Whites House Team

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Our Listings
  • Buyer/Seller Info
    • First Time Home Buyer Tips
    • First Time Home Seller Tips
  • CIPS
  • Contact Us

Can I Sell A House That Still Needs Repairs?

May 7, 2019 by Linda White

Can I Sell A House That Still Needs RepairsWhen you started thinking about putting your house up for sale, you probably made a list of repairs that need to be done ahead of time. If that list was long, you might be at a point where you’re asking if it’s all worth it. Will prospective buyers really notice the little things? And even if they do, will that affect how much you’re able to get for your home?

You Can Sell An Imperfect House

Your house doesn’t need to be perfect in order to sell it. Many older homes have some issues like outdated kitchens and bathrooms or wall-to-wall carpeting that needs to be replaced or gotten rid of.

But be aware that a house in need of repair or is different than a house that needs updating. Outstanding repairs are a red flag to buyers that you haven’t maintained the home as you should have over the years. Buyers may suspect that your home needs even more repairs than the obvious issues. So first off, you might have more buyers walk away from a house in need of repair and second, you will probably get less money for your home. 

Outstanding Repairs Give Buyers Leverage

When you try to sell a home that’s in need of repairs, you give buyers leverage to get a lower price out of you. For instance, if your house needs a new furnace, the buyers might say, “Well, we’ll make an offer but it’s lower by this amount because we know we’ll have to get a new HVAC system as soon as we move in”.

That amount for the HVAC system will usually be more than what you could have paid for a new furnace before listing your home. You can almost always sell your house for more by taking care of repairs first.

One thing that real estate agents advise is to get an independent home inspection report before you sell. This will give you an official list of all the repairs that need to be done. Then you can pick and choose among which repairs you should take care of.

This also helps to avoid unpleasant surprises later on. Even though finishing repairs can be costly and time-consuming, many home sellers find that it’s worth it to do as much as possible before listing. The final purchase price often ends up reimbursing you for your expenses, if not for your time.

Be sure to consult with your trusted real estate professional to help you prioritize home improvement projects prior to listing.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Inspection, Home Repairs, Real Estate

Linda White - Knapp Realty

Linda White

Call (702) 301-0648
NV - BS.0143690

Robert J White

NV - S.0056824

Knapp Realty
Search for Homes →

Questions about Short Sales?

What's my home worth?

Property Search

Let’s Keep In Touch!

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Connect with Us!

Hablamos Español!


日本語でどうぞ!

Categories

Equal Housing Opp

Looking For Something?

Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Our Location

Linda & Robert White
Whites House Team at Knapp Realty


39 E Basic Rd.
Henderson, NV 89015


Direct (702) 301-0647 Cell (702) 301-0648 Fax 855-975-3237

Copyright © 2023 · Powered by MySMARTblog