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Selling Mom's House: Analysis Paralysis

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2 Taft Ct, Novato Suddenly you're faced with the daunting task of selling an inherited property. The choices are overwhelming and you're in complete analysis paralysis. Do you update the whole house, do you update certain features, or do you save all the money and just sell it as is? These are the most common questions we get when sellers find themselves in this situation. Of course, every home is a little different and we recommend meeting with an experienced Realtor® to get specific advice tailored to your property. But as a general rule of thumb, properties sell faster and for more money when buyers can imagine themselves living there.  Imagine you're a buyer and you walk into a home with a stained carpet, bright colors on the walls, and a grimy kitchen and bathrooms. You probably wouldn't walk away thinking...I'd love to live in that house and offer my entire life savings to have it! So as the seller, without breaking the bank, focus on the areas that would tran...

Thorne Home Team - Feb Market Snapshot!

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 February Market Snapshot Lots of new inventory on the market! The average sale price/list price ratio is 101.4%, indicating that homes are selling above the asking price, most likely as a result of renewed buyer competition in the market. We see a slight increase in the median list price, which may be seller adjustment to a reenergized market from the Fall and Winter months.   Search active properties here: thornehometeam.com