Client Success Story

Prep That Changed The Offers

Prep That Changed The Offers

A Silver Spring seller wasn’t sure what was worth fixing before listing. A short, focused prep list changed how buyers saw the home.

7

Showings before an offer

1st

Weekend on market

0

Repair credits requested

The Challenge

The home had good bones but a dated kitchen and cluttered basement made it hard for buyers to picture living there — and past agents suggested a costly renovation.

The Strategy

Kevin walked the home with a stager and a handyman, prioritizing five inexpensive fixes with the highest visual impact instead of a full renovation, and staged only the rooms that mattered most.

The Result

Buyers saw a move-in-ready home. The seller accepted a clean offer with no repair credits after the first weekend of showings.

“I thought we needed a full renovation. Kevin’s list cost a fraction of that and the home showed better than I expected.”

“I thought we needed a full renovation. Kevin’s list cost a fraction of that and the home showed better than I expected.”

— Silver Spring Seller

Not sure what to fix before listing? Let’s find out.

Not sure what to fix before listing? Let’s find out.

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