----------------------------------------------------
If you have mechanical issues and decide to sell your home “as is,” it may be necessary to negotiate with the buyer and you can almost be assured of a much lower price. Stating "as-is" in a listing is an immediate red-flag that there may be some issues a buyer is going to have to deal with so we recommend avoiding this if possible. Stating "as-is" basically means that anything a buyer's inspector uncovers will not be repaired by the seller and/ or the seller will NOT give any credits (reduction to the price) to the buyer for those items.
REPLACING APPLIANCES
New appliances undoubtedly make an impact on buyers. The National Association of Realtors® conducted a survey of buyers and found that: • Buyers were usually “interested” or “somewhat interested” in buying a home that featured new appliances. • Most respondents preferred stainless steel. • The most important factor: that appliances were available in the home. (including a washer and dryer) • Most buyers who were unable to get their sought-after appliances said they would have been willing to pay, on average, nearly $2,000 more for them. Potential buyers want appliances included and will pay more for them, especially if they are new or in excellent condition. New appliances might be what sets a house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances are out of reach, offer immaculately clean and fully functioning existing ones.
48
Powered by FlippingBook