Sell As-Is or Fix Up? A Bay Area Seller’s Net-Proceeds Comparison (2026)

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Home Repairs: Tasks Best Left to the Professionals

Homeownership comes with a sense of pride and the opportunity to build equity. Many homeowners enjoy taking on do-it-yourself (DIY) projects to save money or…

How Does Deferred Maintenance Impact Sale Price?

In this article: How to Sell a Home with Deferred Maintenance As-Is The Importance of a Complete Disclosure Package Pricing Considerations for Homes with Deferred…

Compass Partners with Revive for Pre-Sale Renovations

Every year, the National Association of REALTORS publishes its profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.  In the 2022 edition of this report, NAR reports that 70%…

Dealing with a Bad Roof when Buying or Selling a Home in the Bay Area

A roof serves as the primary protection for a home, shielding it from elements such as rain, sun, and wind. Its condition significantly impacts the…

Dealing With Outrageous Concession Requests in the Sale of Your Bay Area Home

You’ve probably read about as-is sales on my blog or heard about me talk about them on my video. In those transactions, buyers agree to…

Pricing the Cost of Repairs When Selling Your Home

If you've made the decision to sell your home, you may have also worried about how much work the property needs before you put it…

9 Creative Ways to Pay for Home Repairs

Need money to pay for home repair? Here are some creative ways to pay for itOne of the less enjoyable aspects of home ownership is…