Hey Seller, I don't care what you paid for that pool! A sign of the times!

Selling your home these days is a major competitive event. Not only is pricing important but condition is even more critical.

If your home isn't move in ready, the guy down the street has one that is!

I see many sellers who view recently replaced windows, the newer roof, or even a newer air conditioner as something that should reap them a dollar for dollar return when selling their home.

Logic tells us these updates add value when selling but not as much as the investment. After all general condition directly impacts price.

Sometimes maintenance just needs to done.

Sometimes the improvements that were made for your comfort will help with the price. But the real reason the new AC or pool was installed was for your pleasure.

Think of these as enhancing your quality of living as well as protecting your "investment" in your home.

Besides buyers expect a functional AC system, a non-leaky roof, new paint...and that digital TV....and that 2500 pound gun safe...and....a super discounted price these days!!