Q: My cousins and I inherited our aunt’s home. The co-trustee seeks consensus on selling the property as is or hiring inspectors and making repairs and minor enhancements. Basically, opinions vary. It’s a single-family home in an established suburban neighborhood. The nearby remodeled homes for sale have new exterior paint. These homeowners spruced up their curb appeal by replacing original shrubbery with colorful plants.
Should we sell the home as is or does it pay to fix the property?
A: In my career, I’ve never had a property seller regret investing in inspections, repairing deferred maintenance items or providing property enhancements. However, for some people, it’s hard to take