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Selling your home can be a stressfulprocess, especially when it comes tomanaging necessary repairs to seal the deal.Opting to sell your home 'as-is' meanscommunicating to potential buyers thatwhat they see is what they get, andnegotiations won't extend to major repairs.Typically, when a property is advertised asbeing sold 'as-is', it implies there are knownissues, and the seller prefers the buyers tofactor these issues into their offer pricesinstead of expecting any repairs from theseller.Normally, homeowners spruce up theirproperties before listing them for sale andseeking offers. These tasks can range fromminor updates such as painting and stagingto more significant projects that thehomeowner knows will become an issueduring inspection. 'As-is' homes do notundergo this work before listing.Nevertheless, your buyer is still entitled toinspect the property, even if you have nointentions of making repairs based on thefindings.More often than not, selling 'as-is' is a fasterroute for those aiming to quickly offload aproperty, provided they find the right buyer. Listing your home 'as-is' may be thequickest and easiest way to sell, but you'lllikely end up selling significantly belowmarket value. If your goal is to sell yourhome for its full value, consider fixing it upfirst. Simple projects like installing newflooring or replacing faulty appliances canmake a world of difference.With this information at hand, you might findthat selling a home 'as-is' is the best optionfor you, or it may prompt you to reassessyour options.187NEWLISTINGS 27DAYS ONMARKET$240KAVERAGESALE PRICE 159HOMESSOLDWHAT DOES IT MEAN TOSELL A HOUSE AS-IS?WHAT DOES IT MEAN TOSELL A HOUSE AS-IS?MARKET UPDATE

New research from the home site Zillow indicates that current homebuyers braving this uncertain marketare still willing to pay for the specific features that speak to them and certain amenities may even help ahome get a higher offer. According to Zillow’s research, listings that mention high-end cooking amenitiessuch as steam ovens, pizza ovens, and professional-grade appliances can sell for as much as 5.3% morethan similar homes that don’t have these features (or at least don’t mention them in their propertylistings). “Not every buyer will appreciate a chef’s kitchen or a putting green in their backyard, but those who doare willing to pay more for these personalized amenities,” said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow’s home trendsexpert, in a statement accompanying the report. “Post-pandemic home buyers who had plenty of timefor self-reflection now have a greater sense of what they want and need in a home.”These features may help your home sell for more money, but they may also mean it takes longer to sellthe home—homes with she sheds may sell for 2.5% more, on average, but they also tend to spend extratime on the market (an extra two days, typically, Zillow’s research found). • Steam oven: 5.3%• Pizza oven: 3.7%• Professional appliances: 3.6%• Terrazzo: 2.6%• She shed: 2.5%• Soapstone: 2.5%• Quartz: 2.4%• Doorbell camera: 5.1 days faster• Soapstone: 3.8 days faster• Open shelving: 3.5 days faster• Heat pump: 3 days faster• Fenced (back)yard: 2.9 days faster• Hardwood: 2.4 days faster• Shiplap: 2.3 days faster• Gas furnace: 2.3 days fasterFEATURES THAT HELPHOMES SELL FASTERTHAN EXPECTED:FEATURES THAT HELPHOMES SELL FOR MORETHAN EXPECTED:FEATURES THAT CAN HELP YOUR HOMESELL FOR MORE MONEY (AND FASTER)519 HANOVER ST3 BEDS | 1 BATHS | 1,532 SQ FTTHE HOTTEST NEW LISTINGS4227 DONNELY RD3 BEDS | 2 BATHS | 1,730 SQ FT2001 E TERRITORIAL RD7 BEDS | 6 BATHS | 5,076 SQ FTSCAN THE QR CODE TO VIEW ALL THE LISTING’S DETAILS

We have seen some local housing marketadjustments and want to keep you informed andupdated on your home's value.HOME VALUESCAN THIS QR CODETO GET YOUR UPDATEDHow often to clean a garbage disposal depends on how much you cook and how heavily youuse it. Do you compost veggie scraps, toss them out, or put them in the disposal? If you run itevery time you straighten up the kitchen, you should clean your garbage disposal at least oncea week to prevent the buildup of food particles, grease, and odors. HOW TOCLEAN AGARBAGEDISPOSALFlashlightRubber glovesBaking sodaLemonWhite vinegarHot waterDO YOU KNOWYOUR HOME VALUE?JENNIFER RODGERSBroker/Owner517-398-2541jenniferrodgers@greenkeysellsmi.comwww.greenkeysellsmi.com1. CLEAR THE DRAINFirst, check for any large foodparticles that could be blocking thegarbage disposal. Switch off thepower to the disposal to prevent theblades from accidentally turning onwhile you're cleaning it out. Then,shine a flashlight down the drain tolook for any large pieces of food. Ifyou see something, don a pair ofrubber gloves and carefully remove it.2. FRESHEN IT UPOnce the garbage disposal is clear,it's time to flush it out. Sprinkle agenerous amount of baking sodadirectly into the sink drain to coat thedisposal. To add a clean scent,squeeze lemon juice on top as well.Pour vinegar onto the baking soda; itwill bubble up. Allow the mixture tosit for 10 minutes, then flusheverything down the drain with hotor boiling water.HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL?WHAT YOU'LL NEED: