refinished the flooring in only one bedroom. It was so unsightly, I figured I couldn't make it look worse. It was HARD work, took a long time, and I will never do it again! But it only cost about $200 to do it, versus over $1k to have it done. Turned out great, by the way.

@breadfan9

8 күн бұрын

Not @ 8 percent interest

Great video! I’ve been telling people pretty much the same thing for years and only ever been told I was wrong because their agent told them to do all those things! I would tell them “Of course they want you to dump as much money into your house before selling because it will increase the price and their commissions!” You are an honest real estate agent! I would use you if I were ever crazy enough to move to California!

@LivinginVentura

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Dbb27

Ай бұрын

Ummm. If a house sells for $30,000 more that’s about $900 in commission if the agent gets half of six. Then they would split with their broker so probably $600-750. Your comment is ludicrous. It’s just well known updated homes sell faster and for more money. It doesn’t mean that the total investment is returned.

Totally agree with this advice!

Thank you!❤️👍

Very helpful, thank you

Awesome thanks makes me feel alot better because that was all the things that I focused on when preparing my house for sale 😁

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Good job!

@g.flesch9731

Ай бұрын

Was responsible to sell my parent's house. Removed all furniture. A contractor painted all interior walls & power washed the outside. I spruced up the garden. The house sold after sitting on the market a year. Everything cleaned & neat!

Very good info. Thank you

Thank you.

That was very helpful. Thanks and cheers from Vancouver Island Canada❤

Great information and video. Thank you

Thanks! 👍🏾

This video is excellent.

Sold mother in laws house. Never remodelled since purchased in 1980. Spent some money removing junk but did nothing else. Sold within a day for asking price. There is no hard and set method of selling.

@angelofamillionyears4599

Ай бұрын

Your price was too low.

Great ideas.

A few years ago, good friends decided to downsize and move. They poured a boatload of money into the house to fix it up, remodeled the kitchen, all the baths, painted, landscaped, all the things you said not to do. When it was done, the house was spectacular. I took one look at it and asked myself, why do they want to move, I would love to live here. Anyway, I went home and decided that I wanted my house to look good enough to sell tomorrow. We remodeled some very old and needy bathrooms, our kitchen, and the cabinets. I can't tell you how many people came in and asked a) are we moving? and b) can they buy it? We absolutely love our "new" home, the market value went up in value dramatically, we enjoy every minute we are living here without the moving hassles! (Well, yes our friends did downsize, and they lost tens of thousands in the process.) Excellent video, very sound advice.

Great practical advise. It's a seller's market now where I live and houses are sold before advertising and open homes. FOMO!

So glad to hear this. Cuz i always heard just the opposite! No i dont luve there, not looking to buying or selling a house (I wish). Was uust curious. Thank you!

Some good advice.

Good points.

@Georgemoore620

25 күн бұрын

Hello Connie 👋

This was an excellent video! When we discuss what needs to be totally updated to sell our house I always tell my husband that we need to leave some things for our buyers to do after they move in! Clean and bright with fresh paint and new hardware works wonders!

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

I kept waiting for the information I didn’t already know. At least it was short.

LESS IS MORE. Suggestion: you might want to consider removing “that sound” when words pop up or photos change throughout the video. Its repetitiveness is very annoying. I could not watch the video through to the end because of that. I get what you were trying to do, but it’s a bit excessive. IMO. I really don’t enjoy being critical, however I had to comment on this.

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I will notify my editor.

@oceanic0076

Ай бұрын

Didn't bother me. I'm still not even sure what @Paxton is referring to.

@amaria7735

Ай бұрын

Lol, agreed!! Especially since i listen to most videos on 1.5 speed

@SuperBookdragon

Ай бұрын

I agree too many sound effects. Painful

@patriotgirl3163

25 күн бұрын

@Paxton-br9gt If that slight sound bothers you enough to write a “book” in chat, you need medication and go back on your bipolar meds! You’re sick

Great information... thanks

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very very good solid advice

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

HP - I think the ; roof , windows & water heater replaced adds quality value when selling . ~ JDS/CT

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

It will add to the value when selling, but it will net you less when you look at cost to sale price. A new roof may cost 15-20k but only add 5-10k to what a buyer would pay. If roof is actively leaking then definitely replace. Best to sit down with realtor to look at some of those items.

@Alicia-ij6gt

Ай бұрын

It depends. If it’s a single level home in an area with a majority of double storey homes, the buyer may intend to expand upwards. They won’t care what the roof looks like.

@dianek2101

Ай бұрын

​@@Alicia-ij6gtgood point

Please oh please do not fill the entire house with ugly, cheap laminate floors. Some of the patterns are absolutely awful, but I do believe they also give off formaldehyde fumes for years.

@mikewhite9818

Ай бұрын

Sure beats “even worse” carpet.

@RG-hf4et

29 күн бұрын

What do u suggest instead for flooring?

@mikewhite9818

29 күн бұрын

@@RG-hf4et I use quality luxury vinyl. Easy to clean easy to work with. Very durable. Comes in every design to fit what ever design you need.

@cliftonmcnalley8469

22 күн бұрын

Too many people are too obsessed with their own concept of "what is green" - as they drive their SUV's, fly to their vacations, drink bottled water and buy massive quantities of polyester clothing specifically designed to disintegrate and polute our water tables and therefore our bodies as quickly as possible.

@Gemmarose9012

22 күн бұрын

@@RG-hf4etWe went with hardwood flooring. Raised our asking price by $10,000.00 and looked GORGEOUS!

Great information 👏👍

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Excellent. Eye opening. Thank you very much!!! Best wishes from Encinitas, California.

Thanks, excellent

I've been looking for a house for a while and I hate having to consider a more expensive price because the owner made cheesey, unattractive remodel. I'd rather do it myself. I do think smell has an effect good and bad

Thanks, A true honest pep talk!

Solid advice, however please note, the sound effects and background "music" are very annoying

Great advice.

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression"

Great. 90s before the substance. 90s is a hell of a long wait sometimes. It's all about the money, isn't it!

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

Yep, people vote with their pocket book.

Good advice. Make it presentable, clutter free and fresh clean. Also, we had a cinnamon bun smelling candle lit while it was being shown.

@LivinginVentura

2 ай бұрын

Nice job!!

@Alicia-ij6gt

Ай бұрын

Maybe, but whatever anyone does with smells, do not repeat do not use an oil diffuser. Smells artificial and as if there is something you are trying to cover up.

@bahba9247

Ай бұрын

​@@Alicia-ij6gt Good comment. And I think most "food" candles smell awful and artificial.

Depends on the area. Where I live, everyone wants turnkey so they can jump into their busy job at Google, Apple, or Tesla.

It’s real simple. Unless it’s an absolute show stopper, unless you can do better than recoup the cost of a remodel or whatever, don’t do it.

The OPINIONS presented in this video are in direct opposition to what every realtor we have used in the last 20 YEARS has told us in respect to kitchens & bathrooms. KITCHENS & BATHROOMS SELL HOMES ~ never forget that! Additionally, flooring is also very important. Our home had 2 offers with escalation clauses WITHIN 24 HOURS because we renovated the kitchens & bathrooms as well as installed hardwood floors. We got $10,000 over asking! So the "proof" that our realtor's advice was 100% spot on is in the selling price.

@LivinginVentura

2 ай бұрын

This is exactly why a realtor needs to look at the situation. For example, If a kitchen remodel is going to cost 40,000-50,000 and you get 10,000. The question that needs to be asked can I paint cabinets, changing hardware ect for 5k and get asking??? Which means netting 25,000-30,000 more money. I had clients do a light kitchen rehab, (spent $3000), change out dated and stained flooring and get 40,000+ over asking.

@KungKokkos

2 ай бұрын

How much did the remodel cost?

@larsedik

2 ай бұрын

It really depends on how bad the kitchen and bathrooms were before you remodeled them. When we bought our house in Palm Springs, we knew that the kitchen and bathrooms needed to be redone, but we preferred to do that ourselves and remodel them to our taste - not the sellers taste, which would have been horrible. We are now preparing to sell our house in Los Angeles, and the realtors have told us only to deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms - no remodeling necessary, even though the bathrooms have not been touched since 1996. We definitely would not get our money back if we spend it on the kitchen and bathrooms, but then they are not that bad and are fully functional. We are not painting our maple cabinets in the kitchen either.

@Shakashack2022

2 ай бұрын

Terrific video, thank you!

@philipem1000

2 ай бұрын

@@larsedik For a few hundred or so you can install a nice new toiler, faucets, towel bars, maybe lighting and fresh paint in the bathrooms. (these are almost all projects you can do yourself in a day or two if you really want to save...) These changes will make the bathroom look much nicer along with that deep clean.

Your background music should’ve been California dreaming by the mamas and Papas or hotel California by Eagles

Ventura Highway in the sun shine where the days are longer and nights are stronger. There’s moon shine.

good advice for most situations... big reno works and makes sense only if you have funds. have a neighborhood where buyers want turnkey and if you do a remodel do it right... nothing worse than the crappy workmanship and materials I've seen in many flips.

@bobboscarato1313

Ай бұрын

If you're not a carpentry or masonry pro don't do it!

@HelenaRusso-ex4em

Ай бұрын

Hey Mr Bill how are you doing today 😊

@SharonPerson-hm9ds

Ай бұрын

@billger5710 And all the flips look the same - Grey, sterile, and uninviting, with no character to distinguish one house from another.

Guess I’ll have to remove all My hoarding “treasures”!

Do the Canadian Real Estate, do change anything, just jack the price sky-high and flip the property

Depends on the home.

@Alicia-ij6gt

Ай бұрын

And the location, and the market.

@Omar_Zazzle

18 күн бұрын

Living in an old refrigerator box next to a Gay bar doesn't make you an expert.

@Alicia-ij6gt

17 күн бұрын

@@Omar_Zazzle Good non sequitur.

Some of the advice is relevant, but not all of it. It's pretty general, but not all properties are the same all and not all prospective buyers want to have to update a new house themselves.

Hard to declutter when you have lots of stuff, when maybe you are moving to a bigger house. Personally I like my stuff and hate when an outside party thinks everyone else should downsize. Ok I’m getting off the subject. Just sayin.

Ventura County and most of CA very unaffordable now. Insurance companies leaving in droves.

What does deep clean really mean? Mop floors and vacuum/shampoo carpets? Are there service that do this? we can do the basics, but it never feels that clean.

@LivinginVentura

2 ай бұрын

Yes, there are cleaning services that can provide it. Deep clean goes after grout areas, stove, tubs, toilets and sinks. Often getting stains out.

@g.flesch9731

Ай бұрын

You also need to declutter. Closets declutter. If your are moving why bring stuff to the next house you really do not need. Less to pack & move. Goodwill, Salvation Army, thrift stores take donations.

@Alicia-ij6gt

Ай бұрын

Clean behind things, on top of cupboards, doors and ceiling fans (use ammonia to degrease anywhere near the kitchen, but keep it well ventilated).Get into corners with an old toothbrush. Mopping still leaves residue, make sure there is a second go with the mop water coming out clean. Scrub around the base of taps, dissolve limescale buildup by soaking bathroom fittings in vinegar overnight and scrubbing, polishing dry, Ensure limescale and soap buildup is removed from tiles and glass in the shower and polish dry with microfibre. Remove mould from shower grout. Clean power point faceplates. Clean the backs of door handles. Remove any cobwebs. Get windows sparkling clean inside and out. Pressure wash hard paving. If there is mould or detritus on the outside walls of the house pressure wash it off. Clear and rinse gutters. Open windows to clear any residual smells. Clean the oven and its racks, and any griller tray, clean cooktop burners, and gas cooktop trivets. Clean around the sides of a stove, make sure it is taken out of its niche and the sides degreased. Take the fridge out and clean behind it.

Now I find a little different I've been invested in Holmes and I like it when the roof is already done roofs are already expensive I'll just go ahead and figure that in the price of the new house cuz I buy them for rentals and I don't have time I want to get them rented I'm all about the spotlessly clean fix the cement and you're right no no bathroom remodels none of that make sure your spotless butt stuff that needs to be done new HVAC because people are afraid they always get bent over and they stick it in them when they get it so that's behind them when they go out it's got a new furnace that's got no roof that's what everybody says and that's what I say too I like that I'll pay a little premium for that cuz dealing with people to get that stuff done is worth a little bit more on the price up front and I'm a mechanical contractor and Builder and it's just a lot of hassle

Do a video on how to sell your home during white flight when the neighborhood is getting dark

What about redoing decks before selling?

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

I would say re-staining or painting is a value add without a big expense. The issue to check on first before you start is termite damage. I would probably get a termite report first to see if there are some boards that may need to be replaced before staining or painting.

@bahba9247

Ай бұрын

My son moved into a home 2 years ago with a wrap around deck and 2-tiered deck in the back. The whole thing was painted with some kind of cheap paint that was just to make it look good and get the place sold. It's peeling off now and the whole thing needs re-done and properly stained.

Hello: I have one bathroom with a walk in tub. Should the walk in tub be replaced with the typical tub. Thanks

@amysscentsandsongs

24 күн бұрын

In this market I wouldn't do anything. Just have it clean and decluttered and it will sell.

@1953mazda

23 күн бұрын

@@amysscentsandsongs Thanks

About 35 yrs ago, I went to an open house. I had seen this home advertised for quite a while. I knew there was something off with it, as it was in a very good neighborhood and was nicely situated backing onto a ravine. This place should have commanded top dollar, even if there were faults. I got in the front door, and the home was empty. Obviously, the owners had moved some time ago. There hadn't been any updates in at least 15 yrs, however a lot of those issues could have been solved quite cheaply with cleaning and paint. Now for the two main reasons I think this home wasn't selling. Firstly, the extremely strong smell of curry permeated everything! It was over powering. Secondly, this home had the 70's brown decorator scheme popular at the time - again, something that probably could have been fixed with paint. However, they had laid a brand new, bright blue carpet in the living room, lol. That's fine if you want a bright blue carpet and have the furnishing to go with that. However, as Harold has so nicely put it, the buyer is now going to have to 'pay' for this new carpet, that doesn't go with anything in the house, and will probably be ripped out anyway. My best guess is that the carpet was such a mess, they had to take it out. And instead of putting down a berber (popular at the time) or some other neutral color, they bought a remnant at the cheapest price they could get. Solid, timeless tips given.

We are getting ready to sell my mom’s house. We put new gutters…gutters were 35 to 40 years old and not functional well. We put new HVAC…gas furnace was leaking…movement in flame so furnace was shot…at least 25 years old. The second bathroom was redone…wasn’t functioning for years…floor had sunk in…redone for around $2,000 so reasonable. I will probably get it appraised because we have no idea how much it is worth…4 bedrooms, 2 baths…hope it sells fast…western North Carolina.

@SharonPerson-hm9ds

Ай бұрын

It sounds like you performed necessary repairs that would detract from the home's market price. Probably a sound investment, since a home inspection would have found these major issues and then it would appear that NO maintenance had been done to the property, even if it had.

@tebelshaw9486

6 күн бұрын

It took me 4 years to sell my parents' home in PA. I made all necessary repairs and it ended up selling during Covid, no inspection done. 😢

Would you paint the walls before placing your house on the market ?

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

If the walls are a bit scuffed up or painted a color that is not a shade of white, then yes.

Simply don't do anything, just put it on the market as it is.

@steveperreira5850

Ай бұрын

I think his advice is better than yours. He’s talking about things that will not cost much money but will make it different when A prospective buyer come bye.

@pawelfronczyk1579

Ай бұрын

@steveperreira5850 I can give you a real advice what to do if u wanna not to spent lots of money and attract potential buyer to your house.

I lived in a old neighborhood and out house is the best of all neighborhood, completely renewed inside and outside. How much value can we increase in our house ?

@LivinginVentura

8 күн бұрын

If you have the nicest house in your neighborhood then I would say there's nothing to do but enjoy your house. Congrats!

Retro doesn't sell. A little unexpected treasure like a carousel in the corner cabinet of a kitchen may be a gimmick to some but it's an upgrade to others. If you can swing floor-level drawers under your cabinets, this innovation draws buyer attention. Cookie sheets and platters need a place where they don't obstruct other kitchen needs. If you can avoid having empty, open space above cupboards, this removes a constant dust stockpile that the new buyer would have to clean often. Some seasonal serving pieces could store there if you can provide some enclosure such as swing-down doors with magnetic latches. Remember, your neighbors don't have these cheap, simple offerings. Your house has additional function just by buying some board and some cheap hardware.

@HelenaRusso-ex4em

Ай бұрын

Hello Mr. Russell 😊

Anyone heard of moving within California and being told by your new home insurance to take photos of your previous home to ensure you looked after it before they will insure your new one??

OH MY GOODNESS! SOMEBODY FOUND ALL THE SPECIAL EFFECTS BELS & WHISTLES AND DECIDED TO USE THEM ALLLLLLLL! I would like to know what you have to say but I am 1:10 in to your short, sweet vid, and I am compelled to protest the assault on my eyes & ears. (1980 radio/TV/film production grad, 20 years as a technical editor, and another 15 as a small business media strategic advisor). Just do it quick & simple! Too much visual and auditory 'noise' will not help your viewers remember what you are saying! Hey thanks for the information, though. I turned off the audio, turned on the closed captions, and sped up the viewing speed to 1.5. I've learned!!! Best of luck to you!

I have oil heat. Should I change to gas?

@LivinginVentura

Ай бұрын

If it heats the house sufficiently don't do it to sell the house.

Fix your home for you, only. The buyer can update for their whims.

way off heating/cooling/plumning/electical/foundtaion are mine top4

So I shouldn’t have my hardwood floor refinished?

@quiltanon

27 күн бұрын

Do it for you, not someone else

Thank you for your tips. But I don’t live in your area, much less your state. If I may make a suggestion, just stop with the background music. It was so quiet all I could hear was a ticking beat. I found it very annoying and if you wanna sell yourself then you don’t want those things that are going to annoy the listeners. Again, thanks for your tips. First on the list is DECLUTTERING!

@bobboscarato1313

Ай бұрын

I also find this very annoying; unfortunately we find this in most videos now!

@zerowhite2286

Ай бұрын

I thought it was a washing machine in the background, and a distant radio!

@arethavanhorn7010

21 күн бұрын

The tips were excellent. I did a basic cleaning of 100 year old home, shared major issues info, and sold “as is”. I’m assuming they will fix it & flip it. I had to go back and listen again. I had completely tuned out the music. 🎶 LOL!

@bobboscarato1313

6 күн бұрын

@@tebelshaw9486 I think smart phones and PCs. we depend on reduce our attention span. This is very unfortunate!