If you plan to list, there are three kinds of issues you must resolve before you do so.
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Your home’s condition will have a major impact on its performance on the market. Therefore, there are certain items sellers must always fix before they list.
Here are three such items:
- Title “ghosts.” To check for these, our team will ask the title company to review your property’s history and look for any liens or potential owners you may be unaware of. In Texas, contractors can file a lien without notifying you. Therefore, it’s essential that you make sure you’ve got a clean and open title before you list.
- Structural, mechanical, or safety issues. Major problems, like a faulty electrical panel, should be addressed before your home is on the market, but other less critical problems may be left unresolved so long as you disclose them to the buyer.
- Legal issues. A great agent will be more than happy to connect you with a real estate attorney if need be so that you can eliminate potential legal roadblocks before they arise.
If each of these issues is addressed, then the path to closing should be smooth. As always, if you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.