How can DIY resales in the sunbelt market appeal to buyers and crush new construction competition while ensuring a quick sale?

What a journey it’s been! Six months after buying our no-demo-Reno, work got busier an hour north of us, and our leisurely DIY got kicked into warp speed to get the house ready to list. Here are a few before and after photos, not a photo dump, just to show the progress from 2001 to 2024 in weeks.

My agent and I went over all the stats and marketing demographics, looking at comps and how we’re competing with new construction in our area. I also worked on developing a customer model – who’s shopping, who’s paying, what do they want, and what do they have to have. I followed the advice of the top contributors in the group, even the ones with harsh feedback, as it helped me justify my decisions in the DIY journey. Thanks to the group and the fabulous over-sharers for their insights.

When we got the price right and listed, we had offers in 4 days – 5 offers in 1 day, on Easter. It was an amazing answer to prayers and a testament to what hard work in DIY can achieve.

For anyone out there looking to sell in the sunbelt market in the $350-430k range, aiming to reduce