I looked at resales on line. Most had not been updated. Same laminate counters from the 1990s, same carpet(bright raspberry, kelly green, blue, red, etc). That is fine for the seller but as a buyer, more people want neutral. And how many couches does one need in living room. I am not a realtor, but have bought and sold 6 homes since 1996 and flipped two more. I just finished selling my house and helping my fiance sell his. First rule is stage for the buyer. Most of the resales were very cluttered and that says to me it would take forever for the seller to move. I would immediately click on to another. Then there were those few that were updated and done well. We just bought in Fenny with a wonderful TV agent this past weekend and will be there at the end of the month permanently. The deciding factor was a larger yard that was fenced. So every buyer has their criteria. Never sign a contract for longer than 3 months. A year and no sale? Either the house is a mess, no one cares, overpriced, or the agent needs to be changed.
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