It’s generally a good idea to make any necessary repairs to your home before putting it on the market. We understand if this may not be possible in all cases. Sonoma Luxury Living has a team of professionals available to help.  Handyman, painter, landscapers, junk haulers are just a few examples.  I highly recommend getting a Pest and Fungus inspection completed early in the process and start addressing those issues, if feasible.  It’s completely possible you don’t see the damage that is found in their inspections, but it will have a big impact on the asking price.  I’ve had past clients think they are doing a good thing in doing upgrades and repairs in one area only to find they have a big problem somewhere else, they were unaware of.  For example, one Seller put in new wood floors, spending thousands, when the pest and fungus report came back, dry rot on the flooring joists from the front door to the back and the whole thing needed to be ripped up to replace flooring joists…what a waste!  Experienced agents know what to look for beyond cosmetics.  Things that may have bothered the Seller for years, while living in the home, are their personal preferences, and not something Buyers would care about.  In that case save your money cause we are selling it! Our team of agents can provide you with recommendations for repairs and improvements that can help you get the best value for your property and stay within your budget.