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This allows sellers to complete necessary work to make their home market-ready without immediate out-of-pocket expenses.

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This will keep you informed of the propertys value so that you could set realistic expectations for the transaction.

Reis stated that living in a home and preparing it for selling should be considered two separate things.

He advised removingall personal itemsand staging a home before listing.

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Andrews agreed that the best approach torepairs or inspectionsis to be proactive and informed before listing the property.

While many repair requests can be negotiated within reason, addressing major repairs upfront is essential.

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