If you've ever thought about selling your home, you've probably also thought about everything standing between you and a "sold" sign — the peeling paint, the dated light fixtures, the carpet that's seen better decades. The improvements that would help your home sell faster and for more money often cost real money you don't have sitting around, especially if a chunk of your net worth is tied up in the very house you're trying to sell. That's the exact problem a company called Notable was built to solve, and it's worth understanding if you're weighing whether to fix up your home before listing it. 🔨 The Case for Prepping Before You List The data on this is pretty consistent, and it lines up with what I see walking through homes with sellers every week: buyers reward homes that feel finished, and they punish homes that feel like a project. A few numbers worth sitting with: 🔑 94% of home buyers say they want a move-in ready home. Not "wil...
If you're planning to sell a home that still has a lifetime of belongings inside it, here's a timeline mistake I see too often: waiting until after the house sells to think about the estate sale. It feels logical — sell the house first, then figure out what to do with everything inside it. But by the time a home goes under contract, the clock is already running. ⏳ Buyers typically close within 30 days, and during the busiest months of the year, most estate sale companies are booked weeks in advance. Wait for that "sold" sign, and you may find there's no one available to help you clear the home before closing. Here's what you need to know so you don't get caught in that squeeze. 👇 📅 How far in advance should I book an estate sale company? During peak season — May through September — reputable estate sale companies are often booked 6 to 8 weeks out. If you wait until you're under contract to make that call, you may not find anyone with an open date ...