Here are some stories that illustrate when to pay for fixes in a client’s home.

Have you maybe considered paying for some fixes around your client’s house either before, during, or after the listing process? How much should you be spending? Should you even do it? I’m taking a deep dive and exploring these questions in detail today.

Feel free to watch the full video, or use these timestamps to browse specific topics at your leisure:

0:35 — A story of a recent home accident and how we handled paying for the damages

1:34 — Why easing the burden for your client is smart if you’re the linchpin of the transaction

2:10 — Another story involving a property with a crack in the window and two hard-headed people

3:00 — Why getting things done as quickly as possible is essential in this fast-moving market

3:25 — Why you should show some goodwill to your clients after the transaction

4:30 — When you absolutely need to pay for fixes and why

5:41— Final thoughts 

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