In order to maximize the selling price (as well as the commission, which is based on a certain percentage of the selling price), the agent would advise you to fix the visual defects before open house.  You need to be prepared to spend on:

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• Building inspection report to identify issues,
• Plumbing to stop leaks,
• Surfacing repairs, such as tiling or concrete paving,
• Gardening,
• Old stuff clearance,
• Big item dumping,
• Wall painting,
• Carpet replacing,
• Professional cleaning, both interior and exterior,
• Interior design furniture rental, and
• Miscellaneous tradesman and other charges.



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