DUFFY Realty

Resale Negatives

These are things you need to make note of when viewing a home. They can adversely affect your ability to re-sell the property.

  • Busy street and/or street noise
  • Corner of busy area
  • Cliff in backyard
  • Close to swim/tennis - positive for some, negative for others
  • Close proximity to back of house of neighbor
  • View of side yard or backyard of neighbor
  • Dip down drive
  • Steep drive
  • Choppy floor plan
  • Small garage - will your car fit in it?
  • Musty (could be mold) or animal smells
  • Leaks
  • Mold
  • Warped siding
  • Erosion red clay marks on side of house
  • Roof problems
  • Amenities in neighborhood - size in relation to neighborhood
  • Power Lines
  • Cell Towers
  • Railroad Tracks

Contractor playbook

What most buyers do vs. how a DUFFY buyer handles it.

Most buyers ask for a verbal or vague text estimate.

DUFFY buyers demand a formal itemized PDF quote broken down by labor, materials, scope, and timing.

A formal PDF estimate can support your Amendment to Address Defects and gives the seller less room to argue the price.

Most buyers use a contractor suggested by the seller or listing agent.

DUFFY buyers hire an independent professional from the DUFFY Preferred Vendor Shortlist.

The seller's contractor has incentive to make the repair sound cheap and minor. Your contractor protects your equity.

Most buyers agree to a massive upfront deposit just to get an estimate on paper.

DUFFY buyers work with reputable trades who provide free or low-cost diagnostic quotes for pending buyers.

This keeps your out-of-pocket cash protected before you officially own the home.