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15 Dartmouth Road Suite 15
Bedford, Nova Scotia
B4A 3X6 902 - 835 - 2000
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How Much Fixing Up is Enough?
Many soon-to-be-sellers ask us how much time, effort and money they should put into fix-ups, and the short answer is “it depends”! In general, there is no hard and fast rule. It can depend on what type of buyer you are trying to appeal to. If your target buyer is a "fixer-upper" buyer, then obviously your cash outlay may be considerably lower than for a "move-in condition" buyer.
The 3 Phases Of Fix-ups
Fixing-up falls into three categories:
- The Basics
Requires a minimum cash outlay, typically requiring more elbow grease than money. Includes: Mow the lawn. Trim the bushes. Edge. Clean closets and reduce clutter, storage areas, garage. Wash windows. Scour the kitchen and bath.
- Middle of the Road
The basics plus cosmetic repainting of dingy rooms, repairing broken fixtures, replacing worn carpet, etc.
- Big Guns
At this level, major refurbishments come into play, like installing a new roof, updating kitchen cabinets, replacing old systems and appliances.
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