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Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home or Sell As-Is?

By Scott Sheldon / July 10, 2025

Should You Sell Your Home As-Is or Fix It Up First? Let’s Break It Down So you’re thinking about selling your house, but you’re torn: Should you sell it as-is, or spend money fixing it up in hopes of getting a higher price? It’s a fair question—and one that a lot of homeowners wrestle with,…

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