{"id":11913,"date":"2025-04-28T10:51:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T09:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/?p=11913"},"modified":"2025-04-28T11:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:05:11","slug":"should-you-renovate-before-listing-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.craneandco.co.uk\/pages\/should-you-renovate-before-listing-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Renovate Before Listing Your Home?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re considering selling your home, you may be wondering whether you should fix it up before it goes on the market. Here are the pros and cons to think about.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The pros<\/span>
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  • You could improve your home\u2019s kerb appeal.<\/li>\n
  • Your home will look good in the marketing photographs. Many buyers flick through online listings quickly, so it\u2019s essential to catch their eye.<\/li>\n
  • You may get more and better offers. (Perhaps because more people are persuaded to view your property.)<\/li>\n
  • It could add value to your property \u2013 depending on the work you\u2019ve done.<\/li>\n
  • Some buyers are put off by the idea of doing renovation work and prefer a refurbished property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Rightmove estimates that, on average, a fixer-upper sells for a discount of 12%, suggesting many buyers value a ready-to-move-into property.<\/p>\n

    The cons<\/span>
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    • You\u2019ll have to cover the cost of doing any work. There\u2019s no guarantee you will get what you spend back, so there\u2019s an element of risk.<\/li>\n
    • Your buyer might undo your good work as soon as they move in. That would be a waste, and not very environmentally friendly.<\/li>\n
    • If the work is completed to a poor standard or not to buyers\u2019 tastes, it could make your home less appealing.<\/li>\n
    • It might not be worth it. Fixer-uppers can be very popular with buyers looking to make their market on a property.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Yopa says that fixer-upper homes are increasingly popular with buyers. They say this is because of the lower initial outlay and the ability to spread the cost of improving them over time.<\/p>\n

      To renovate or not \u2013 what is best?<\/span>
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      Common sense might suggest that buyers will always prefer a newly renovated and redecorated property. But that might not always be the case.<\/p>\n

      We\u2019d always recommend that sellers ensure their property is clean and tidy, the d\u00e9cor is in good order, and that any issues that might deter buyers are addressed. But be realistic about what it\u2019s worth doing and what it\u2019s worth spending.<\/p>\n

      If you want to know if you should spruce up your home before listing it, contact us today.<\/p>\n

      We\u2019ll gladly offer you our expert marketing advice and a free valuation.<\/p>\n

      If you have a friend who is thinking of selling and might find this article useful, please share it with them.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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