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Hoyt

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2. Realtors will tell you to replace it. They want a fast/easy sale. I'm in similar situation and will

Reply to OnionPatch (Original post)

Sun Jan 15, 2017, 02:12 PM

Jan 2017

probably try selling at a reduced price and let buyers choose their replacement carpet, etc. I know most buyers would prefer a house with everything updated, but I'm not putting money into it unless I absolutely have to. I'm lucky in that I am in no hurry to sell. Good luck.

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House needs a roof but we're ready to sell. [View all] OnionPatch Jan 2017 OP

If you're planning to use a Realtor ... GeorgeGist Jan 2017 #1

Yes. We'll get a realtor eventually. OnionPatch Jan 2017 #8

Realtors will tell you to replace it. They want a fast/easy sale. I'm in similar situation and will Hoyt Jan 2017 #2

We're probably going to need to get it sold fairly quickly. OnionPatch Jan 2017 #6

If I were spending money in order to sell, I would do cosmetics, cleaning and de-cluttering Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2017 #3

Thanks, I'll watch that show. OnionPatch Jan 2017 #4

Price the house as though it had a new roof pscot Jan 2017 #5

I like that thinking. OnionPatch Jan 2017 #7

Keep in mind some lenders won't give mortgage if roof needed. we can do it Jan 2017 #9

We just had a series of heavy rainstorms. OnionPatch Jan 2017 #10

All those things will help! we can do it Jan 2017 #11

I wondered what you were going to do... Phentex Jan 2017 #12

Well, we're lucky to have the credit available OnionPatch Jan 2017 #13