Translation: Your cute backsplash won’t matter if the house feels like a sauna in July. Step 4: Call in the Pros (or at Least the Uncle Who Knows Stuff) Yes, you can DIY your way to a new closet. No, you should not try rewiring your house after a YouTube tutorial and two energy drinks. Bring in the professionals when it comes to things that spark, leak, or hum suspiciously: • Get a licensed electrician to check your system • Call a plumber to find sneaky leaks • Schedule HVAC maintenance • Get a home inspector to look at everything before buyers do Trust me, it’s better to pay $300 now than lose $3,000 in negotiations later. Can't Fix It? Don’t Fake It. If you know your plumbing is held together by hope and duct tape, be honest. Some buyers are ready to roll up their sleeves. Others are contractors themselves. If you're not fixing the issues, price accordingly, be transparent, and stay flexible. The right buyer might just say, “Challenge accepted.” The 80/20 Rule Returns (Because It’s Always Right) Remember: Not all upgrades are created equal. Focus on the 20% of improvements that will get you 80% of the results. • Closet organizers? • Clean and functioning mechanicals? • Custom underground wine cellar with disco lights? Probably not. Points to Remember: • Storage sells. Make your closets look like HGTV came over. • No closet? Add one. Boom. Instant bedroom.
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