In this Ten-Minute Takedown, Jefi and Ed are talking about pre-list renovations and how you can  spend money wisely when preparing to list a home. They suggest thinking about what buyers will see when they first walk up to the house, hiring a designer to help keep the colors neutral and modern, and adding small touches such as cleaning the windows and trim. Jefi and Ed also discuss how you can successfully stage your home. 

QUOTES

• “When you're getting ready to have a client list their home, or if you're a consumer and you're getting ready to list your home, the biggest bang for your buck is paint. End of story. ” -Jefi Moultrie [01:24]

• “I think updating appliances can make sense. I try to encourage folks to do that. Doing a full kitchen remodel is just too expensive. And when we get those calls, Jefi and I both tend to say: ‘What's the timeline? What are we looking at? Is this for immediate resale?’. That puts us on a decision path.” -Ed Billings [07:05]

TIMESTAMPS

00:10 Pre-List Renovations: How to Maximize Your Home's Value

01:06 Home Improvement Priorities for Listing a Home

03:10 Tips for Cleaning and Updating Your Home

09:50 Designer Tips for Home Improvement on a Budget

RESOURCES

• Never Split the Difference
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
• The Peak Experience
• The U.S. Housing Market Has Peaked
• Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence
• The One Thing Every Homeowner Needs To Know About a Recession

CONTACT

Messy in the Middle: messyinthemiddlepodcast.com

Ed Billings: edbillings.com

Jefi Moultrie: jefisrealestate.com