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I had a Realtor over to my mom's house last week to see what we needed to do, and what we could leave alone. My folks' house is 90 years old and the kitchen hasn't been updated since we moved in in 1969.
The verdict -- 1. Refinish the floors so they all match. It has oak flooring throughout, and it'll look spectacular.
2. Leave the kitchen as it is, because buyers will do what they want with it.
3. Get a new garage door, because the existing aluminum one is 50+ years old and deadly if the springs decide to break. It'll add to the curb appeal.
That was it. No redoing the kitchen or roof, no concerns about painting, plumbing, or appliances. She suggested getting an inspection done so the potential buyers can see what might need to be done, but we would sell it as is and not agree to fix anything. As I'm the Trustee but haven't lived in the house in 30+ years, I can't make any representations as to its condition or its flaws, thank goodness, because I'm sure there are plenty.
It should be pretty easy once we decide to pull the trigger.
Sell it "as is". You won't get the best price for it but you won't have to do anything but get your stuff out of it. Call a realtor and talk to them about the market in your area and see what they say. My father lived in a very "hot" market and his buyer approached us as soon as they knew the house would be for sale. We didn't even have to move the junk out of it. They were will to do everything. That was a very very unusual situation but lots of older homes are purchased for the lot alone and will be torn down for a new home or for a complete remodel. Again, certainly not top dollar on the sale but it can get sold.
Start calling realtors in your area. A good realtor can recommend the bare minimum you need to do to get the house ready sell & probably has a handyman that can do the work for little money.
There are offices across the country for an outfit called We Buy Ugly Houses. However if a parent ends up needing Medicaid within the next five years, the house needs to be sold at FMV.
Contact realtors and ask if they deal with real estate investors. These are the folks that look for good buys, but to the best of my knowledge they do so through reputable realtors as opposed to wewannabuyyourhouse types.
I was fortunate after an extensive search to find two in this category: one is a veteran owned real estate company that for the first two weeks of listing prioritizes sales to veterans, first responders, medical professionals and educational people. The other sells to investors, of any category, but the sale stil goes through a legitimate realtor.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
The verdict --
1. Refinish the floors so they all match. It has oak flooring throughout, and it'll look spectacular.
2. Leave the kitchen as it is, because buyers will do what they want with it.
3. Get a new garage door, because the existing aluminum one is 50+ years old and deadly if the springs decide to break. It'll add to the curb appeal.
That was it. No redoing the kitchen or roof, no concerns about painting, plumbing, or appliances. She suggested getting an inspection done so the potential buyers can see what might need to be done, but we would sell it as is and not agree to fix anything. As I'm the Trustee but haven't lived in the house in 30+ years, I can't make any representations as to its condition or its flaws, thank goodness, because I'm sure there are plenty.
It should be pretty easy once we decide to pull the trigger.
I was fortunate after an extensive search to find two in this category: one is a veteran owned real estate company that for the first two weeks of listing prioritizes sales to veterans, first responders, medical professionals and educational people. The other sells to investors, of any category, but the sale stil goes through a legitimate realtor.