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Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell (HomeSmart Real Estate)

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Rainer
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

We have a LOT of demand for un-renovated homes here, but clutter will KILL a sale. I tell them get the clutter out.

Dec 18, 2015 01:32 AM
Rainmaker
846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Unrenovated is what I look for. My present home that I bought in 2012 had that exact range (it still worked too). I don't want to pay for someones quick fix reno when I intend on ripping everything out to suit my tastes. SO I tell them unclutter, maybe paint but no total renos-too late for that!

Dec 18, 2015 02:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

the choice is to update and list at a top price that the market will bear...or sell as is and list at a very low figure to reflect the cost of improvements....

Dec 18, 2015 01:39 AM
Rainmaker
1,513,143
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

You have pretty much covered the list. Oh there is the didhwasher that may work but it has been through the war and time to go!

I will keep the old pushbutton electic syove and take it with me though!

 

Dec 18, 2015 12:53 AM
Rainer
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LUXURYSOCALREALTY COMPASS La Jolla
Compass - La Jolla, CA
San Diego Partner - The Private Client Network

Animal heads on the wall. Too many thing the eyes are creepy.  

Jan 06, 2016 11:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the post. I will share it with others.

Dec 18, 2015 09:00 PM
Rainmaker
634,482
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Clutter has to go, the rest is optional. Spend some money on badly needed repairs, maybe replace a broken appliance, and decide if it's worth spending more to update or just accept a lower price.

Dec 18, 2015 04:14 PM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I am not afraid to tell it like it is. I am not interested in a house sitting on the market being rejected by buyers and want sellers that are interested in selling and cooperating.

Dec 18, 2015 12:39 PM
Rainmaker
2,224,473
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

The indoor furniture turned into lawn furniture. This topic would really make a better blog post. 

Dec 18, 2015 09:04 AM
Rainmaker
4,319,419
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeffrey Masich anything that does not add value - any clutter - 'got to go'!

And you have a great list - just to begin with!

Dec 18, 2015 08:36 AM
Rainmaker
4,936,605
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Have that right now with a client that wants top dollar without the improvement.

Dec 18, 2015 07:58 AM
Rainmaker
1,844,271
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Just love that turquoise stove! 

I think that all 'collections' also have to go be it owls, beer cans, whatever excessive things they have hanging around or jammed into bookcases. No one wants to see or care about those whiskey bottles.

Dec 18, 2015 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
7,835,925
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is certainly a good list for consideration.

Many homes just have too much clutter.

Dec 18, 2015 03:21 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

It depends on the house.  Renovated homes get top dollar.  If that's not an option (often it isn't), I recommend painting, decluttering and making the home as accessible as possible.

Dec 18, 2015 02:54 AM
Ambassador
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I like old homes so some of the classic things like old door knobs would be a must stay, a few things could stand to go though like the shag carpet, and some of that funky wallpaper.

Dec 18, 2015 02:35 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Those things that can be remedied cheaply would be my first choice.  And then, price the home appropriately for the condition.

Dec 18, 2015 02:20 AM
Rainmaker
3,986,258
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I am very honest with all clients...ones in a hurry and those that are not

Dec 18, 2015 01:38 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

All the above

Dec 18, 2015 01:28 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jeffrey,

Great list.  For some, it is hard to come to the realization that updating is necessary.  A

Dec 18, 2015 01:24 AM
Rainmaker
2,310,576
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

My biggest one is worn out or outdated carpet.  Fresh new carpet always seems to help the sale.

Dec 18, 2015 01:20 AM
Rainmaker
979,496
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Jeffrey - I think you answered your own question. If the seller wants top dollar, I would think they would have to update everything that makes the home look dated. Otherwise, you have to price it accordingly.

Dec 20, 2015 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
617,935
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Jeffrey,
I make my stager available at no charge to discuss what the house needs. If a house is not ready for sale we don’t take the listing. We aren’t in the business to “take listings,” we are in the business to sell houses.

Dec 19, 2015 01:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Your list is good. Too bad this wasn't a post! 

Dec 18, 2015 09:44 PM
Rainmaker
2,759,812
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Jeffrey. A lot of folks are looking for unimproved properties. The look is quite retro.

Dec 18, 2015 05:26 PM
Rainmaker
2,443,250
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

This too should be a post and not a question.

Dec 18, 2015 12:49 PM
Rainer
187,002
Raj Taj
RE/MAX - Lake Bluff, IL
Drive By Blessings!

Hide the sex toys, Scientology books and any other weirdness.

Dec 18, 2015 11:52 AM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Just reading your headline Jeffrey Masich I was going to say "The Meth Lab" but then you had to go into detail and wreck it.

Dec 18, 2015 11:29 AM
Rainmaker
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Spirit Messingham
Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson, AZ
Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900

I tell them they picked the right agent to work with, provide comps and a realistic listing and sales price.

Dec 18, 2015 01:41 AM