Quiz – How Difficult Will It Be To Sell Your Home?

1. I expect to list the house within the established market value range based on the sales of comparable houses with similar features in my area.*
- True
- False, I will ‘test’ the market with a higher price

2. I have solutions to many of the challenges that can arise. Check all that apply.*
- Repairs - I know which repairs to focus my attention on so I don’t waste time or money.
- Cosmetics - I know how to create curb appeal and can either do the work myself or hire it out.
- Handymen - I have trustworthy local contractors who can be relied upon to help me get the house market-ready and repair any issues discovered at the inspection.
- Maintenance - I am handy or have a handyman to tend to the house while it is on the market.
- Lawncare - I have a plan and contractors for snow removal, lawncare and gardening.
- Security - I have a system for protecting the house and its contents during the marketing period.
- Moving - I can plan the logistics and oversee the crew on moving day.
- Downsizing - I have the time to organize, sort, donate and distribute all the contents.
- Time of Sale Requirements - I am familiar with the municipality’s regulations and am confident I can clear all inspections and obtain any needed licenses or Certificates of Occupancy timely.
- Neighborhood Bylaws - I can quickly put my hands on the neighborhood master deed & bylaws; I have the HOA contact name, know my current monthly dues and what the dues cover.
- Valuation - I know how much is the property worth and who is most likely to purchase it.
- Personal Property Value - If needed, I know how and where to sell valuable items at top prices.
- Condition - I know how to elevate property value using budget-friendly fixes and I am handy.
- Staging - My house is already staged OR I have the time, expertise and budget to stage it.
- Loss at Time of Sale - I am confident I will not leave money on the table

3. Proximity to property*
- I live at the property.
- I live in the area.
- I live out of the area.
- I live out of state.

4. Property condition*
- Creampuff: House is updated, clean and ready for photography.
- Good: House has some updates and shows well. Could shine with some sorting & staging.
- Fair: House is dated but has good bones and is well-maintained. At least 1 update to windows, siding, roof or HVAC.
- Fixer-Upper: House is dated, but has potential. Needs work but no leaks or mechanical/structural failures.
- Rough: deferred maintenance and some mechanical/structural failures.

5. Neighboring property values*
- Neighboring properties are valued $1,000,000 +
- Neighboring properties are valued $500,000 - $999,999
- Neighboring properties are valued $250,000 - $499,999
- Neighboring properties are valued $100,000 - $249,999

Congratulations! You've completed the quiz and recognize some of the challenges that lie ahead. Your sale price and difficulty factor will be directly related to the condition of the house and your ability to:
- Identify and prioritize issues that need to be addressed prior to listing the property
- Understand which projects have paybacks and which will waste time and money
- Complete the work personally or hire and manage multiple contractors for cleaning, repairs, security, content sorting, staging and ongoing property maintenance
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Quiz – How Difficult Will It Be To Sell Your Home?

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