Agent Referral in San Antonio to list SFH

[Merv D.]

My father has a SFH he would like to sell in the UTSA area inside 1604 loop. Zip code is 78249. It sits on a corner lot off UTSA Blvd. 3br/2.5ba 1,700 sq ft. on 5,000' lot. Purchased from developer in 2006, he used a prop manager and its been rented since, will be vacant at end of month. Recent upgrades include HVAC, and garage door replacement.

Looking for agent referral who can bring offers. He is currently talking with an agent in the same office as the property manager who quoted him a list price that appears lower than comps in the neighborhood that sold within last year. Has not signed anything yet. He wants to replace carpet and paint walls. Is this the best way to use funds to appeal to more buyers, or leave it as is and offer credit. Thanks!

[Jordan Moorhead]

I always recommend replacing with neutral colors rather than giving a credit. Most buyers have trouble seeing what could be and only see what is currently there. Something as small as bad lighting can turn buyers away.