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What are some things a home owner should do and things the owner must do (if there are must do things) before selling their house?

Posted - December 12, 2021
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  • 34253
    Clean and repair. 
      December 12, 2021 7:32 AM MST
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  • 13277
    home owner homeowner
      December 12, 2021 7:50 AM MST
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  • 44603
    These are should dos for some and must dos for others.

    Vacate it. Remove everything but window coverings.
    Make all necessary repairs.
    Paint where needed.
    Clean it.
      December 12, 2021 8:55 AM MST
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  • 13277
    Or after the sale has closed, move your stuff out, turn the key, and walk away.
      December 12, 2021 10:06 AM MST
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  • 44603
    If I do all of the things I wrote, it will be worth substantially more. Turn the key?
      December 12, 2021 10:31 AM MST
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  • 13277
    Read my comment again. "After the sale is closed." Can't change the sale price then.
      December 12, 2021 11:42 AM MST
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  • 34253
    But as Element said of he does those things first...je will get a higher sale price than if he waits until after the sale.
      December 12, 2021 5:49 PM MST
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  • 13277
    Of course. But after the closing is another matter.
      December 12, 2021 9:12 PM MST
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  • 10635
    1. Get rid of all the bodies you've stashed in ground, attic, walls, basement, etc (otherwise they turn into "evidence").
    2. Grit your teeth and do the dreaded deed that you haven't done since you bought the place -  clean it!  (at this time hiring someone else to clean it won't be considered being lazy).
    3. Give the ants, mice, roaches, and/or bats enough to keep them occupied until the place is sold.
    4. Fill in and paint over all the holes in the walls and ceilings (especially the ones where the mirrors hung over your bed).
    5. (this one's optional) - inform your "other" that you're selling the place (tempting as it may be, it's really not a good way to break up with them).


    Note - When selling a house, make sure to pick a time when your landlord's on vacation (preferably an out of country vacation).


      December 12, 2021 2:11 PM MST
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  • 53504

     

      On my case, it’s always been prudent to fill in all basement spaces with lots and lots of cement. (Cough, cough.)

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      December 12, 2021 5:54 PM MST
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  • 10997
    In this market, not much. I listed my condo on Friday and accepted an all cash offer on Sunday. No inspection,  as-is, no contingencies. All I had to do was move out, sign the papers and hand over the key.
      December 12, 2021 6:57 PM MST
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  • 53504

     

      Wait, does that mean you’ll need a place to stay? I have plenty of room! We’ll be so happy!


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      December 12, 2021 8:38 PM MST
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