Do I really need to fix things before selling?
At some point, repairs stop being about improvement and start being about tradeoffs. This page explains how I help sellers decide when fixing no longer makes sense — and what happens next.
When repairs don’t make sense anymore
There are situations where fixing things simply doesn’t make sense.
Major structural issues or extensive work that costs six figures usually fall into this category. In those cases, the conversation shifts away from repairs and toward pricing expectations.
This is not usually a hard conversation. Those types of fixes are often unrealistic financially, and sellers understand that right away.
What matters most at that point is understanding how condition affects price and buyer type.
How pricing really works
Every home sells — it’s just a question of who the buyer is and at what price.
Condition doesn’t stop a sale.
It defines the buyer pool and shapes the strategy.
Once we understand what kind of product we’re actually selling, we can identify the likely buyers and adjust pricing and marketing accordingly.
This is where my value shows
This is usually the point where sellers start to see my value.
I treat every home as a custom project. Strategy, preparation, pricing, and marketing are built specifically for that property.
That level of involvement is also why sellers often ask what their agent is actually doing behind the scenes:
→ What does a real estate agent actually do when selling my home?
I’m not simply taking an address and inputting it into the MLS.
I’m looking at the entire picture — the house itself, the market, the buyer pool, and the seller’s priorities — and adjusting the plan accordingly.
That level of customization is not common, especially from a solo agent who remains directly involved at every step.
Why this matters
Different homes require different approaches.
Some need more preparation.
Some need very little.
Some are about maximizing price.
Some are about speed and certainty.
My role is to help you understand the tradeoffs, set the right expectations, and choose a strategy that fits your situation.