{"id":2273,"date":"2017-02-23T11:02:11","date_gmt":"2017-02-23T19:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=2273"},"modified":"2024-05-30T08:26:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T15:26:47","slug":"how-to-sell-your-house-fixer-upper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/how-to-sell-your-house-fixer-upper\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell Your House According to Fixer Upper"},"content":{"rendered":"

A quirky Texas couple finds the worst houses in the best neighborhoods and works their contractor-designer magic. Sound familiar? Whether you watch endless reruns of \u201cFixer Upper\u201d on HGTV.com or tune in when it\u2019s airing, you \u2014 like the rest of America \u2014 have a soft spot for Magnolia.<\/p>\n

Stars Chip and Joanna Gaines\u2019 trash-to-treasure approach, charming personalities and chic design savvy do more than just whet your appetite for home projects. If you look under the surface, they might also teach you a thing or two about how to sell your house.<\/a><\/p>\n

Personality Matters<\/h2>\n

You love quaint Waco, Texas, Joanna\u2019s open-concept designs and Chip\u2019s ability to tackle remodels big and small, but ultimately what makes the show successful is the couple\u2019s on- and off-screen chemistry.<\/p>\n

Chip\u2019s goofiness supplies the camera crew with endless bloopers (remember the bees?<\/a>) and he\u2019s even made a character out of his belly.<\/p>\n

Joanna is all business and finds Chip\u2019s silliness both endearing and annoying. They\u2019re polar opposites of each other in many ways, but they\u2019re real and honest when they\u2019re together.<\/p>\n

Their whole find-a-home-fix-it-up schtick is successful because it\u2019s authentic. When you\u2019re in search of a real estate agent, take a page from their relationship playbook.<\/p>\n

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Source: (Matthew Addington\/ Death to the Stock Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Make sure you mesh with your agent.<\/h3>\n

You wouldn\u2019t buy a home without seeing it first, or a car without test driving it, so don\u2019t commit to working with a Realtor until you know if it\u2019s a good fit. Selling your home is an extensive feat and you\u2019ll be in contact with your agent a lot.<\/p>\n

Keep looking if you don\u2019t feel confident with her experience, or if he doesn\u2019t take the time to actually listen to your concerns. Don\u2019t put the task in the hands of just anyone. Find an agent in your area who works with and for you.<\/p>\n

HomeLight<\/a> is a good place to start.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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