The Chris Fritch Team

WRITTEN BY REALTY TIMES STAFF When you're selling your home, getting your belongings organized can seem like a low priority. You're dealing with finding the right real estate agent , the best time to list your home on the market, and maybe even house-hunting for a new place to live. All of that can keep you quite busy considering many of us have to do those things while we work a full-time job. Organizing your home so that you can simplify your move just doesn't seem practical. However, there is one main reason why getting organized can not only simplify your next move but also help improve your chances of selling your home faster and for more money. When you go through the process of getting organized, you should be eliminating items from your home which helps to clear clutter. Clearing clutter is one of the first things agents and experts who stage homes for sale will tell you to do. When the clutter is gone, the home can be shown much easier. Potential buyers

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Q. Dear Chris , I am selling a home for the first time and just received an offer. Before the offer was submitted, the buyer had a home-inspection completed, and the inspection report says that there are a few items that may not be up to standards or are in need of repair/replacing. Before the inspection I was unaware that some of these items would not be deemed “up to standard,” and I’m wondering who is responsible for purchasing the replacement appliances and making small repairs? The buyer’s offer is above my asking price, and I am willing to replace/repair what is necessary to move forward with the sale, but I’m not sure what that entails. Can you help? Terrence A. Terrance, Thank you for reaching out. As a home seller, it’s best that you know the process before accepting any offers, and that you work alongside a trusted real estate professional who has experience assisting both buyers and sellers in your local market. During most home sales, after a buyer has see