Selling Your Home - Magazine - Page 9
Thinking of Selling
As-Is? Read This First.
If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:
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Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.
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Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible?
In 2026, that decision matters more than it used to. Here’s what you need to know.
Your Home’s Condition Is More Important Again
Over the past year, the number of homes for sale has been climbing. And this year, a
Realtor.com forecast says it could go up another 8.9%. That matters. As buyers gain more
options, they also re-gain the ability to be selective. So, the details count again.
That’s one reason most sellers choose to make some updates before listing.
According to a recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), two-thirds of sellers
(65%) completed minor repairs or improvements before selling (the blue and the green in the
chart below). And only one-third (35%) sold as-is:
Nearly 2/3 of Sellers Do Some Repairs Before Listing
Percentage of All Sellers
12%
Did minor renovations
53%
Did major renovations
35%
Sold as-is
Source: NAR
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