It is recommended that home sellers make any necessary repairs that could pose a significant safety risk before putting a home up for sale. Major issues such as leaks, infestations, sewage backups, and electrical hazards should be addressed promptly. 

In many cases, sellers are legally obligated to disclose and repair any serious issues within the home. Fixing up a home before selling could also increase the sale price, which is always a good thing.

California law does not require a homebuyer to conduct a home inspection, but it provides a general understanding of the home's condition. Most of the time, a home inspection is conducted, so it is a good idea to complete all repairs before then. 

Home buyers might try to negotiate repairs after a home inspection. In this case, sellers are advised to offer a repair allowance rather than handle the repairs themselves. This will ensure the buyer doesn't keep checking in on you or breathing down your neck until the repair is complete. 

Knowing how a real estate agent will market your home is a crucial question to ask as a home buyer or seller. Before deciding to work with an agent, it is recommended to interview at least 3 agents to determine which one best fits you and your selling needs. 

You want to work with an agent who knows the market, is available to help you, and can use their network and marketing techniques to sell your home fast. Marketing is an area that your real estate agent should know best since it is through marketing that a sale will happen. 

Will your real estate agent promote your property online? Will they utilize social media? Will they write a great real estate listing description? Will they host open houses? 

Marketing is the primary way your agent will find potential home buyers and sell your home for the most money. Ensure you know how an agent will market your home and that you are on the same page before deciding to work with them. 

The best time to sell your house is during the spring, specifically during the month of May. Not only is the weather warmer and the days are longer, but most families want to be in their new home before the new school year starts, and many working professionals can easily take off during this time of the year since it is after the holidays.

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