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But again, don't put a diamond up against a tumble weed. If other comparable homes in the area have not been upgraded, etc. then weigh your options more carefully here from a ROI perspective. To Fix or Not to Fix: Deciding Which Repairs Are Worth Tackling The next five questions will help you assess whether or not to make a specific repair or change before selling your home. 4 Does the faulty item give the impression the property has not been well cared for? Leaky faucets, cracked tiles, an overgrown lawn, broken appliances or anything else that doesn't work as it should can immediately turn off buyers. At an open house, people often zip through quite quickly, and if they notice one or two things that send up red flags, they may not give your home another chance. 5 Can you find a less expensive fix? Let's say you scoped out the comparable homes on the market in your neighborhood, and they all have updated kitchens but yours hasn't been touched for some time. Rather than spend big on a full kitchen remodel, why not give your kitchen a less costly refresh? For instance, you could paint the cabinets, swap out cabinet hardware, change the light fixtures and upgrade the appliances to something current and functional but not top-of-the- line. You will put some money into it but not nearly as much as with a full remodel —well worth it if it gets your home in the running in a competitive market.