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OnionPatch

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13. Well, we're lucky to have the credit available

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 10:36 AM

Jan 2017

and my husband has a shop full of tools and the skills to use them. So we DIY a lot of the time. We'll be applying to our credit union for a loan to finance the roof, though.

Maybe your friend could talk to a real estate agent to see what updates or repairs would bring the most return without breaking the bank. I always hear that kitchen or bath updates are good. A fresh coat of paint can be fairly inexpensive and does a lot. But the main thing may be to have everything in working order first.

I wish your friend luck. I'll report back once we've sold if I learn anything worth sharing from the whole experience.

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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